Newly released court documents related to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein contain an allegation that he sought to impregnate multiple women at his New Mexico ranch. The claim, which has resurfaced in public discourse, originates from a deposition in a civil case and outlines a disturbing alleged plan linked to Epstein’s interest in eugenics.
The allegation was detailed in a 2020 deposition by Johanna Sjoberg, a former employee who testified in a defamation lawsuit brought by Virginia Giuffre against Ghislaine Maxwell. Sjoberg stated that Epstein spoke of a desire to impregnate women at his Zorro Ranch property to, in his reported words, “seed the human race with his DNA.”
Origin and Context of the Claim
The testimony is part of a vast trove of documents unsealed by a federal court in New York beginning in early 2024. These documents stem from the now-settled defamation case and include depositions, legal motions, and exhibits. The mention of the alleged breeding plan appears within Sjoberg’s wider account of her experiences.
In her deposition, Sjoberg stated that Epstein made the comment about his DNA in 2005. She recounted that he said he wanted to impregnate about 20 women at the New Mexico ranch. The claim is presented as an allegation within a legal testimony; it has not been independently verified by law enforcement or substantiated in criminal proceedings against Epstein.
Connection to Broader Interests
The alleged plan aligns with longstanding reports about Epstein’s fascination with transhumanism and eugenics, the discredited pseudoscience of improving the human population through controlled breeding. He was known to associate with scientists and academics in related fields and reportedly expressed ambitions to fund research into human genetic engineering.
Epstein’s New Mexico property, Zorro Ranch, has been a focal point of investigation and speculation. The remote, sprawling estate was visited by numerous high-profile individuals over the years. Its seclusion has led to questions about activities conducted there, though specific details about the alleged impregnation plan remain confined to the sworn testimony.
Legal and Investigative Status
Jeffrey Epstein was arrested in July 2019 on federal charges for sex trafficking of minors. He died by suicide in a Manhattan jail cell the following month. His death ended the possibility of a criminal trial where such allegations could have been formally examined. Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted in December 2021 on sex trafficking charges for her role in Epstein’s scheme and is serving a 20-year prison sentence.
The unsealing of the documents has reignited public interest in the scope of Epstein’s operations and his associations. However, legal experts note that the files largely contain allegations and depositions from civil litigation, not findings of fact from a criminal court. The alleged breeding plan is one of many disturbing narratives contained within the thousands of pages released.
Law enforcement officials have not publicly indicated any active investigation into the specific claim about impregnation. The Federal Bureau of Investigation and other agencies have stated their focus remains on identifying victims and pursuing any remaining accomplices involved in the documented sex trafficking conspiracy.
Next Steps and Ongoing Scrutiny
The release of court documents is expected to continue in phases, as ordered by the presiding judge. Legal analysts anticipate further names and details may become public, though the process is subject to redactions to protect the privacy of victims not involved in the crimes. The allegations concerning Epstein’s alleged eugenics plan are likely to remain a topic of intense discussion and analysis as journalists and researchers continue to examine the full scope of the unsealed materials.
Source: Court Documents, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
