Jeffrey Epstein craved big homes, elite friends - and, investigators say, underage girls Page 1 of 7 PalmBeachPost.com €i'n'i PRINTTHIS Jeffrey Epstein craved big homes, elite friends - and, investigators say, underage girls By Andrew Marra Palm Beach Post Staff Writer Monday, August 14, 2006 WINGED GARGOYLES guarded the gate at Jeffrey Epstein's Palm Beach mansion. Inside, hidden cameras trolled two rooms, while the girls came and went. For the police detectives who sifted through the garbage outside and kept records of visitors, it was the lair of a troubling target. Jeffrey Epstein Billionaire financier Jeffrey Epstein has been indicted for felony solicitation of prostitution by a grand jury following accusations by teen girls. • Past headlines Browse Specials & Deals From Local Dealerships Autos PalmBeachPostcom Epstein, one of the most mysterious of the country's mega-rich, was known as much for his secrecy as for his love of fine things: magnificent homes, private jets, beautiful women, friendships with the world's elite. But at Palm Beach police headquarters, he was becoming known for something else: the regular arrival of teenage girls he hired to give him massages and, police say, perform sexual favors. More local news Epstein was different from most sexual Latest breaking news, photos and all of today's Post stones. abuse suspects; he was far more powerful. Share This Story He counted among his friends former President Bill Clinton, Donald Trump and Prince Andrew, along with some of the most prominent legal, scientific and business minds in the country. When detectives started asking questions and teenage girls started talking, a wave of legal resistance followed. If Palm Beach police didn't know quite who Jeffrey Epstein was, they found out soon enough. http://palmbeachpost.printthis.clickability.corn/pt/cpt?action=cpt&title=Jeffrey+Epstein+cra... 1/2/2008 EFTA00189966