Official records establish that Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide in federal custody in August 2019, with the New York City medical examiner’s autopsy, Department of Justice inspector general review, and FBI investigations confirming hanging as the cause. Subsequent file releases through 2026, including post-mortem images and prison timelines, have reinforced this determination without introducing contradictory evidence. Trader consensus at 97.7% against confirmation of life before 2027 reflects the absence of any verified sightings, DNA matches, or authenticated appearances across seven years of scrutiny. Remaining uncertainty hinges on improbable late developments such as newly authenticated forensic proof or an official reversal of the autopsy findings.