Social media platforms are buzzing with claims and new information suggesting that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein may still be alive, with evidence purportedly refuting his death by suicide in prison in 2019.
Social media platforms have been inundated with theories and claims that American billionaire Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender, is still alive. Participants on these platforms have circulated a series of images and messages claiming to provide evidence against the official reports of his death or suicide in a New York prison cell in 2019. One popular claim suggests that Epstein has been seen wandering the streets of Tel Aviv, with some images allegedly showing him with a beard and long hair, leading fans of the conspiracy to argue that this proves his death was faked.
Investigative teams, including one from Al Jazeera, have scrutinized the viral images, noting the presence of street signs in multiple languages that purport to lend authenticity to the scenes. However, upon closer examination, it has been established that the image in question is in fact an AI-generated creation. A watermark embedded in the image was traced back to 'SynthID', a tool associated with Google, indicating a deliberate manipulation rather than a genuine photograph of Epstein.
Despite not being supported by real evidence, one particular tweet promoting these theories has amassed around 6 million impressions, demonstrating the power of social media in spreading misinformation and conspiracy theories. This incident highlights the ongoing public fascination with Epstein’s controversial life and death, and serves as a reminder of the challenges in combating false narratives in the digital age.
