Recarey: Investigation Overview Testimony

DEPOSITION OF DETECTIVE JOSEPH RECAREY Palm Beach Police Department - Lead Investigator Detective Joseph Recarey led the Palm Beach Police Department investigation into Jeffrey Epstein that began in 2005. KEY TESTIMONY TOPICS: - How the investigation was initiated (parent's complaint about stepdaughter) - Identification of approximately 40 minor victims during investigation - Evidence collection at the Palm Beach residence - Trash pulls from Epstein property - Interviews with numerous victims and witnesses - Phone records and scheduling documents - Cooperation (and lack thereof) with federal authorities - Frustrations with the ultimate disposition of the case INVESTIGATION DETAILS: - Investigation began in March 2005 - Police conducted garbage searches ("trash pulls") finding evidence - Identified a pattern of recruitment through local schools - Documented payments to victims and recruiters - Built a case supporting multiple felony charges Detective Recarey expressed frustration that despite the extensive evidence gathered, the federal government entered the NPA rather than pursuing more serious charges. Detective Recarey passed away in May 2018. Source: Court depositions / Investigative records Available at: https://www.justice.gov/epstein/court-records