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Medical Examiner's Doubts: Epstein's Death Ruled Suicide Amid Controversy

3/9/2026

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Dr. Kristin Roman, the medical examiner for Jeffrey Epstein, initially hesitated to rule his death a suicide and marked "pending studies" on the death certificate to gather more information, including speaking to the officer who found Epstein.
Roman later concluded Epstein died by suicide.
Forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Baden and Epstein's brother maintain he was murdered, citing neck fractures.
Ghislaine Maxwell also expressed disbelief in Epstein's suicide.

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Dr. Kristin Roman, the medical examiner for Jeffrey Epstein, initially hesitated to rule his death a suicide and marked "pending studies" on the death certificate to gather more information, including speaking to the officer who found Epstein.
Roman later concluded Epstein died by suicide.
Forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Baden and Epstein's brother maintain he was murdered, citing neck fractures.
Ghislaine Maxwell also expressed disbelief in Epstein's suicide.