- Jeffrey Epstein was found dead inside his New York jail cell on Saturday morning
- Three law enforcement officials told ABC the cause of death was suicide
- Epstein was arrested last month of charges of conspiracy and sex trafficking, and was being held at the Metropolitan Correctional Center without bail
Jeffrey Epstein has committed suicide inside his New York jail cell.
The billionaire pedophile was found dead early Saturday morning at the Metropolitan Correctional Center.
The 66-year-old was awaiting trial on charges of conspiracy and sex trafficking and was being held at the high-security complex without bail.
Epstein – who boasted dozens of high-profile friends – was arrested on July 6, accused of arranging to have sex with dozens of underage girls at his residences in New York City and Florida.
He had plead not guilty to the charges.
The shocking news of Epstein’s death comes just weeks after he was hospitalized for a first suicide attempt.
Source: Dailymail UK