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Newly Released Epstein Documents Reveal 330 Gallons of Sulphuric Acid Sent to His Island as Federal Probe Began Newly unsealed records from the Epstein files add another unsettling data point to the timeline surrounding the federal case against Jeffrey Epstein, revealing that a large shipment of sulphuric acid was ordered for his private island on the same day authorities formally launched their investigation. Documents released on January 30 show that six 55-gallon drums, totaling 330 gallons of sulphuric acid, were delivered to Little St. James in the US Virgin Islands on June 12, 2018. That date matches when the Federal Bureau of Investigation opened a federal probe into Epstein’s alleged sex trafficking operation. A receipt included in the files lists the cost of the purchase at $5,964. Accompanying emails outline the order in technical language, noting: “x 6 55 gal drums sulphuric acid w/fuel and insurance charge for transport; materials for conductivity probes; replacement pH and cable – RO Plant – LSJ.” The reference to an RO plant points to a reverse osmosis water purification system. Sulphuric acid is commonly used in water treatment to manage pH levels, soften water, and improve the performance of filtration equipment. Additional emails in the newly released archive, some dating back to 2013, suggest the chemical had been used on the island for this purpose well before the 2018 investigation. Despite that context, the timing of the purchase has fueled speculation online. One social media post claimed, “One Epstein files email they requested 6 55-gallon drums of sulphuric acid, the only thing that is used for is to dissolve bodies.” There is no evidence in the documents to support criminal use of the chemical, and the records themselves offer no explanation beyond water system maintenance. Epstein was arrested in July 2019 and later died in a New York jail cell while awaiting trial. He had previously been convicted of soliciting prostitution from a minor and was registered as a sex offender. The broader cache of files released by the US Department of Justice includes millions of pages of material taken from Epstein’s computers, such as emails, photos, and videos, which investigators say document what prosecutors described as a wide-ranging network of abuse. While the sulphuric acid order stands out for its scale and timing, the documents themselves stop short of drawing conclusions, leaving the detail as another unresolved piece in a case that continues to raise disturbing questions years after Epstein’s death. https://balleralert.com/profiles/blogs/epstein-island-sulphuric-acid-purchase/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky