Overview
- Edward Juul Rød-Larsen, found dead Wednesday in Oslo, was 25 and his family’s lawyers confirmed his death as Norwegian media reported it as suicide.
- Norwegian and French police recently opened a joint investigation into his parents, Terje Rød-Larsen and Mona Juul, over suspected aggravated corruption tied to Jeffrey Epstein.
- Investigators are reviewing whether gifts, services, or payments from Epstein to the couple could be bribes and whether any benefits reached their two children, according to VG.
- Released files and trust records report that Epstein named Edward and his twin sister as beneficiaries for about $5 million each, and the family says no money was paid.
- The family’s lawyers, Thomas Skjelbred and John Christian Elden, said months of intense public scrutiny placed heavy strain on the family and urged against simple cause-and-effect claims.