Alfredo Rodriguez

Alfredo Rodriguez testified and provided statements describing his years working inside Jeffrey Epstein’s Palm Beach mansion. He served as a butler and personal employee with direct access to the inner workings of the household.

Rodriguez described witnessing a constant flow of young girls arriving at the house for what were called “massages.” He stated that the girls were typically teenagers and would be led upstairs to the massage room. He confirmed the pattern of daily visits that other employees also described.

Crucially, Rodriguez obtained a copy of Epstein’s personal contact book — a document that became known as the “black book.” The book contained names, phone numbers, and contact information for hundreds of individuals, including prominent politicians, businesspeople, scientists, and socialites. Rodriguez circled the names of individuals he said were connected to the trafficking operation.

Rodriguez attempted to sell the black book to attorneys representing Epstein’s victims for $50,000 in 2009. He described it as critical evidence that could expose the full network of people involved. However, his attempt to sell rather than surrender the evidence led to federal obstruction of justice charges.

He was convicted and sentenced to 18 months in federal prison. Rodriguez expressed frustration that he was prosecuted for trying to bring evidence to light while Epstein’s powerful associates escaped scrutiny.

Rodriguez died of mesothelioma on December 30, 2014, at age 60, before the case was re-opened. Attorney Bradley Edwards later described Rodriguez as a “brave man” who tried to do the right thing but was punished for his methods. The black book he preserved ultimately became a central exhibit in subsequent litigation.