Newly released documents related to the estate of Jeffrey Epstein show the disgraced financier visited a world-renowned face transplant surgeon in the months before his death in 2019. This detail, combined with a viral social media post about a lookalike in Palm Beach, has reignited online conspiracy theories about the circumstances surrounding his death.

The document, a billing invoice from Dr. Bohdan Pomahac, was filed in probate court in the U.S. Virgin Islands. It indicates Epstein was billed for a consultation that took place on November 28, 2018, at a medical office in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Dr. Pomahac is a leading plastic surgeon at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, known for performing some of the United States’ first face transplants.

Context of the Medical Visit

The purpose of Epstein’s consultation with Dr. Pomahac remains unclear from the billing record alone. The document lists a charge for an “office consultation” but provides no details on the medical reason for the visit. Representatives for Dr. Pomahac and the hospital have not publicly commented on the nature of the appointment.

Epstein died by suicide in his Manhattan jail cell on August 10, 2019, while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges. His death, which was ruled a suicide by the New York City Medical Examiner’s Office, has been the subject of persistent conspiracy theories alleging foul play.

Online Frenzy Over Lookalike Photo

The emergence of the medical invoice coincided with a separate, unrelated event that fueled online speculation. A photograph of an unidentified man in Palm Beach, Florida, bearing a resemblance to Epstein circulated widely on social media platforms. Users falsely claimed the image showed Epstein alive, often using the nickname “Palm Beach Pete.”

Fact-checking organizations quickly debunked the claim, confirming the photograph was not of Epstein. However, the combination of the lookalike post and the new document about the surgeon created a confluence of topics that trended online, with users drawing unsubstantiated connections between the two.

Official Investigations and Legal Proceedings

The billing invoice was released as part of ongoing legal proceedings related to Epstein’s estate. A federal investigation by the Justice Department’s Office of the Inspector General into Epstein’s death concluded in 2023. It found significant failures and misconduct by staff at the Metropolitan Correctional Center but affirmed the conclusion of suicide.

Despite official findings, the release of any new document related to Epstein often triggers a wave of discussion and conjecture on internet forums and social media. The latest document provides a factual detail about Epstein’s activities prior to his death but does not offer evidence contradicting the official account of his demise.

Legal professionals handling the Epstein estate continue to work through asset distribution to victims via a compensation fund. The release of the medical billing record appears to be a routine part of this financial probate process.

Expected Next Steps

The probate case in the U.S. Virgin Islands is expected to continue as administrators finalize the estate. No further official investigation into Epstein’s death is anticipated, barring the emergence of substantiated new evidence. The document concerning Dr. Pomahac is likely to remain a point of discussion in online communities, though law enforcement agencies consider the case closed.

Source: court documents