Doctor at Jeffrey Epstein’s autopsy says he was strangled, not hanged.

Jeffrey Epstein was strangled rather than hanged in his New York jail cell, according to forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Baden, who observed the autopsy at the request of Epstein’s family.

Nearly seven years after Epstein was found unresponsive at the Metropolitan Correctional Center on August 10, 2019, Baden continues to challenge the official conclusion that the financier died by suicide while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges.

In interviews, Baden has said the injuries documented during the post-mortem examination were more consistent with strangulation than suicidal hanging. He described certain fractures in Epstein’s neck as unusual in typical hanging cases and argued that the overall findings should have prompted further forensic review. While Baden did not personally conduct the autopsy, he was present during the procedure and later voiced concerns about how the final determination was reached.

The New York City Medical Examiner’s Office ruled the death a suicide shortly after the incident. However, Epstein’s death quickly sparked widespread public skepticism, fueled by procedural failures inside the jail. At the time of his death, Epstein was reportedly not under direct observation, and two correctional officers assigned to monitor him were later charged with falsifying records related to required guard checks.

Recently released documents from the Department of Justice and the FBI have brought renewed attention to the case. The files referenced technical issues with surveillance cameras, missed security rounds, and inconsistencies in internal reporting. While officials maintain that none of the findings provide evidence of homicide, critics argue the gaps leave unanswered questions.

Federal authorities continue to stand by the original conclusion that Epstein died by suicide, stating that investigative reviews have found no proof of foul play. Nonetheless, Baden and others insist that the circumstances surrounding the case justify an independent reinvestigation.

Epstein’s death remains one of the most controversial high-profile jail deaths in recent history, continuing to generate debate, scrutiny, and public distrust years after it occurred.