As conspiracy theories and doubts exploded online after Virginia Giuffre’s sudden death, her longtime Australian attorney has stepped forward to shut down the speculation—insisting her earlier comments were “misinterpreted” and the tragedy was not suspicious.T

Virginia Giuffre, the prominent Jeffrey Epstein accuser whose allegations implicated Prince Andrew and helped convict Ghislaine Maxwell, died on April 25, 2025, at age 41 in Neergabby, Western Australia. Her family initially confirmed suicide, linking it to lifelong trauma from abuse. However, brief doubts from her father and misinterpreted comments from her attorney fueled online speculation, prompting a clarification.

Giuffre’s Australia-based attorney, Karrie Louden, addressed the controversy in a May 2025 statement to PEOPLE: “I would like to set the record straight as things I said have been misinterpreted.” She emphasized she was “not willing to speculate on her cause of death as to whether it was suicide or misadventure,” adding, “I do not believe it was suspicious in any way.” Louden stressed that the coroner would determine the official cause based on evidence, deferring to the ongoing investigation.

Initial reports quoted Louden expressing “big question marks” over the death, amplifying conspiracy theories echoing Epstein’s own controversial 2019 jail suicide. Giuffre’s father, Sky Roberts, briefly claimed “somebody got to her,” citing her past statements denying suicidal intent. Authorities, however, consistently ruled the death non-suspicious, with Western Australia police confirming no foul play.

Giuffre’s courage defined her legacy. Groomed at 16 by Maxwell while working at Mar-a-Lago, she alleged trafficking to Epstein’s elite circle, including Prince Andrew (who denied claims and settled her 2021 lawsuit in 2022 without liability). Her testimony aided Maxwell’s 2021 conviction and 20-year sentence. Through her nonprofit SOAR, Giuffre empowered survivors globally.

In her final months, Giuffre faced hardships: a contentious divorce, limited child access, and injuries from a March 2025 car-bus crash. Her posthumous memoir, Nobody’s Girl (October 2025), details abuse and new allegations. A handwritten note urged survivors to unite.

Louden’s clarification quells speculation, reaffirming trust in official processes. Giuffre’s death underscores abuse survivors’ heightened suicide risks, per RAINN, renewing calls for mental health support. Though questions lingered briefly, her attorney’s words reinforce that Giuffre’s tragic end stemmed from unbearable trauma—not foul play. Her fearless legacy endures, inspiring justice for victims.