02.02.2026 10:38
In the latest documents reflecting the Jeffrey Epstein files, the case of Russian model Ruslana Korshunova, who was identified as having flown to Epstein's Little St. James Island on the "Lolita Express" at the age of 18, has once again garnered significant attention in the foreign press after she jumped from the 9th floor in New York two years later, ending her life. The documents discuss the model's visit to the island in a controversial context alongside her career journey before her death.
Ruslana Korshunova, a model of Kazakh-Russian descent, appeared on the covers of prestigious fashion publications such as Vogue and Elle and worked with international brands. Flight records revealed in newly released court documents show that she flew to Little St. James Island on Jeffrey Epstein's private plane, the "Lolita Express," when she was just 18 years old.
WHAT EXACTLY HAPPENED ON THE ISLAND IS UNKNOWN
According to analyses in the foreign press, Epstein's private island is associated with a network of sexual exploitation and prostitution involving underage girls, while Korshunova's trip to the island was interpreted by some media outlets as a "possible connection to the Epstein network." However, the documents emphasize that there is no clear evidence linking Korshunova's experiences on the island to her death in 2008.
SUICIDE OR MURDER?
The reasons behind Korshunova's death, who jumped from the 9th floor in Manhattan in 2008, remain controversial. Reports in the foreign press indicate that some of her ex-boyfriends pointed to issues in the young model's private life; other comments speculated that the death might not be a "tragic suicide" but a reflection of connections with dark circles.
This detail in the Epstein files has resonated not only in politics and wealthy circles but also in the world of fashion and popular culture. Some international news outlets highlight that Korshunova's rising career, referred to as the "Russian Rapunzel," dramatically ended after the days she flew to the island.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Epstein, who was charged with sexually abusing dozens of girls under the age of 18, including the youngest being 14, and creating a prostitution network, was found dead in his cell at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Manhattan, New York, on August 10, 2019.
The released Epstein case files included famous names such as Prince Andrew, U.S. President Donald Trump, former U.S. President Bill Clinton, former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak, former U.S. Vice President Al Gore, actor Kevin Spacey, singer Michael Jackson, illusionist David Copperfield, lawyer Alan Dershowitz, and former New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson.
The FBI also stated that, as a result of its investigation with the U.S. Department of Justice, there was no evidence of a "client list" involving famous individuals, and it concluded that Epstein, who was alleged to have been murdered to cover up the crimes of individuals including government officials, celebrities, and businesspeople, actually committed suicide in his cell.