MCC Timeline — Epstein's Final Days

Official Bureau of Prisons records and internal correspondence documenting Jeffrey Epstein's detention and death at the Metropolitan Correctional Center, New York.

DOJ FOIA: Federal Bureau of Prisons
Official BOP finding: "After midnight [August 10], it appears that not all of the checks required to be performed were actually done." Over 6 hours elapsed between the last confirmed check (12:00 AM) and the discovery of Epstein's body (6:33 AM). Two guards were later charged with falsifying records.

Timeline

Saturday, July 06, 2019

Arrived at MCC (Saturday) in Receiving and Discharge. USMS did not indicate he was high profile — staff were unaware he was coming, no plans established.

EFTA02852705 p.1332 (Hurwitz arrival timeline)

Sunday, July 07, 2019

Warden identified him as high profile, moved to Special Housing Unit for personal safety.

EFTA02852705 p.1332

Monday, July 08, 2019

18:00

Placed on psychological observation (until July 10, 9:00 AM). VM companion utilized.

EFTA02852705 p.1314 (Charisma Edge email)

Upon return from Court, moved to Psychology Observation (NOT suicide watch). System notes reflect suicide watch not warranted. 24-hour observation to assess SHU readiness.

EFTA02852705 p.1332

Wednesday, July 10, 2019

09:00

Removed from psychological observation

EFTA02852705 p.1314

Returned to SHU with cellmate. Remains until July 23.

EFTA02852705 p.1332

Tuesday, July 23, 2019

01:40

Placed on suicide watch (staff watch; inmate companion took over at 7:00 AM).

EFTA02852705 (psych watch records)

Found injured in cell — placed on suicide watch. Received medical evaluation. Daily psychological evaluations began.

EFTA02852705 p.1315 (OAG timeline)

Wednesday, July 24, 2019

08:45

Changed from suicide watch to Psychological Observation.

EFTA02852705

Sunday, July 28, 2019

Epstein complained right arm was numb and "hanging." Nurse saw him.

EFTA02852705 (psych observation update)

Monday, July 29, 2019

08:15

Formally removed from Psychological Observation by Psychology Services Dept.

EFTA02852705

Removed from suicide watch by Psychology Services. Returned to SHU with REQUIREMENT for cellmate. Frequent head counts and 30-minute checks.

EFTA02852705 p.1315

Thursday, August 08, 2019

30-minute check sheets for SHU Tiers J, K, L, M, G, H, ZA, ZB begin in document set

EFTA02853705 pp.1-11 (guard check sheets)

Friday, August 09, 2019

08:00

Cellmate taken for court appearance. Cellmate released by court — did not return to institution.

EFTA02852705 p.1315
08:30

Epstein enters attorney conference. Remains all day.

EFTA02852705 (investigation timeline)
18:45

Returned to cell with NO CELLMATE despite PSYCH Alert requirement. No cellmate assigned.

EFTA02852705 p.1315
19:00

IDO provided social call. Epstein "was in good spirits, nothing unusual."

EFTA02852705

Epstein in legal visit with lawyers ALL DAY until 6:45 PM

EFTA02852705 p.1315

Saturday, August 10, 2019

00:00

LAST CONFIRMED ALIVE — acknowledged a Correction Officer performing a routine check

EFTA02852705 p.1315
06:33

Found unresponsive by staff serving breakfast. Staff called for assistance and began CPR.

EFTA02852705 p.1315
06:35

Medical staff on site. Body was COLD with circumferential bruising around the neck and posterior mottling. Pupils fixed and dilated. No palpable pulses. AED: asystole (no shock advised).

EFTA02852705 (MCC Health Services notes)
06:39

Epstein escorted to Health Services.

EFTA02852705
06:40

AW Skipper-Scott notified.

EFTA02852705
06:45

EMS/paramedics arrive. Intubated; 3 rounds epinephrine; IV access; IO initiated.

EFTA02852705
07:10

EMS departs to Beekman Hospital (NY Presbyterian Lower Manhattan).

EFTA02852705
07:36

Pronounced dead at hospital after EMS transport

EFTA02852705 p.1315
12:19

FBI arrives at MCC.

EFTA02853193
13:35

FBI arrives in SHU.

EFTA02853193
13:40

OIG notified by Warden.

