The release of over three million pages of documents by the US Department of Justice in early 2026 has stripped away the final layers of secrecy surrounding Jeffrey Epstein’s private sanctuary, Little St. James. While the world has long known the island as a hub for sex trafficking, the new evidence offers a chilling, granular look at the machinery of abuse that operated for decades under the nose of US authorities.
The “Dentist Chair” and New Imagery Among the most disturbing revelations are never-before-seen photographs of the island’s interior. Investigators have released images of a medical-style room containing a dentist’s chair—a fixture that has baffled and horrified online sleuths. While its exact purpose remains a subject of speculation, survivors have previously testified about the bizarre medical examinations Epstein forced upon them. Other images show bedrooms with massage tables and the infamous “blue-striped temple,” which conspiracy theorists have long obsessed over, though documents suggest it was merely a gym or music room masked by eccentric architecture.
The Resort That Never Was In 2023, billionaire Stephen Deckoff purchased the islands for $60 million, announcing plans to transform the “stained” territory into a luxury 25-room resort by 2025. However, as of February 2026, reports indicate that construction has largely stalled. The island remains a desolate monument to its dark past, with the new documents perhaps deterring investors and tourists from associating with the location.
The UK Fallout: A Monarchy and Government Shaken The shockwaves of the 2026 files have hit London harder than New York. The documents revealed that Prince Andrew (now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor after being stripped of his titles) allegedly sent confidential UK trade reports to Epstein even after the financier’s 2008 conviction. This has triggered a police investigation into potential breaches of the Official Secrets Act.
The scandal has also claimed the career of Peter Mandelson, whom Prime Minister Keir Starmer had appointed as the UK ambassador to Washington. Mandelson was forced to resign after emails surfaced showing a far deeper relationship with Epstein than he had previously admitted.
A System of Complicity The files paint a picture of an island that was not just a hideaway, but a fully functioning trap. It relied on a network of recruiters, pilots, and staff who looked the other way. While Epstein is dead and Ghislaine Maxwell is imprisoned, the 2026 files make one thing clear: dozens of powerful men who visited the island have yet to face a single charge, leaving a bitter aftertaste of partial justice.
