DOJ files show that the guard searched for “Latest On Epstein In Jail” twice before his death.
Forensic Report Uncovers Suspicious Bank Activity and Internet History of Fired Guard
Recent documents from the Department of Justice have revealed concerning details about the conduct of the guards responsible for monitoring Jeffrey Epstein on the night of his death.
Tova Noel, one of the two workers at the Metropolitan Correctional Center previously accused of falsifying records, has once again drawn attention after forensic files indicated that she was searching for information about the high-profile inmate just minutes before he was discovered dead.
FBI records indicate that Noel conducted searches for “latest on Epstein in jail” two times, first at 5:42 a.m. and then again at 5:52 a.m. Less than 40 minutes later, her partner, Michael Thomas, found Epstein hanging in his cell at 6:30 a.m. During the time of these searches, prosecutors allege that the pair was failing to conduct their required 30-minute checks as they browsed for furniture and motorcycles online.
In response to the digital trail presented during a sworn statement in 2021, Noel completely denied the allegations, stating, “I don’t remember doing that,” and implied that the FBI’s records were incorrect.
“I’ve never worked in the Special Housing Unit and actually done rounds every 30 minutes,” Noel informed investigators, suggesting that negligence and the falsification of logs were commonplace at the Manhattan federal lockup.
The documents further emphasize a “suspicious activity report” from Chase Bank concerning Noel’s finances. From April 2018 to July 2019, Noel conducted several cash deposits, with the most significant being a $5,000 amount given just ten days prior to Epstein’s death. Even though she drove a $62,000 Range Rover and made nearly $12,000 in unexplained cash deposits while employed in the unit where Epstein was incarcerated, records indicate that investigators did not inquire about the money during her DOJ interview.
One of the most unsettling aspects is the FBI’s analysis of the notorious “orange blob” captured in unclear surveillance footage. For years, conspiracy theorists have engaged in discussions regarding the identity of a figure observed near Epstein’s cell at 10:40 p.m. The newly released files indicate that the agency holds the view that the figure was Noel transporting linen or clothing. Epstein ultimately used orange cloth to end his life, yet Noel testified she “never distributed linen—ever.” When directly questioned about her involvement in the financier’s death, she replied with a straightforward “no.”
