A New York Times report reveals Jeffrey Epstein made at least three documented suicide attempts while incarcerated in a Manhattan jail in 2019 prior to his death. The report details previously undisclosed incidents of self-harm. Epstein, awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges, was found dead in his cell in August 2019, a death officially ruled a suicide. The New York Times’ findings raise further questions surrounding the circumstances of his detention and the monitoring procedures in place. Details of the attempts were reportedly not widely known at the time of his death. The report suggests a more comprehensive history of suicidal ideation than initially understood by authorities. Further investigation into the events leading up to Epstein’s death continues.