Virginia Giuffre, Jeffrey Epstein’s most vocal and courageous accuser, died by suicide on April 25, 2025, at her farm in Neergabby, Western Australia. She was 41. In the days following her tragic death, her family discovered and shared a handwritten note among her personal journals—a poignant message urging survivors of sexual abuse to unite and continue the fight for justice. Though not a traditional suicide note, it has been described as a haunting final call to action, reflecting her lifelong dedication to exposing predators and supporting victims.
The note, penned in Giuffre’s distinctive handwriting, reads: “We are not going to go away. Mothers, fathers, sisters and brothers need to show the battlelines are drawn and we stand together to fight for the future of victims. Is protesting the answer? I don’t know. But we’ve got to start somewhere.” Her brother Sky Roberts and sister-in-law Amanda Roberts shared it on social media, timing it with a survivors’ march in Washington, D.C., on Denim Day. They emphasized that Giuffre’s voice “will not be silenced” and that she remains “with” the community in spirit.
Giuffre’s family statement confirmed the suicide, attributing it to the overwhelming toll of lifelong trauma: “She lost her life to suicide, after being a lifelong victim of sexual abuse and sex trafficking… In the end, the toll of abuse is so heavy that it became unbearable.” In her final months, Giuffre faced immense personal struggles—a bitter divorce, restricted access to her three children, recovery from a serious car accident involving a school bus, and ongoing health issues. Despite these challenges, she completed her posthumous memoir, Nobody’s Girl, released in October 2025, detailing her abuse and unyielding pursuit of accountability.
Giuffre’s bravery reshaped the Epstein scandal. Recruited by Ghislaine Maxwell at age 16 while working at Mar-a-Lago, she alleged trafficking to Epstein and powerful men, including Prince Andrew (who settled her 2021 lawsuit out of court without admitting liability). Her public testimony helped secure Maxwell’s 2021 conviction and inspired countless survivors to speak out.
Her death has sparked renewed calls for better mental health support for abuse victims, with organizations like RAINN highlighting elevated suicide risks among survivors. While some family members initially questioned the circumstances, authorities deemed it non-suspicious.
Giuffre’s handwritten words serve as a haunting reminder: the fight must continue. Though silenced too soon, her legacy empowers a movement that refuses to fade. Survivors worldwide honor her by drawing those battlelines—and standing together.
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