VIRGINIA ROBERTS GIUFFRE 1983 – 2025
VIRGINIA ROBERTS GIUFFRE
Virginia Giuffre, Epstein Accuser and Advocate, Has Committed Suicide
BY RUTHIE DITUCCI
Neergabby, Australia – Virginia Giuffre, a key figure in exposing the crimes of Jeffrey Epstein and a vocal advocate for survivors of sexual abuse, died by suicide on April 24, 2025, at her farm in Neergabby, Western Australia. She was 41 years old. Her family confirmed the news in a statement to NBC News, expressing profound grief and highlighting her lifelong battle against the trauma of abuse and sex trafficking.
“It is with utterly broken hearts that we announce that Virginia passed away last night at her farm in Western Australia,” the family stated. “She lost her life to suicide, after being a lifelong victim of sexual abuse and sex trafficking. Virginia was a fierce warrior in the fight against sexual abuse and sex trafficking. She was the light that lifted so many survivors.”
Giuffre’s journey as a survivor began in 1999 when, as a teenager, she was recruited by Epstein’s associate Ghislaine Maxwell into a sex-trafficking ring. Giuffre alleged she was abused by Epstein and trafficked to high-profile individuals, including Britain’s Prince Andrew, when she was 17. Her accusations led to a high-profile lawsuit against Prince Andrew, which was settled out of court in 2022 for a reported multimillion-pound sum, with no admission of liability from the Duke of York, who has consistently denied the allegations.
Giuffre’s courage in speaking out was instrumental in bringing Epstein’s crimes to light. She was among the first to call for his criminal prosecution, which culminated in his 2019 arrest on sex trafficking and conspiracy charges. Epstein died by suicide in a New York jail cell shortly after. Giuffre’s testimony also aided in the 2021 conviction of Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a prison sentence for sex trafficking. Fellow survivors credited Giuffre with inspiring them to come forward, amplifying the voices of Epstein’s victims.
In recent years, Giuffre lived a quieter life in Australia with her three children, having separated from her husband of 22 years, Robert Giuffre, in early 2025. However, her final months were marked by physical and emotional struggles. In March 2025, she shared a disturbing Instagram post from a hospital bed, revealing severe facial bruising and claiming she had been hit by a school bus, resulting in kidney issues and a prognosis of “four days to live.” She was discharged from Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital in Perth in early April but continued to post cryptic messages on social media, including a reference to a breakup song and a black screen with a broken heart emoji, signaling her inner turmoil.
Her brother, Danny Wilson, told NBC News that Giuffre’s decision to take her own life was likely influenced by both the chronic pain from the crash and the enduring psychological scars of her past. “Her biggest push was, ‘If I don’t do this, nobody’s going to do it,’” Wilson said, reflecting on her determination to confront injustice.
Giuffre’s death has sparked an outpouring of grief from survivors and advocates worldwide. Her family described her as “the light that lifted so many survivors,” noting that despite the adversity she faced, “she shone so bright.” Her legacy as a fearless voice against sexual abuse endures, even as her passing underscores the heavy toll such trauma can exact.
The first time I published anything about this case was in 2015 and I’ve been writing about it since then. I posted the Probable Cause Affidavit on Scribd.com back in 2015: https://www.scribd.com/document/253167806/Epstein-Probable-Cause-Affidavit
Virginia Giuffre’s case files can be found here: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/60119368/giuffre-v-prince-andrew/
If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, help is available. In Australia, contact Lifeline at 13 11 14. In the United States, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or text HOME to 741741 for the Crisis Text Line.
