Epstein’s Island Sold: What Happened to ‘Paedo Island’ After His Death?

Q: How much did Epstein’s island sell for?

It sold in March 2023 for approximately $60 million to billionaire Stephen Deckoff.

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Published July 20, 2025 2:08 PM PDT

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What Happened to Jeffrey Epstein’s Private Island? The Dark Legacy of Little Saint James.

For years, Little Saint James, a remote 70-acre island in the U.S. Virgin Islands, was Jeffrey Epstein’s private playground. Known infamously as “Paedo Island,” it became the alleged site of horrific abuse involving some of the world’s most powerful people.

But after Jeffrey Epstein’s death in 2019, the fate of his island raised new questions: What would happen to the place where so many alleged crimes took place?

As of July 2025, Little Saint James has been sold, renamed, and is being quietly transformed into a luxury resort—though many argue its disturbing past cannot, and should not, be forgotten.

Epstein’s Island: Sold for $60 Million

Aerial view of Jeffrey Epstein's private island, Little Saint James, showing villas, docks, and tropical coastline surrounded by turquoise waters.

Little Saint James, Jeffrey Epstein’s former private island in the U.S. Virgin Islands, was sold in 2023 and is now being redeveloped as a luxury eco-resort.

In March 2023, Epstein’s private island was sold for approximately $60 million to U.S. billionaire Stephen Deckoff, founder of SD Investments according top CBS. Deckoff has a celebrity net worth of $2.8 billion according to Forbes (July 2025). His plans? To convert both Little Saint James and the neighboring Great Saint James (another Epstein property) into a high-end eco-resort catering to wealthy tourists.

Deckoff, who lives in the Virgin Islands, has publicly stated that he intends to “transform the island’s reputation” and create a positive future. But for many, turning the scene of one of modern history’s darkest scandals into a vacation spot feels more like erasure than renewal.

What Happened to the Evidence?

Little Saint James, Jeffrey Epstein’s former private island in the U.S. Virgin Islands, was sold in 2023 and is now being redeveloped as a luxury eco-resort.

Federal agents conducted several searches of Little Saint James both before and after Epstein’s death. While investigators reportedly seized electronic devices, documents, and other materials, the full scope of what was uncovered has never been disclosed.

The island’s most mysterious structures—including Epstein’s blue-and-white temple, underground rooms rumored to exist, and extensive surveillance systems—remain the focus of speculation. Some believe vital evidence was missed or intentionally hidden.

Despite the conspiracy theories, official searches are believed to be complete. No active investigations focused specifically on the island have been publicly confirmed as of 2025.

No Memorial for Victims

As of today, Little Saint James has no public memorial or acknowledgment of Epstein’s victims. The survivors of Epstein’s abuse, along with advocacy organizations, have repeatedly called for a permanent tribute to be established—but none has been created.

With the island now under private ownership and future plans focused on luxury tourism, many worry that the crimes committed there will be quietly forgotten.

The Future of Little Saint James

Little Saint James, Jeffrey Epstein’s former private island in the U.S. Virgin Islands, was sold in 2023 and is now being redeveloped as a luxury eco-resort.

While parts of the island remain under development, some of Epstein’s original buildings are still standing—including villas, guesthouses, and the infamous temple structure. Whether these will be demolished, renovated, or preserved remains unclear.

Critics argue that reopening Little Saint James as a resort fails to respect the victims and the crimes that took place there. Others question whether the island should have been preserved as a crime site or even turned into a national memorial.