The property is referenced thousands of times in the Epstein files, and Torrez’s office says the Justice Department has ignored at least ten requests for access to the documents. “We asked the Department of Justice to cooperate by providing access to records that may be critical to identifying victims, witnesses, and additional criminal conduct at Zorro Ranch. Their delay is actively hurting our criminal investigation and delaying justice Epstein survivors deserve,” he added. The state’s 2019 criminal investigation into Epstein’s activities in New Mexico closed within a year without any charges filed. Virginia Giuffre died by suicide in 2025 ( Getty )Epstein bought the ranch from former New Mexico Governor Bruce King.