An inquiry has been initiated into the ranch formerly owned by Jeffrey Epstein, where authorities suspect a valuable artifact known as the “death bell” may be concealed. Epstein, a convicted sex offender, possessed multiple properties in the US, including the vast Zorro Ranch in New Mexico. Following recent disclosures from the Epstein Files, the state’s attorney general, Raúl Torrez, authorized a search of the property.

Allegations have surfaced that Epstein may have hidden the bodies of two girls near the ranch, prompting the FBI to probe the possible presence of a stolen “death bell” at the site. This historic artifact, originally housed at the San Jose de Gracia Mission Church in Las Trampas, went missing during a renovation in the 1930s. The bell, crafted from gold and silver, vanished nearly a century ago but was once used during funeral ceremonies at the church.

Newly released documents from the Epstein Files have raised concerns about why authorities did not investigate the ranch in 2019. An individual informed the FBI that he had spotted a bell resembling the missing artifact inside the property, sparking further interest in the case. Despite arresting Epstein in 2019 and searching his New York City residence, law enforcement did not explore his New Mexico estate, preferring to rely on drone footage and online images.

An anonymous email received by a radio host in 2019 alleged that Epstein ordered the burial of two foreign girls near the Zorro Ranch, claiming they died during violent sexual encounters. The sender, claiming to be a former ranch employee, forwarded this information to the FBI, leading to its inclusion in the Epstein files. The New Mexico Department of Justice has urged anyone with credible information to step forward and assist in the ongoing investigation.