Palm Beach Police Department
Type: Law Enforcement Agency Entity Type: Organization Location: Palm Beach, FL Role: Primary investigating agency
Profile Summary
The Palm Beach Police Department conducted the primary investigation into Jeffrey Epstein beginning in 2005. Under Joseph Recarey’s leadership, the investigation documented 33+ victims and executed the critical search warrant at 358 El Brillo Way.
Investigation
Case Details
- Case Number: 1-05-000368
- Period: 2005-2006
- Lead Detective: Joseph Recarey
- Victims Interviewed: 33+
Investigation Team
- Joseph Recarey - Lead Detective
- Detective Pagan
- Detective Dawson
- Detective Altomaro
Key Actions
Search Warrant Execution (October 20, 2005)
- Location: 358 El Brillo Way
- Evidence seized (see location node for details)
Victim Interviews
- Documented 33+ victim statements
- Established pattern of abuse
- Identified recruitment network
Documentation
- 84+ police incident reports generated
- Case files maintained
- Evidence chain documented
Network Connections
Investigated
- Jeffrey Epstein - Primary subject
- Ghislaine Maxwell - Named in investigation
Coordinated With
- FBI - Federal coordination
Interviewed
- Virginia Roberts Giuffre
- 33+ additional victims
Source References
- Police incident reports
- Case documentation
/resources/epstein-extraction/SUMMARY.md
Network Visualization
PALM BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT
│
├─ PERSONNEL
│ ├─ [[Joseph Recarey]] (Lead)
│ ├─ Det. Pagan
│ ├─ Det. Dawson
│ └─ Det. Altomaro
│
├─ INVESTIGATED
│ └─ [[Jeffrey Epstein]]
│
├─ SEARCHED
│ └─ [[358 El Brillo Way]]
│
└─ COORDINATED WITH
└─ [[FBI]]
See Also: Joseph Recarey | 358 El Brillo Way | Jeffrey Epstein | MOC