- Dr Kristin Roman, the medical examiner who performed Jeffrey Epstein's autopsy, initially hesitated to rule his death a suicide, marking “pending studies” on his death certificate.
- Roman later explained to investigators she was “being thorough” and was certain Epstein died by suicide, but would have made the determination sooner if he had not been a high-profile individual.
- She wanted to interview the officer who found Epstein and view his jail cell, but these requests were denied, though she received photos of the scene.
- Despite the official ruling of suicide by then-Chief Medical Examiner Dr Barbara Sampson, theories of homicide persist, supported by forensic pathologist Dr Michael Baden and Epstein's brother, citing neck fractures.
- Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's convicted accomplice, also stated she does not believe he died by suicide, as new documents related to the case continue to be released under the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
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