The Daily Beast Podcast I Saw the Creepy Secrets of Epstein's Lairs: Wolff
Aug 7, 2025
Best-selling author Michael Wolff shares chilling insights from his time inside Jeffrey Epstein's homes, revealing macabre decor like a stuffed baby elephant and a fake corpse. He discusses the unsettling connections Epstein cultivated, flaunting photos with powerful figures, including princes and popes. Wolff delves into how Epstein's wealth shielded his dark activities and the disturbing societal norms that allowed his behavior to go unchecked for so long, making for a gripping exploration of power, privilege, and deception.
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Epstein's Fake Lavish Homes
- Michael Wolff described visiting Jeffrey Epstein's massive Manhattan townhouse and Paris apartment, noting bizarre items like a real stuffed tiger and baby elephant.
- Epstein himself dismissed the grandeur as fake, signaling his ironic and mysterious persona.
Epstein's Cockamamie Decor
- Epstein's decor was an odd mix of conversation pieces without coherent taste, indicating a cockamamie aesthetic rather than true art appreciation.
- He had no real interest in fine art and enjoyed mocking friends who were serious collectors.
Epstein's Self-Destructive Showmanship
- Epstein was a suspicious and self-destructive character who openly flaunted his dubious life, inviting attention rather than avoiding it.
- This paradoxical behavior may have been a form of ironic social commentary or insult to the establishment.
