A mysterious “black book” linked to the late pedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein has been found and is set to be auctioned off, revealing the names and addresses of 221 individuals who were previously undisclosed. The auction house assures bidders that their identities will be kept secret and the book could potentially fetch up to $200,000 or more. Among the famous names reportedly in the book are former President Donald Trump, billionaire New York businessman John Catsimatidis, and Suzanne Ircha, Melania Trump’s best friend and co-owner of the New York Jets. None of the individuals named in the book have been charged with a crime related to Epstein.
The book was discovered by a female musician on Fifth Avenue in the East Village in the 1990s, containing names of 349 people, 221 of whom were not mentioned in Epstein’s more famous black book. The book was the subject of an in-depth investigation by Business Insider in 2021, where many individuals contacted said their relationships with Epstein were either fleeting or nonexistent. Some of the individuals named, like Catsimatidis and Chris Cuomo’s wife, Cristina Greeven, denied any substantial relationship with Epstein. Not all individuals named in the book have commented publicly thus far.
The address book, believed to be from 1997, will go up for private sale by Alexander Historical Auctions on May 15, along with a forensic examiner’s report verifying its authenticity. The owner of the auction house mentioned that there are no comparables for the sale of this relic but estimates it could potentially sell for $100,000 to $200,000. In 2015, Gawker leaked the contents of Epstein’s first black book, with names including Michael Bloomberg, Bill Clinton, and Mick Jagger, all of whom have denied any wrongdoing related to Epstein, who was found dead in his Manhattan jail cell in 2019.
The news of the black book auction comes shortly after sealed court documents revealed dozens of notable names connected to Epstein, including royalty, politicians, and famous scientists, providing insight into Epstein’s double life as a wealthy financier who used his connections to exploit young women. Epstein’s death was ruled a suicide, but his association with high-profile figures continues to attract public attention. The auction of the black book raises speculation about potential revelations and implications for those listed, even though none have been charged with any crimes related to Epstein. It remains to be seen how this new development will further shed light on the late financier’s controversial life and connections.
