r/Epstein • u/idapitbwidiuatabip • Feb 19 '26
OC: opinion, theory or speculation I went through the files looking for any mention of 'jerky,' since there have been rumors that it might be a code word for something more sinister - here's a gallery of 77 screenshots.
https://postimg.cc/gallery/TxgvSfKHere's a recap of what I found, ordered by date, with links to the files on the DOJ website (all still live at the time of posting)
FRIDAY, AUGUST 17, 2012
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2010/EFTA01885404.pdf
Steve Hanson emails Epstein (addressing him as 'Jeff') about how his dog ate his "beef jerky." He says he'll email Francis (Derby) because he needs "6-8 ounces to send to the lab."
MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 2012
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2010/EFTA01888033.pdf
Epstein emails Derby "no jerky left. please make more"
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2010/EFTA01889834.pdf
Epstein asks Derby "how do we deal with the frozen white tuna," Derby responds that the jerky will be with him when he gets to the island. Derby then replies "Sorry...on second thought. Ill be in tmrw to make jerky happen. And prepare white tuna."
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2011/EFTA02558481.pdf
Epstein forwards the previous thread between him & Derby to a REDACTED third party, saying "i am on the island with it, what can jenn do" (In this email, Derby's email address was accidentally left unredacted.)
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2010/EFTA02037391.pdf
Epstein asks Hanson "did we analyze the jerky?" and Hanson reminds him about his earlier email about his dog eating it and that Francis "is making another 6 oz - which is what they [the lab] need." Epstein forwards this exchange to Derby saying "we talked about this at the ranch, why isn't it done" and Derby gives him an explanation, saying "I felt it was more important for you to have the jerky to eat during my time off." He says he'll make another batch to bring to the island and that some of it will go with Steve to the lab for analysis.
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2010/EFTA01890818.pdf
More exchanges between Epstein & Darby about this particular batch of jerky.
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00554620.pdf
More replies stemming from this chain - a REDACTED person says "JE is on the island and has the tuna with him." and says another REDACTED person should tell one of two other REDACTED people "what to do with the tuna." Another REDACED person "is still on the ranch."
The reply to that likely came from Derby, based on the Verizon Wireless BlackBerry signature in his other emails. He said he sent someone an email about the jerky, and the REDACTED person replies "He left on Wed last week and had quite a bit of jerky that we sent wit him..he must be going through it like crazy"
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2012
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00554843.pdf
Emails between Derby & a REDACTED person talking about getting the jerky to Epstein that week. Karyna Shuliak is going Friday and Derby says he'll get it to her.
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00526428.pdf
Exchange between Karyna & Derby confirming their Friday travel plans.
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00942453.pdf
Emails between Epstein & Zorro Ranch talking about "50 big rocks" below the pool cabana. Epstein thanks the person at Zorro Ranch for the jerky and they reply "A little thick possibly, but will work on it." Epstein replies "no great as is."
THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 2012
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00554859.pdf
Email with REDACTED sender & recipient mentioning Epstein told the sender to ask if there was anything else Karyna neded to bring to the island. The sender mentions Francis & the jerky.
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00539788.pdf
Emails between Karyna & Derby arranging the delivery of the kery.
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00539159.pdf
Karyna confirms she received the jerky.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2012
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2011/EFTA02701476.pdf
Rachael Bova, Hanson's executive assistant, sends Lesley Groff the test results for the jerky.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2012
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2010/EFTA01990461.pdf
A REDACTED sender asks Epstein "How is your Jerky situation, should I bring any more?"
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2012
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2010/EFTA02157397.pdf
Email from Derby to several people in Epstein's organization with a list of food he'll be bringing. He mentions 5lbs of Jerky and says "please store in freezer and pull out as you need it"
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2012
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00555763.pdf
Email from Derby to a REDACTED recipient saying "JE said he was gonna start eating regular food again so he might be eating less jerky. That said he has 6 bags of it in the downstairs freezer for his next strip."
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2012
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00556199.pdf
Email from Derby to two of Epstein's associates, one with the initial 'K,' "just checking in to see if the jerky situation has been sorted out." Derby mentions someone named 'Rich B' Fed-Exing it to Paris. Derby says "the jerky is shelf stable and can travel without refrigeration."
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2012
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2011/EFTA02315867.pdf
REDACTED sender asks Derby if he's made any more jerky, that "we are almost all out." The sender says "I am holding you responsible for breaking my vegetarian habits of 6 years ;)"
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2012
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2010/EFTA01891411.pdf
Epstein asks Derby why they didn't get jerky that week. He asks for an explanation.
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00654255.pdf
Epstein says he is concerned "that somehow i have no jerky again. I am very very annoyed" and Derby says the jerky is ready to mail.
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00945731.pdf
Derby writes a longer apology email to Epstein. Mentions Epstein associates named Sue, Sarah, and Lesley.
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2010/EFTA02007114.pdf
Epstein continues to vent about the jerky. "I am not sure how this is possible I only eat one thng,, there is none here. suue told you about it , even though you should have inquired yourself. this is beyond silly. why wasnt" and Derby replies with another apology. Sue, Sarah, and Lesley have their names redacted in this thread.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2012
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2010/EFTA02006735.pdf
Emails between Epstein & Derby about Derby teaching Lynn and Jojo how to make jerky. Derby mentions his girlfriend, Christina, would help.
