Recruited into Epstein's operation at age 14 in Palm Beach. Testified at the Ghislaine Maxwell trial in December 2021, telling the jury she was paid $300 per visit to perform sexual acts on Epstein. Her testimony was considered pivotal in securing Maxwell's conviction. Described being addicted to drugs to numb the pain of the abuse. Found unresponsive at the DoubleTree by Hilton in West Palm Beach on May 23, 2023 at age 36. Medical examiner ruled accidental fentanyl and Xanax overdose. Mother questioned finding, noting Carolyn had recently purchased a new house and texted about being free of drugs and alcohol. Mother of five.
Key Findings
- Recruited into Epstein's trafficking operation at age 14 in Palm Beach
- Testified at Maxwell trial December 2021 — paid $300 per visit, testimony considered pivotal for conviction
- Found dead at DoubleTree hotel in West Palm Beach, May 23, 2023 at age 36. Accidental fentanyl/Xanax overdose.
- Mother questioned circumstances — Carolyn had purchased new house in North Carolina, texted about being drug-free
- Second known Epstein victim to die (after Leigh Skye Patrick)
- Maxwell trial testimony (Doc 753): Visited Epstein's Palm Beach house 100+ times ages 14-18, 2-3 times/week, paid 00 each in 00 bills. Virginia Roberts recruited her. Maxwell greeted them and said "You can bring her upstairs and show her what to do." Maxwell saw her naked ~3 times, touched her breasts when she was "going to be 15." Carolyn told Maxwell she had been raped by her grandfather starting age 4.