EFTA02853193
14:45

OIG arrives in SHU.

EFTA02853193
18:51

MCC Exec Assistant forwards BuzzFeed reporter inquiry to FBI: reporter says 4chan posts about Epstein's death appeared 45 MINUTES BEFORE ABC News first reported it, suspects paramedic leaked.

EFTA02852705 p.1335
19:19

BOP official orders: "Do not reply to the reporter."

EFTA02852705 p.1335
20:23

Email forwarded: "Urgent request — Potential leak in hospital regarding Epstein's death." FBI reviewing.

EFTA02852705 p.1335
22:15

Computer Services Manager arrives to REMOVE HARD DRIVES from SHU computers and replace with new ones.

EFTA02853193

After midnight: "it appears that not all of the checks required to be performed were actually done"

EFTA02852705 p.1315 (OAG timeline, exact quote)

Sunday, August 11, 2019

19:00

Office of the Attorney General sends timeline to BOP for verification: "Is there any reason why this information shouldn't be released to the public?"

EFTA02852705 p.1315
21:53

Hugh Hurwitz (acting BOP director) emails "Draft language" with public statement options. Notes Warden has US Attorney meeting at 10 AM tomorrow. Wants to time release after that interview.

EFTA02852705 p.1313

Monday, August 12, 2019

13:52

Hurwitz sends detailed arrival timeline to Ray Ormond for distribution. Notes USMS failed to flag Epstein as high profile on arrival.

EFTA02852705 p.1332
15:38

Associate Warden Charisma Edge resends psych observation emails (4 total) after Ray Ormond reports earlier version was "corrupted or damaged"

EFTA02852705 pp.1314, 1320

Wednesday, August 14, 2019

23:30

FBI agents begin overnight work in "communication room."

EFTA02853193

Thursday, August 15, 2019

05:24

FBI agent departs, secures door with evidence tape.

EFTA02853193
09:30

ODAG (Office of Deputy AG) arrives at institution. AUSA/FBI/OIG arrive at 9:40.

EFTA02852705
16:52

FBI departs with "all computer software from communication room."

EFTA02853193

Thursday, August 22, 2019

James Petrucci requests Suicide Watch Institutional Supplement documents from Captain and Lt.

EFTA02852705 p.1321

Thursday, November 14, 2019

Fox News media inquiry about former AW Shirley Skipper Scott and case manager D. Mebane

EFTA02852705 p.1317

Key Personnel

NameRoleNote
Hugh Hurwitz Acting Director, Federal Bureau of Prisons Sent "draft language" for public statement the night after death
Ray Ormond BOP official Received draft language and timeline from Hurwitz and OAG
Charisma Edge Associate Warden, MCC New York (a/k/a Lamine N'Diaye) Managed psych observation records. Resent emails after corruption report.
James Petrucci BOP staff Requested suicide watch documents Aug 22
Shirley Skipper Scott Former Associate Warden, MCC Subject of Fox News inquiry Nov 2019
D. Mebane Case Manager Subject of Fox News inquiry Nov 2019
Tova Noel MCC Correctional Officer Charged with falsifying guard check records on the night of Aug 9-10
Michael Thomas MCC Correctional Officer Charged with falsifying guard check records on the night of Aug 9-10
Efrain (Reg. 85993-054) Epstein's cellmate July 29 – Aug 9 Released by court Aug 9, did not return. Epstein was alone from 6:45 PM Aug 9.

Guard Check Sheets

30-minute check sheets from the Special Housing Unit. Source: EFTA02853705 (52 sheets across 5 dates).

DateSheetsTiers
2019-07-22 5 L-TIER, ZA TIER-J, ZA TIER-K
2019-07-23 6 L-TIER, M-TIER, ZA TIER-C, ZA TIER-H, ZA TIER-J, ZA TIER-K
2019-08-08 3 L-TIER, ZA TIER-J, ZA TIER-K
2019-08-09 11 L-TIER, M-TIER, ZA TIER-G, ZA TIER-H, ZA TIER-J, ZA TIER-K
2019-08-10 27 L-TIER, M-TIER, ZA TIER- L, ZA TIER-G, ZA TIER-H, ZA TIER-J, ZA TIER-K, ZA TIER-M, ZA TIER-N

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