Archive · 23 Jul 2026
French Modelling Scout Linked to Epstein Found Dead
A French modelling scout named Daniel Siad, who was friends with the late American financier Jeffrey Epstein, was found dead at his home near Paris.
Siad was being investigated in France for helping Epstein traffic and abuse women.
He had not been questioned yet but denied the allegations, saying he wanted to tell his side of the story.
An investigation is ongoing to find out how he died.
Siad's name was mentioned in many documents related to Epstein's case.
Another modelling agent, Jean-Luc Brunel, who was also linked to Epstein, was arrested in 2020 and found dead in prison in 2022.
Epstein himself died in prison in 2019 while waiting for his trial.
Daniel Siad, a French modelling scout linked to Jeffrey Epstein, was found dead at his home outside Paris.
Siad was under investigation for aiding Epstein in trafficking and abusing women.
He denied the allegations and wanted to give his version of events.
An investigation to determine the cause of death has been opened.
Siad's name appeared in almost 2,000 documents released as part of the declassified Epstein files.
- Who
- Daniel Siad, a 69-year-old French modelling scout with ties to Jeffrey Epstein
- What
- Found dead at his home outside Paris
- When
- Discovered on Monday evening
- Where
- Home outside Paris
- Why
- Under investigation for aiding Epstein in trafficking and abusing women
Defense Perspective
Prosecution Perspective
Involvement in Epstein's Activities
Defense Perspective
Daniel Siad denied the allegations and wanted to give his version of events, stating that Epstein deceived him and he had no way of knowing that the latter was dangerous.
Prosecution Perspective
Siad was under investigation for aiding Epstein in trafficking and abusing women, with several complaints, including allegations of rape, filed against him.
- Name
- Daniel Siad
- Age
- 69
- Location of Death
- Home outside Paris
- Investigation Status
- Under investigation for human trafficking
- Autopsy
- To be conducted as part of the probe
- Epstein's Death
- Died in prison in 2019 while awaiting trial for sex trafficking
- Jean-Luc Brunel
- Arrested in 2020, found dead in prison in 2022
- Documents
- Siad's name appeared in almost 2,000 documents in the declassified Epstein files
Sources
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