[Text by Guancha Observer Network, Zhang Jingjuan] Virginia Giuffre, one of the earliest and most famous victims in the Epstein sexual abuse case, has recently passed away. Giuffre's family confirmed this news in a statement, stating that she ended her life in Australia. However, Giuffre's death has sparked heated discussions among netizens, with many recalling a tweet she posted during Prince Andrew's lawsuit in which she promised "never to commit suicide in any way." This has cast doubts over her death.

According to a report by the Financial Times on the 26th, the Western Australia Police stated that they are investigating the cause of Giuffre's death; however, early signs suggest that "her death is not suspicious."

It is worth noting that at the end of March, Giuffre posted on social media platform Instagram about experiencing a severe car accident that led to kidney failure. Doctors told Giuffre that she had only four days left to live.

"The worst start to the new year. I don't want to go into too much detail, but I must emphasize that when you're decelerating and turning, a school bus driver crashing into you at 110 kilometers per hour will crush your car like a tin can, regardless of what it’s made of. My kidney function has failed, and they said I have four days left. They transferred me to a specialized urology hospital. I'm ready to go, just let me see my kids one last time," Giuffre wrote, attaching a photo of herself in bed.

After the accident, the Australian police initially reported no casualties. However, people familiar with Giuffre told The Independent UK that after receiving an alert, no police officers arrived at the scene. They suggested anyone injured should go to the hospital.

According to The West Australian, Giuffre was discharged from the hospital on April 7th after being hospitalized for six days.

Giuffre passed away at the age of 41. Her family confirmed her death in a statement released on the 25th, stating that she died by suicide.

The statement read, "Giuffre was a warrior against sexual abuse and trafficking, a beacon of light for many survivors. Despite facing numerous adversities, her brilliance shone brightly. We will miss her greatly."

Giuffre's death has drawn significant attention and discussion from netizens. While expressing condolences, many recalled a tweet she posted during Prince Andrew's lawsuit in 2019, questioning the claim of suicide.

The tweet stated, "I publicly declare that I will never commit suicide in any way. I have informed my therapist and family doctor of this. If anything happens to me, please do not stand idly by for my family's sake. Help them protect themselves, as there are too many evil people who wish to see silence forever."

Screenshot of the tweet

Giuffre was an American who later moved to Australia. She was one of the first to call for criminal charges against the "pedophile billionaire" Epstein and his accomplices. She provided critical information to law enforcement, leading to the investigation and conviction of Epstein's associate, former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell.

Giuffre grew up in Florida and had a difficult childhood. She claimed that she was abused by a family friend, which plunged her life into a vicious cycle, leaving her homeless in her teenage years.

When she tried to rebuild her life, she met Maxwell. Giuffre claimed that Maxwell coerced her into being sexually assaulted by Epstein, with the abuse continuing from 1999 to 2002.

Epstein was born in New York City in 1953. He once worked as a high school teacher before entering the financial world as a tycoon with extensive connections in American politics and business. His private island in the U.S. Virgin Islands became known as an "adult paradise," luring young girls under the guise of recruiting massage therapists for sex trafficking to entertain the elite. Several minors became victims, giving the island its nickname, "Lolita Island."

Epstein's notorious "Lolita Island" - Photo Material

In 2015, Giuffre filed a lawsuit against Epstein and established the charity organization "Speak Out, Act, and Be Free" to support survivors of sex trafficking.

In July 2019, Epstein was arrested and subsequently charged by the New York prosecutor's office for sex trafficking and conspiracy to traffic underage girls. If all these charges were upheld, he could face up to 45 years in prison.

However, a month later, Epstein was found unconscious in a special cell at the Metropolitan Detention Center in New York and was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead about an hour later. At the time, authorities stated that the cause of death was hanging and described it as "apparent suicide," without providing further details.

In June 2023, the U.S. Department of Justice Inspector General released the results of their investigation into Epstein's suicide in prison. Michael Horowitz, the U.S. Department of Justice Inspector General overseeing the case, stated there were no indications of murder, and the successful suicide was due to negligence and improper actions by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, dismissing the conspiracy theories surrounding this prominent death.

Epstein - New York State Criminal Justice Services Bureau

Beyond Epstein himself harming Giuffre, he also "passed her around" to other men when she was a teenager, including British Prince Andrew and French modeling agent Jean-Luc Brunner.

According to The Guardian UK, Giuffre filed a civil lawsuit against Prince Andrew in 2021 in the New York federal court, accusing him of sexually assaulting her three times when she was 17.

Giuffre accused Prince Andrew of sexually assaulting her three times in a bathtub at Maxwell's home in London. However, Maxwell's lawyer refuted this claim, stating that the bathtub mentioned by Giuffre was "too small" for an adult man to bathe comfortably, let alone engage in sexual relations.

Deeply embroiled in scandal, Andrew was suspended from performing royal duties. Although he consistently denied having sexual relations with Giuffre, he agreed in 2022 to settle out of court with Giuffre for an undisclosed amount.

A batch of legal documents unsealed by a U.S. court in January last year showed that Giuffre revealed that in 2001, Epstein paid $15,000 for her to have sexual relations with Prince Andrew when she was 17.

In a deposition in 2015, Giuffre was asked about her interactions with Prince Andrew in 2001.

"Did you receive $15,000 from Epstein for having sexual relations with Prince Andrew?" the lawyer asked. Giuffre replied, "Yes, I did receive $15,000. I don’t know how much that is in pounds; I received dollars."

Regarding whether this money was taxed, Giuffre replied, "No."

Giuffre (center) with Prince Andrew (left) and Maxwell (right) - Social Media

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