UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS
Metropolitan Correctional Center
150 Park Row
New York New York 10007
August 10, 2019
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MEMORANDUM FOR ALL CONCERNED
FROM: Lieutenantej
SUBJECT: Inmate Epstein, J Register # 76318-054 Suicide
On Saturday August 10, 2019 at approximately 6:43 AM, I was instructed by the
Operations Lieutenant to report to the NY Downtown hospital. Inmate Epstein, Jeffery
Register #76318-054 had attempted suicide. The inmate was transported to the
hospital via NYFD EMS and BOP Staff. Upon my arrival to the hospital, I was informed
by the escorting staff and Hospital staff that inmate Epstein had expired due to cardiac
arrest. The time of death was reported at 7:36AM. At this time I instructed the escorting
staff not to speak to anyone and or the media in regards to the situation. I directed my
staff to tell anyone making inquiries, to direct their questions to the MCC NY Public
Relations Officer. I returned back to the Institution and assumed my duties as the NM
Activities lieutenant.
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