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Virginia Giuffre

Virginia Giuffre (born Virginia Louise Roberts; 1983–2025) was an American-Australian advocate for survivors of sex trafficking and one of the most prominent accusers of Jeffrey Epstein.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Virginia Giuffre (1983–2025) was an American-Australian advocate for survivors of sex trafficking and one of the most prominent accusers of Jeffrey Epstein.

What it is

Giuffre publicly alleged that Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell trafficked her as a teenager to powerful men, including Prince Andrew. She later became a victims’ rights advocate and helped found the nonprofit Victims Refuse Silence.

Why it matters

Her allegations drew global attention to Epstein’s sex-trafficking network and sparked major legal and media scrutiny, including a widely reported civil case against Prince Andrew. Giuffre’s advocacy also raised awareness of survivor support and trafficking prevention.

Key details

Born in Sacramento, California, in 1983, Giuffre later moved to Australia. She died by suicide on 25 April 2025 in Neergabby, Western Australia, at age 41. Her case received significant coverage in Canada as part of the broader Epstein scandal.

In short

  • Giuffre was a central accuser in the Jeffrey Epstein sex-trafficking case.
  • She alleged Prince Andrew was among those she was trafficked to.
  • She co-founded Victims Refuse Silence to support survivors.
  • She died by suicide in April 2025.
Canadian angle

Giuffre's case received significant coverage in Canada because it was part of the wider international Epstein scandal and raised broader public interest in sexual abuse, trafficking, and survivor advocacy.

Quick questions

Who was Virginia Giuffre?
She was an American-Australian survivor advocate and one of the best-known accusers of Jeffrey Epstein.
Did Virginia Giuffre accuse Prince Andrew?
Yes. She alleged that Epstein trafficked her to Prince Andrew when she was 17; he denied the allegation.
When did Virginia Giuffre die?
She died by suicide on 25 April 2025.

Sources

  1. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Virginia-Giuffre
    Supports: Birth and death details; role as victims' rights advocate; allegations against Epstein and Maxwell; move to Australia; death by suicide.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virginia_Giuffre
    Supports: Full name; birth and death dates; American-Australian identity; advocacy role; death by suicide.
  3. BBC News — https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cql67qk0dd3o
    Supports: Her public allegations against Epstein and Prince Andrew; statement from relatives about her death by suicide.
  4. NBC News — https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/virginia-giuffre-one-jeffrey-epsteins-prominent-abuse-survivors-dies-s-rcna203027
    Supports: Her role as a prominent survivor and advocate; her contribution to investigations involving Ghislaine Maxwell.
  5. The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/26/us/virginia-giuffre-dead.html
    Supports: Her status as a central figure in the Epstein scandal; allegations of trafficking; death at age 41.
  6. BBC News — https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-59974220
    Supports: Background on her allegations and the Prince Andrew civil case.