Surviving Jeffrey Epstein: Jennifer Araoz (Part 1) (7/17/25)

Sarah Kellen (also known as Sarah Vickers), once a trusted aide in Jeffrey Epstein’s inner circle, has long avoided criminal charges despite repeated allegations that place her at the heart of his sex-trafficking operations. Witnesses during Ghislaine Maxwell’s trial testified that Kellen helped schedule and facilitate sexualized “massages” — some involving minors — and a federal judge during Maxwell’s sentencing explicitly called Kellen “a knowing participant in the criminal conspiracy” and “criminally responsible,” yet she remains unindicted. In addition, Kellen’s name was listed as an “unindicted co-conspirator” in Epstein’s 2007 non-prosecution deal, a legal safeguard that has repeatedly shielded key associates of Epstein from prosecution.The reasons she has so far escaped prison are systemic and deeply troubling: prosecutorial discretion, insufficient willingness to pursue powerful enablers, and the invocation of legal immunities and procedural barriers. Though courts have acknowledged her culpability in written rulings, no one has yet brought charges, and she has been able to evade serving subpoenas or depositions, further blocking accountability. In effect, Kellen benefits from both the same structural protection that helped shield Epstein and his inner circle, and the impossibility of prosecuting a deceased ringleader — leaving her lurking in the shadows, unpunished despite having been publicly named as central to the conspiratorial enterprise.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

25 Sep 46min

Neighbors have complained that Sarah Kellen Vickers and her husband are unpleasant and disruptive to live near. Reports describe late-night disturbances, loud behavior, and an apparent disregard for community standards, with neighbors calling them “horrible neighbors.” Accounts point to neglected property upkeep, tensions over shared spaces, and a general atmosphere of hostility that makes her unwelcome in her own neighborhood. These stories add another layer of negativity to her public image, showing that the toxicity surrounding her extends beyond her Epstein ties and into her day-to-day life.Even acknowledging the tabloid nature of some of these reports, the portrait that emerges is one of consistent friction with those living nearby. Neighbors have alleged a pattern of inconsiderate conduct, from blocking driveways to failing to keep their home in order, creating a lingering sense of resentment in the community. While she may have avoided prison, she has not avoided the ire of those forced to share their block with her, who see her not just as a disgraced Epstein associate but also as a blight on their neighborhood.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

25 Sep 36min

Lilly Ann Sanchez played a legally significant but deeply controversial role in the Epstein saga: she was one of Jeffrey Epstein’s attorneys and signed key documents related to his immunity deal. In particular, she is listed as attorney for Epstein in the 2007 Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA) that granted him sweeping protections from federal prosecution, enabling him to plead to lesser state charges while shielding many potential co-conspirators. Her involvement continues to elicit scrutiny because the NPA was criticized for its secrecy, for failing to notify many victims, and for using procedural maneuvers that effectively gutted accountability.Michael Reiter served as the Palm Beach, Florida, police chief from 2001 to 2009, and he spearheaded the earliest law enforcement efforts to investigate Epstein’s sexual misconduct. In 2005–2006, Reiter directed surveillance on Epstein’s Palm Beach properties, gathered evidence (including notepads recovered from trash) implicating underage victims, and pressed prosecutors for more serious charges than they ultimately pursued. He later publicly denounced the lenient handling of the case (especially the 2007 non-prosecution agreement), calling the Florida prosecutorial outcome a monumental failure of justice.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

25 Sep 42min

William Steel, the self-described jewel thief, has claimed that Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell recorded powerful men with underage girls inside Epstein’s residences. According to Steel, he personally saw tapes that showed high-profile figures in compromising and illegal sexual situations, alleging that Maxwell played a central role in filming and cataloging this blackmail material. He has also said that Epstein bragged about his collection of incriminating evidence, which Steel insists was part of a strategy to control and manipulate the elite who passed through Epstein’s orbit.But Steel’s story is riddled with credibility issues. He has a criminal past, shifting accounts, and has never provided verifiable proof of the tapes he claims to have seen. No law enforcement agency or court proceeding has confirmed the existence of the material he describes, nor has he produced independent evidence tying specific politicians or public figures to these allegations. While his claims fit neatly into the broader narrative of Epstein’s obsession with leverage and control, they remain unsubstantiated, anecdotal, and impossible to separate from the possibility of self-promotion.To contact me:Bobbycapucci@protonmail.comSource:https://nypost.com/2020/07/11/ghislaine-maxwell-allegedly-filmed-politicians-with-underage-girls/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

