New Mexico Women Come Forward on Epstein Ranch Abuse

0:00It's April 27. This is Global News Today, your AI-powered source for world news. Authorities in New Mexico are digging into how many local women and girls fell victim to Jeffrey Epstein at his oral ranch out in the middle of. Nowhere. Several folks have come forward saying they got flown there and abused by Epstein and his crew. Up until now, only one local name stood out. Rachel Benevedes, a former massage therapist from Santa Fe. The State's Truth Commission, co-sponsored by Representative Mariana Anaya, just confirmed they've heard from multiple New Mexico residents claiming. Abuse at the ranch over the 25 years Epstein owned it. This marks the first public nod to local survivors reaching out. Back in February, New Mexico reopened its probe into child sex trafficking at the ranch after the U.S. Department of Justice dropped millions of. Epstein files. One email from a supposed ex-employee even alleged Epstein buried two girls' bodies on nearby hills. In 2019, right after Epstein's arrest, the Salas Sexual Assault Services Center in Santa

1:05Fe saw about 45 people seek help. Tied to ranch abuse. Roughly a quarter to half were women saying they were victims, sparked by the news in the Me Too Wave, though none filed police reports back then. Now the commission's teaming up with the State Department of Justice to guide survivors toward possible charges against Epstein's partners. As more local step up, this ranch story keeps unfolding with fresh leads.