Jeffrey Epstein’s main private island is called Little St. James , located in the Caribbean in the U.S. Virgin Islands, a short distance southeast of St. Thomas.

Where the island is

  • Little St. James is part of the Virgin Islands archipelago and lies in U.S. territory as one of the U.S. Virgin Islands.
  • It sits roughly 2 miles off the coast of St. Thomas, near the main sea and air routes into the territory.
  • The island is small, about 0.28–0.32 square kilometers (around 72 acres), and accessible only by boat or helicopter.

Why people call it “Epstein Island”

  • Epstein bought Little St. James in 1998 and owned it until his death in 2019, which led to the widespread nickname “Epstein Island.”
  • Court filings and investigations describe it as a base of operations for underage sex trafficking and other serious crimes, which is why it is frequently referenced in news and legal coverage.

Related island and what happened later

  • Epstein also acquired a nearby, larger island called Great St. James, which is adjacent to Little St. James in the same area of the U.S. Virgin Islands.
  • After his death, both islands were sold; reporting indicates they were bought by investor Stephen Deckoff, who has announced plans to turn them into a luxury resort.

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