Epstein Emails Uncover Dark Interest in Poisonous 'Angel's Trumpet' Plant
An email exchange involving the late convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has unveiled another disturbing layer of his operations, focusing on a highly toxic plant known as "Angel's Trumpet." The correspondence suggests Epstein inquired about "trumpet plants at nursery," potentially referring to this poisonous species that produces scopolamine, a drug infamous for inducing a dissociative, zombie-like state in users.
Key Email Details and Scopolamine Connections
On March 3, 2014, Epstein sent an email to an individual named Ann Rodriguez, asking them to "Ask chris about my trumpet plants at nursery [SIC]?" This query aligns with subsequent documents showing Epstein received an article detailing the effects of scopolamine, derived from such plants. The article, forwarded on January 27, 2015, by Antoine Verglas, had the subject line: "Scopolamine: Powerful drug growing in the forests of Colombia that ELIMINATES free will." It described scopolamine as making people "highly suggestible," with the chilling note: "You can guide them wherever you want. It's like they're a child."
Further evidence emerged in a third email dated February 7, 2022, which included a victim impact statement from Joseph Manzaro. He recounted being drugged with scopolamine in December 2014, highlighting the drug's real-world misuse in sinister contexts.
Understanding the Dangers of Scopolamine
Trumpet plants, common names for woody shrubs or small trees with fragrant, trumpet-shaped flowers, are extremely toxic and produce scopolamine. According to Science Direct, this substance impairs memory and decision-making, with severe overdoses potentially leading to paralysis and death. Symptoms include dry mucous membranes, tachycardia, confusion, and hallucinations. Its side-effects have earned it nicknames like "devil's breath" and associations with zombie-like states.
In pharmacology, scopolamine is used to treat sickness and nausea, but its alarming property is that it often does not show up in toxicology reports, making detection difficult. In countries like Colombia, where it is known as burundanga, the drug is reportedly used for coercive acts, including as a date rape drug, warned by UK Addiction Treatment Centres.
Background on Epstein and Document Releases
Jeffrey Epstein died in his New York jail cell in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex-trafficking charges. Due to the involvement of numerous elite figures in his operations, lawmakers pressured the U.S. Department of Justice under President Donald Trump to release the Epstein Files in 2025. Since then, approximately 3.5 million files have been made public, revealing names from American high society, including politicians, Hollywood stars, and businessmen, shedding light on this dark chapter.