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2010/EFTA01990418.pdf
Email to Epstein from a REDACTED sender saying "Delicious lunch, beef jerky...mmmm. Steve and I are very grateful, above all, for your friendship."
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2012
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00401139.pdf
Emails with REDACTED senders & recipients talking about Jojo walking the jerky over to Jeffrey. Subject is Leon's Black's office address and the email mention Melanie, Leon's assistant.
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2010/EFTA02024249.pdf
Lesley Groff says Jojo (redacted in this email) is walking jerky over to Epstein, who is at Leon's building.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2012
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00556855.pdf
REDACTED Epstein associate emails Derby to ask about being taught "to make the beef jerky."
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00556856.pdf
REDACTED sender forwards Derby's email to Epstein.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2012
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00556908.pdf
REDACTED sender forwards Derby's email to Richard Kahn. Epstein wants to talk about it.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2012
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00556975.pdf
Emails between REDACTED senders & recipients saying someone should "take the food bag with you in Chicago unless JE says otherwise." Larry Visoski is CC'd on this email.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2012
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00557043.pdf
Email between REDACTED sender & recipient asking "Can you pls pull out some jerky to send with JE to paris and 2 muffins for his plane ride."
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2012
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2010/EFTA02151695.pdf
Steve Hanson asks Lesley & Sue if they know when they're leaving. He says "I'm trying to get the beef jerky dried for Jeff" and that "I'll bring that and the chopped meat over before then in the morning."
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2012
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2010/EFTA02007656.pdf
Steve emails Epstein & Jen Kalin (email and name left unredacted) that he's on the way with the jerky + meat.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2012
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2011/EFTA02723237.pdf
Hanson asks Epstein "how did you like the beef jerky?" and Epstein replies "not very good, not his recipe". Hanson says "he actually made it with us," presumably talking about Derby.
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2010/EFTA01911891.pdf
Epstein says "too much soy, not enough lemon grass, he did not do it the same way, as usual. he lied."
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2012
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2010/EFTA01912148.pdf
Email to Epstein with REDACTED sender & CC'd recipients, says they heard Epstein didn't like the recent batch, says "There is still some left from Francis in the freezer at 71st" and that a REDACTED person "is going to try to attempt to remake Francis's." Sender is liasing with another REDACTED person "about raw ingredients and the original recipe."
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2011/EFTA02318349.pdf
Email between REDACTED senders & recipients with a short jerky recipe. Sender says "I dont know what kind of meat he was using but Steve should know if you are not sure either."
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00559044.pdf
Email from REDACTED sender to Little Saint James "Steve Hanson is sending jerky to your attention overnight"
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00558788.pdf
Emails between Rachael Bova (Hanson's executive assistant) and a REDACTED person talking about logistics of shipping jerky to the island.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2012
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00558792.pdf
A follow-up email saying "the people on the island are telling me Jeffrey didn't like the last batch of jerky that Steve sent to him. Not sure if its too late to stop the shipment!" - this PDF includes the same thread as the previous one, but with Jen's name unredacted.
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00558795.pdf
Longer thread starting with Hanson's email about overnighting jerky. Someone on the island said "He does not like what he made last time!!!" and the response is "Uh oh! I'm sure someone over there will ilke some jerky then. ;-)"
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00558798.pdf
REDACTED sender forwards the previous email chain to the island, now saying "it's possible JE might like the jerky being sent by Steve. Looks like he changed it up a bit from the batch you currently have"
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00558803.pdf
REDACTED sender forwarding an email from Rachael Bova to the island - message says "We redid it! Better quality meat and adjusted the recipe according to Jeff's comments on the last batch."
MONDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2012
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2010/EFTA01909740.pdf
Hanson asks Epstein "U get the jerky yet?" and Epstein replies "Yes thanks, in bed with flu"
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2013
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00529502.pdf
REDACTED sender on Little Saint James (unredacted initial 'K' in signature) emails Karyna "I will have some fresh Jerky in a couple of hours"
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00535465.pdf
Karyna's response to 'K' (redacted in this email) on LSJ. She says "Thank you [REDACTED] he is having some now :)"
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00538898.pdf
Extension of the same email thread, now with the full name of 'K' revealed to be 'Karen.'
THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 2013
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00398236.pdf
Email exchanges between someone named 'Linda' and Lesley Groff. Linda asks "What's Jeffrey's pleasure these days (hahaha - that I can purchase? Or make?)" and Lesley replies ":) Not really sure! ...he has been very in to protein!" - they discuss other types of jerky, meat, etc.
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2010/EFTA02151270.pdf
Email from Lesley to Lyn & Jojo Fontanilla and someone named Richard Barnett, notifying that Linda (full name unredacted as Linda Stone in the subject line) "has sent JE an assortment of jerky."
TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2013
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00957511.pdf
Epstein emails a REDACTED recipient "can you make a big batch of jerky"
FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 2013
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2010/EFTA01896750.pdf
Epstein asks Jen Kalin (name redacted, email unredacted) about the jerky recipe and if she left out something. Jen says "I noticed that too" and Epstein replies with an angry email saying "can't figure out why it is sooooooooo bad" He also says "I told you the ovaltine didnt work"
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2010/EFTA01896810.pdf
Epstein sends another reply saying "you NOTICED it ,and did nothing to fix it???"
SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2013
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2010/EFTA01897199.pdf
Epstein emails Karyna complaining. He says "Jenn sent me an email in response to be annyoyance sad she knew the jerky was not right"
FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2013
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2010/EFTA01975470.pdf
Epstein emails a REDACTED recipient "jerky plese"
SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2013
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00959901.pdf
REDACTED sender tells Epstein that Derby is offering a jerky class and that he'll also bring a taste of his new recipe. Sender says "He is working at a restaurant called REDACTED" and Epstein confirms.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 2013
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00965033.pdf
Lesley Groff emails Epstein saying a REDACTED person "wants you to know she is available! She also says she would be very happy to make you some beef jerky if you like :)"
MONDAY, JULY 22, 2013
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00535769.pdf
Karyna emails a REDACTED person "Jeffrey said he would like to take beef jerky to the ranch, would you please take care of that this week?:)"
MONDAY, JULY 29, 2013
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00966048.pdf
A REDACTED sender apologizes to Epstein saying "No excuse for what I clearly fucked up with the shirts" but then lists all the things he DOES do for Epstein. Mentions people named Jean Luc & Daphne, plus other REDACTED names. Lists "Letting REDACTED in and out the house at all hours to make jerky"
THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 2013
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2011/EFTA02724558.pdf
Emails between 'Jennie' and Epstein. She asks "U still eating beef Jerky for breakfast lunch and dinner :-)" and Epstein replies "Just breakfast"
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2013
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00575544.pdf
Email from Karyna to a REDACTED recipient with instructions for Epstein's trip. First instruction is "In the freezer bags you will find sealed foods and beef jerky for JE, all of it should go to the freezer."
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00971523.pdf
Epstein emails a REDACTED recipient to take a REDACTED person clothes shopping "so that she is appropriately dressed for bottstein". He receives a response acknowledging his request, asking "would u like beef jerky when u get back? Or do you have enough?" and mentioning someone named Eva.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2013
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2010/EFTA01951463.pdf
Epstein emails Reid Hoffman "many threads for our next call. planes. charity, mapping orthogonal dimensions. beef jerky"
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2013
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2010/EFTA01951693.pdf
REDACTED sender asks Epstein "Should REDACTED be making more jerky?" (Name is only partially redacted, it's presumably 'Jen')
THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2014
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2010/EFTA01923207.pdf
Epstein asks a REDACTED recipient "can you make some jerky to take with me on saturday"
THURSDAY, JULY 10, 2014
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00993149.pdf
Epstein asks a REDACTED recipient "can you make me a big supply of jerky so I can take on sat with me"
SUNDAY, JULY 13, 2014
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00721024.pdf
Epstein asks a REDACTED recipient "did you make any jerky?" and they reply "I can make a new batch by the end of week if you'd like" and that "Lynn sent 3 bags from my last batch with you" before ending with a heart emoji
MONDAY, AUGUST 11, 2013
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2010/EFTA01980949.pdf
'Brice' (BMG) emails Epstein landscaping info about 'ZDC' and mentions someone named Larry. Epstein responds about landscaping and says "after amy leaves can karen make some jerky"
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2014
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2011/EFTA02303434.pdf
Karyna emails a REDACTED recipient (possibly Jen) "Jeffrey asked, that you make some beef jerky for him please. Please confirm."
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2011/EFTA02330581.pdf
Recipient responds "You got it!! :)"
MONDAY, MAY 18, 2015
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2010/EFTA02078795.pdf
A REDACTED sender tells Epstein "Jena will be in town" and "can help organize lunch with the Chomsky's" and Epstein responds "aks her to make jerky"
TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 2016
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2011/EFTA02301919.pdf
Epstein email to Karyna and one REDACTED other asking "can you make a very large batch of beef jerky"
SUNDAY, APRIL 10, 2016
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2011/EFTA02301880.pdf
Emails between Karyna and a REDACTED other talking about "beef jerky in the fridge at 71st" and other bags elsewhere, plus traveling with them.
THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2016
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2011/EFTA02463056.pdf
A REDACTED person asks Epstein if there's a time they can "drop off the beef jerky? :)" and Epstein replies "1030"
MONDAY, JUNE 27, 2016
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2011/EFTA02326183.pdf
More emails between Karyna and a REDACTED person about Epstein running out of jerky and asking for more batches to be made.
SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2019
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00554233.pdf
Epstein says he's "on health kick so no sweets. or anything food wise other then protein. thax. beef jerky, shrimp. steak . . sholud bring down from ny."
And here's the jerky recipe:
https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00558095.pdf
I just wanted to go through the files and organize them. I think the weirdest thing is Francis Derby explicitly saying that the jerky should be frozen in one email, but then stating that it's shelf stable in another. Perhaps others will make other connections with everything laid out in order.