Daniel Siad, a model recruiter linked to the Jeffrey Epstein case, was found dead in his home in Colombes, France, earlier this week.
The deputy public prosecutor confirmed the death and announced that an autopsy will determine the cause. An investigation into the circumstances began on Monday evening after the discovery.
Siad’s name appears thousands of times in United States Department of Justice files related to the Epstein investigation, reflecting extensive involvement.
He continued to work with Epstein after the billionaire’s conviction and registration as a sex offender, maintaining contact despite the legal fallout.
Communications reveal that Siad regularly sent Epstein photographs and personal details of young women he recruited as assistants or workers. In a 2015 email, Siad forwarded an image of a 16‑year‑old and her friend, to which Epstein replied that the girls were “too old.”
Siad publicly denied any knowledge of Epstein’s criminal activities, stating he trusted the billionaire and regarded him as a professional.
He also faced multiple allegations of sexual abuse, including rape, which he rejected, insisting he had never committed such acts.
Despite the extensive documentation, investigators never questioned Siad before his death.
A former model who participated in the investigation noted that Siad’s death eliminates a critical source of information that had not been obtained under oath.
Jeffrey Epstein died in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex‑trafficking charges.
Siad’s death adds another unresolved link to the ongoing scrutiny of the Epstein network.
