Posted on 05/02/2026 12:40:37 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum
The son of two senior Norwegian diplomats under investigation over ties to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has taken his own life, Norwegian newspaper VG reported earlier this week, citing lawyers for the family.
Edward Juul Rod-Larsen, 25, was found dead in Oslo days after French and Norwegian police reportedly launched a joint investigation into his parents, Mona Juul and Terje Rod-Larsen. The probe is centered around allegations that the disgraced US financier had helped the couple purchase an apartment, and left $5 million to each of their two children in his will.
The probe is part of widening international fallout from the latest release of millions of Epstein documents, which have triggered criminal investigations, arrests, and resignations across politics, business, and even royalty.
Epstein, who pleaded guilty in 2008 to soliciting sex from a minor and served 13 months of an 18-month sentence, was arrested again in 2019 on federal sex trafficking charges. He died by suicide in his jail cell ahead of his trial.
The US Department of Justice has gradually released materials related to the case under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, signed into law by US President Donald Trump.
The released documents mention numerous high-profile figures, linking some to Epstein’s network or questionable financial dealings. The disclosures have triggered resignations, probes, and reviews worldwide, with many acknowledging contact but denying wrongdoing, with some charges brought in a limited number of cases.
Last month, Former Norwegian Prime Minister Thorbjorn Jagland was hospitalized after a reported suicide attempt, days after being charged with gross corruption over accepting Epstein’s hospitality. World Economic Forum CEO Borge Brende stepped down over dinners and communications with the disgraced financier.
In the US, the release has placed renewed scrutiny on former President Bill Clinton and his wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Both have been deposed about their associations with Epstein, but have denied knowledge of his trafficking operation.
Commenting on the disclosures, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova described the scandal as exposing the “pure Satanism” at the heart of the collective West, accusing Western elites of inventing threats from Russia to distract from their own “monstrous crimes.”
“Edward Juul Rod-Larsen, 25, was found dead in Oslo days after French and Norwegian police reportedly launched a joint investigation into his parents”. When did he die, I mean right away or during the night.
Move along people nothing to see here..
No details of the suicide or the earlier attempt.
Maybe he tied a bed sheet around his neck and jumped 10 inches off a bed. With no beam above him to tie it on.
Killed himself, just like Epstein, huh? Who woudda guessed?
Did the HilaryHag know him?
“He died by suicide in his jail cell ahead of his trial.”
Fixed.
I wonder when Swalwell associates will withdraw from public life. It’s bound to happen, how can a sane person not be embarrassed?
More like liability Loose Ends being tightened up
Yeah, being left $5 million in Epstein’s will, even if you personally had no hand in it, is not a badge of honor.
The kid probably had other psychological issues, which his corrupt parents did help either.
The best option would be to have used that money for something good and positive, create a fund for child-sex victims, anti-trafficking, etc...
Just one more thing...”Who benefits by his death?”
The Epstein Will split any remaining property 50/50 between the Epstein personal accountant and the Epstein personal attorney.
According to most sources, the original Epstein Estate was in the $600 million range.
According to most sources, about $400 million (including legal fees) has been distributed to about 100 women who claim they had sex with Epstein before they were 18 years old.
Before his death, Epstein paid about $50 million (including legal fees) to about 50 women who claimed under age sex.
The Hillary and Bill connection may be more about money than sex. Bubba likes “big” girls that wear berets.
Kid never got a cent. Epstein's estate is locked until all the ladies' claims are paid, at which time it will probably be zero.
“ how can a sane person not be embarrassed?”
Sociopaths are incapable of being embarrassed. We have many people in this country who are sociopaths and have no ability for empathy with anyone else. They lie with no regrets whatsoever
Fixed it.
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