Epstein claimed to manage money only for billionaires. Yet his client list was never verified. His wealth - estimated at over $500 million - has no clear legitimate source.

Leslie Wexner, founder of L Brands, is the only confirmed client. He gave Epstein power of attorney over his finances. Wexner later claimed Epstein "misappropriated" funds.

The Manhattan townhouse - the largest private residence in the city - was transferred from Wexner to Epstein for $0. The property was worth over $50 million.

If Epstein was running a blackmail operation, the payments could come from anywhere. Wealthy targets paying to keep their secrets. Intelligence agencies funding an asset. Both possibilities track with the evidence.

His financial documents were notably absent from court proceedings. No detailed accounting of his assets or income sources was ever entered into evidence.

The absence is telling. Someone decided these records should not become public. Whether to protect Epstein's "clients" or to protect those who funded him - or both.