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Model scout for Jeffrey Epstein found dead at his home near Paris

Model scout for Jeffrey Epstein found dead at his home near Paris

Summary

A French modeling scout named Daniel Siad, who worked with Jeffrey Epstein and was under investigation for human trafficking and rape, was found dead at his home near Paris. Authorities have opened an investigation to determine how he died, and an autopsy is planned.

Key Facts

  • Daniel Siad, aged 69, was accused of rape and human trafficking in France.
  • He was linked to Jeffrey Epstein through over 1,000 US Department of Justice documents.
  • Siad traveled internationally to recruit women for modeling and to connect them with Epstein.
  • He denied allegations and had not yet been questioned by investigators before his death.
  • Siad also worked for Jean-Luc Brunel, a modeling agent linked to Epstein who died in prison in 2022.
  • Epstein died in prison in 2019 while awaiting trial for sex trafficking charges.
  • A former model accused Siad of rape and human trafficking in 2024, filing criminal charges in Paris.
  • An investigation is ongoing into the cause of Siad’s death, with an autopsy scheduled.
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