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- French modelling scout Daniel Siad, 69, who was linked to Jeffrey Epstein and under investigation for rape and human trafficking allegations, was found dead at his home outside Paris on July 20, 2026.
- Authorities have opened an investigation into the cause of death and ordered an autopsy, while his lawyer suggested he died of a heart attack.
- Siad had denied the allegations made by at least five women and had not yet been questioned by investigators.
- His death is the second of a person linked to Epstein to die in France, following modelling agent Jean-Luc Brunel's 2022 death in prison, and accusers say it may block efforts to uncover details about Epstein's network.
What to watch next
- Results of the autopsy and the cause-of-death investigation
- Whether the French trafficking and rape investigation continues against Siad's alleged associates, including Gerald Marie
- Renewed scrutiny of Epstein's network following accusers' calls for accountability
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Named France · Colombes · Ebba Karlsson · Juliette G. · Paris · BFM · Daniel Siad · Elite · French prosecutors · Gerald Marie · Jean-Luc Brunel · Jeffrey Epstein
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