25 Sep 13min

Jeffrey Epstein and Bill Clinton were a lot closer than most people know or understand. From all kinds of financial "donations" to Clinton, to visits to various properties to being invited to Chelsea Clinton's wedding, you'd have to be blind or playing serious partisan politics to not see how deep the ties run between the Clinton's and Epstein and Maxwell. Yet, there has not been no serious investigation (that we are aware of) into the relationship Epstein and Clinton shared and nobody has even bothered to call out his spokesperson for the canned statement he continues to offer. Hopefully, after these new revelations, the legacy media will re-evaluate their position and dive into the deep end instead of just checking the water temperature with their finely manicured toes.(commercial at 26:49)To contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://www.thedailybeast.com/epstein-shared-hotel-room-with-bill-clinton-and-was-terrified-of-being-poisoned-says-victim-juliette-bryantBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

25 Sep 39min

Caroline Kaufman, now 27, filed a lawsuit against Jeffrey Epstein’s estate seeking $500 million in damages, claiming that an incident when she was 17 years old at Epstein’s Manhattan mansion resulted in the development of a serious bone disease (osteomyelitis). She alleges that during a fake modeling casting arranged by Epstein, she was raped, and in the course of the assault Epstein struck her in the face and pinned her arm, which she says led to a jaw injury that triggered the disease. After the assault, Kaufman says she suffered severe pain, muscle spasms, and emotional trauma; the physical injury is central to her claim.Kaufman first considered taking compensation through the Epstein victim’s compensation fund but rejected the offer she received as “offensive,” saying it wouldn’t even cover the surgery she believes she needs. She alleges the fund did not distribute its money in a way that was fair or sufficient to victims. Citing Epstein’s estimated worth (over $600 million), her legal team argues that the compensation sought is within reason given the severity of the harm alleged.To contact me:Bobbycapucci@protonmail.comSource:https://nypost.com/2021/06/15/jeffrey-epstein-accuser-sues-for-500m-over-bone-disease/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

25 Sep 22min

Jeffrey Epstein’s plane, infamously nicknamed the “Lolita Express,” was less a private jet and more a flying fortress of depravity. Flight logs showed that it ferried not just Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, but also a steady parade of young women and high-profile guests who had no business cozying up to a convicted predator. The plane wasn’t about travel—it was about insulation. It gave Epstein a mobile kingdom where rules didn’t apply, where the company of billionaires and politicians blurred with the exploitation of victims in the back. Every takeoff was another reminder of how unchecked wealth allows the powerful to turn luxury into a weapon.The plane became a symbol of Epstein’s entire operation: access, privilege, and abuse stitched together at 40,000 feet. The passenger lists alone made headlines, dragging the names of presidents, princes, and moguls into the spotlight. For Epstein, it was a perfect tool—not just to shuttle people between his properties, but to compromise them, entangle them, and keep them close. Survivors described it as both a cage and a stage, where exploitation played out under the hum of jet engines. In the end, the “Lolita Express” wasn’t just Epstein’s preferred method of travel; it was proof of how brazenly he flaunted his crimes, confident that his powerful passengers would protect him rather than expose him.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

24 Sep 18min

Lin Wood, the pro-Trump attorney who spiraled into conspiracy theatrics after the 2020 election, made bizarre comments about Jeffrey Epstein that only deepened the sense that he was more interested in spectacle than truth. Wood repeatedly claimed, without evidence, that Epstein was still alive and hiding, even suggesting that secret tapes and recordings involving Epstein would surface to expose powerful figures. Instead of centering survivors or documented facts, his rhetoric veered into sensationalism, mixing Epstein with his broader QAnon-style narratives.To contact me:Bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-lin-wood-jeffrey-epstein-alive-b1781084.html?r=85614Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

24 Sep 29min