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Guides to the Epstein Files

Step-by-step guides to searching, reading, and understanding the Jeffrey Epstein investigation documents released by the U.S. Department of Justice. Whether you're a journalist, researcher, or curious citizen, these guides will help you navigate the archive.

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What Are the Epstein Files? Complete Guide to the DOJ Releases

A comprehensive overview of the 207,000+ Jeffrey Epstein investigation documents released by the U.S. Department of Justice, what they contain, how they were released, and why they matter.

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How to Search the Epstein Files: Step-by-Step Tutorial

Learn how to effectively search through 207,000+ Epstein investigation documents using full-text search, semantic search, filters, and AI-powered Q&A.

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Epstein Flight Logs Explained: The Lolita Express Records

A detailed guide to the Epstein flight logs, including what the Lolita Express records show, key airports, how to read the logs, and how to search for specific passengers and routes.

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The Epstein Black Book: All Names Explained

A comprehensive guide to Jeffrey Epstein's address book (the 'black book'), who is listed, what the entries contain, how the book was obtained, and how to search all names in the archive.

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Complete Epstein Investigation Timeline: 2005 to 2026

A comprehensive chronological timeline of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, from the initial 2005 Palm Beach police investigation through the DOJ document releases in 2025, covering key arrests, trials, and legal proceedings.

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The Epstein Network: Key Connections & Associates

An analytical guide to the network of connections documented in the Epstein files, including key associates, institutional relationships, and how to explore the network graph in the archive.

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Who Is Named in the Epstein Documents? Key Figures Guide

A guide to the key categories of individuals named in the 207,000+ Epstein investigation documents, how they are categorized, and how to find information about specific people in the archive.

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Epstein Island Visitors: What the Flight Logs Show

An analysis of what the Epstein flight logs reveal about travel to Little St. James Island in the U.S. Virgin Islands, including routes, airports, frequency, and how to search the flight data.

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FAQ: Using the Archive

How do I search the Epstein files?
Use the Search page to enter keywords, names, or phrases. The archive supports full-text keyword search and AI-powered semantic search that finds documents by meaning. You can also filter by document type, source, and date range.
What types of documents are in the archive?
The archive includes court records, FBI investigation files, FOIA releases, depositions, correspondence, financial records, flight logs, seized emails, photographs, and Amazon purchase orders — all from official government releases.
How do I find a specific person in the files?
Visit the All Names page to browse every person alphabetically, or use the search bar on any page. Each person has a detailed profile showing documents mentioning them, flight log appearances, email references, and connections to other individuals.