The Mysterious Mr. Epstein

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The Mysterious Mr. Epstein

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We now know that Jeffrey Epstein was a sexual predator. He was also accused of fraud, embezzlement, coercion and more. But for most of his life, he was a mystery to the public, and to many of the people who knew him. In this six part series, we peel back the layers of Epstein’s life to detail his financial and sexual crimes, and his network of enablers, with original reporting and interviews. From humble beginnings, Epstein came to amass significant wealth which he used to buy sex, social status, silence, even justice —until money wasn’t enough. From Wondery (“Dirty John”, “The Shrink Next Door”), and hosted by Lindsay Graham (“American Scandal”). Listen to The Mysterious Mr. Epstein ad-free on Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/the-mysterious-mr-epstein/ now.

Episodes

  1. EPISODE 1

    A Free Man

    It starts with a schoolyard fight that leads the Palm Beach police to a horrific discovery about Jeffrey Epstein. The evidence is clear. But it will take a newspaper investigation a decade later for the real story to be revealed. If you or someone you know is a victim of sexual assault, reach out for help. In the US, you can contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline by calling 1-800-656-HOPE. Or you can chat anonymously with a hotline staffer by messaging the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network at online.rainn.org. All episodes are available now. You can binge the series exclusively, and ad-free, on Wondery+ or on Amazon Music with a Prime membership or Amazon Music Unlimited subscription. Join Wondery+ here: https://wondery.app.link/mysterious See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    35 min

  2. EPISODE 2 • WONDERY+ ONLY

    Poor, Smart, and Desperate

    The college dropout who becomes a private school teacher. The teacher who becomes a Wall Street titan. That’s the myth of Jeffrey Epstein’s rise to wealth and power. But the truth is more complicated and nefarious. He may even be the mastermind behind one of the largest Ponzi schemes in U.S. history. That didn’t stop him from winning over one lonely billionaire in particular. If you or someone you know is a victim of sexual assault, reach out for help. In the US, you can contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline by calling 1-800-656-HOPE. Or you can chat anonymously with a hotline staffer by messaging the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network at online.rainn.org. Listen ad free with Wondery+, including exclusive bonus episodes. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/mysterious Support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    20 min

  3. EPISODE 3 • WONDERY+ ONLY

    All Access

    Jeffrey Epstein didn't just want money. He craved status. And to get it, he'd use his connections to one billionaire and the daughter of another. ”Muddy Water” is performed by Lucette. To hear more, subscribe to Real Crime Profile’s companion series, “Forensically Deconstructing Jeffrey Epstein.” If you or someone you know is a victim of sexual assault, reach out for help. In the US, you can contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline by calling 1-800-656-HOPE. Or you can chat anonymously with a hotline staffer by messaging the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network at online.rainn.org.

    25 min

  4. EPISODE 4 • WONDERY+ ONLY

    Buried Secrets

    Epstein is flying high when the press takes notice of his friendship with former President Clinton. When a magazine writer starts digging into Epstein’s past, she has no idea how far he’ll go to stop her from revealing his secrets. ”Muddy Water” is performed by Lucette. To hear more, subscribe to Real Crime Profile’s companion series, “Forensically Deconstructing Jeffrey Epstein.” If you or someone you know is a victim of sexual assault, reach out for help. In the US, you can contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline by calling 1-800-656-HOPE. Or you can chat anonymously with a hotline staffer by messaging the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network at online.rainn.org.

    27 min

  5. EPISODE 5 • WONDERY+ ONLY

    Second Chances

    Jeffrey Epstein is out of jail and intent on rebranding himself. To shed the label of pedophile, he launches a PR offensive targeting the country’s premier institutions, scientists, and philanthropists. ”Muddy Water” is performed by Lucette. To hear more, subscribe to Real Crime Profile’s companion series, “Forensically Deconstructing Jeffrey Epstein.” If you or someone you know is a victim of sexual assault, reach out for help. In the US, you can contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline by calling 1-800-656-HOPE. Or you can chat anonymously with a hotline staffer by messaging the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network at online.rainn.org.

    24 min

  6. EPISODE 6 • WONDERY+ ONLY

    Alone in a Cell

    In the final episode of the six-part series, Epstein eludes justice yet again and leaves behind a trail of unanswered questions. ”Muddy Water” is performed by Lucette. And subscribe to "American Scandal" to hear Lindsay Graham's interview with Vanessa Grigoriadis (The New York Times Magazine, Vanity Fair), who has written extensively about Jeffrey Epstein and the social circles he traveled in. To hear more, subscribe to Real Crime Profile’s companion series, “Forensically Deconstructing Jeffrey Epstein.” If you or someone you know is a victim of sexual assault, reach out for help. In the US, you can contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline by calling 1-800-656-HOPE. Or you can chat anonymously with a hotline staffer by messaging the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network at online.rainn.org.

    33 min

  7. EPISODE 7 • WONDERY+ ONLY

    Update: Following the Money

    Host Lindsay Graham is joined by legendary business reporter and Bloomberg Opinion columnist Joe Nocera (The Shrink Next Door). Nocera has written about Jeffrey Epstein and his finances. They discuss some recent developments in the Epstein case. And they try to make sense of Jeffrey Epstein’s murky finances. Check out the Wondery and Bloomberg’s The Shrink Next Door, hosted by Joe Nocera. And be sure to listen to the next American Scandal series on the Waco siege. If you or someone you know is a victim of sexual assault, reach out for help. In the US, you can contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline by calling 1-800-656-HOPE That’s 1-800-656 4673. Or you can chat anonymously with a hotline staffer by messaging the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network at online.rainn.org. Theme song: ”Muddy Water” performed by Lucette. Check out Real Crime Profile’s companion series, “Forensically Deconstructing Jeffrey Epstein”

    36 min

  8. EPISODE 8 • WONDERY+ ONLY

    Update: What Is Ghislaine Maxwell Hiding?

    July 2019. Jeffrey Epstein is arrested. His alleged accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell, disappears. And the rumor mill goes berserk. Maybe she’s living on a submarine deep beneath the sea. Maybe she’s in Israel under the protection of the Mossad. Or maybe she’s strolling through Paris, a blanket draped over her head. Those theories were put to rest last week when the FBI raided a 156-acre compound in rural New Hampshire and took Ghislaine into custody. And yet, so many questions remain. Here to answer some of them is Mark Seal. He’s a special correspondent for Vanity Fair and has been following Ghislaine’s story for months. The result is a blockbuster story called “Inside Ghislaine’s Life on the Lam,” which will appear in the August issue of Vanity Fair and is available online now. If you or someone you know is a victim of sexual assault, reach out for help. In the US, you can contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline by calling 1-800-656-HOPE. Or you can chat anonymously with a hotline staffer by messaging the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network at online.rainn.org. Theme song: “Muddy Water” performed by Lucette. Check out Real Crime Profile’s companion series, “Forensically Deconstructing Jeffrey Epstein”

    55 min

  9. 25/09/2019

    Introducing The Mysterious Mr. Epstein

    We now know that Jeffrey Epstein was a sexual predator. He was also accused of fraud, embezzlement, coercion and more. But for most of his life, he was a mystery to the public, and to many of the people who knew him. In this six part series, we peel back the layers of Epstein’s life to detail his financial and sexual crimes, and his network of enablers, with original reporting and interviews. From humble beginnings, Epstein came to amass significant wealth which he used to buy sex, social status, silence, even justice —until money wasn’t enough.  All episodes are available now. You can binge the series exclusively, and ad-free, on Wondery+ or on Amazon Music with a Prime membership or Amazon Music Unlimited subscription. Join Wondery+ here: https://wondery.app.link/mysterious See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    3 min

  10. 24 FEB

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    You know those messages that you get all the time, the ones that pop up out of nowhere? They could be real, but something about them seems fishy. You likely dismiss these texts and emails as mere annoyances, thinking you’ve stopped some random stranger from ripping you off. But the shocking truth is, the person behind that message might be trapped inside a “scam factory” on the other side of the world and forced to scam others against their will. From Wondery, comes a new series about the brutal reality behind these operations, where one family discovers a horrifying truth: the only way out is to scam their way out. Listen Now: Wondery.fm/Scam_Factory See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    6 min

  11. BONUS

    Where to find Episodes 2-6 of The Mysterious Mr Epstein

    The Mysterious Mr Epstein has moved. You can binge all six episodes ad-free right now by subscribing to Wondery+ in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery app: https://wondery.com/links/the-mysterious-mr-epstein/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1 min

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We now know that Jeffrey Epstein was a sexual predator. He was also accused of fraud, embezzlement, coercion and more. But for most of his life, he was a mystery to the public, and to many of the people who knew him. In this six part series, we peel back the layers of Epstein’s life to detail his financial and sexual crimes, and his network of enablers, with original reporting and interviews. From humble beginnings, Epstein came to amass significant wealth which he used to buy sex, social status, silence, even justice —until money wasn’t enough. From Wondery (“Dirty John”, “The Shrink Next Door”), and hosted by Lindsay Graham (“American Scandal”). Listen to The Mysterious Mr. Epstein ad-free on Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/the-mysterious-mr-epstein/ now.

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