Jeffrey Epstein’s main property, Little St. James in the U.S. Virgin Islands (often called “Epstein’s island”), is now owned by U.S. billionaire investor Stephen Deckoff, via his firm SD Investments.
Current owner
- In May 2023, Epstein’s estate sold both Little St. James and the nearby Great St. James to Stephen Deckoff, founder of Black Diamond Capital Management, for about 60 million dollars.
- The sale was part of efforts by the Epstein estate and the U.S. Virgin Islands government to resolve lawsuits and fund compensation and support for victims.
What he plans to do
- Deckoff has publicly stated plans to turn the two islands into a small “world‑class” or luxury resort, with an opening targeted around the mid‑2020s.
- Proceeds from the sale were also structured so that roughly half went to the U.S. Virgin Islands government for a trust supporting services for sexual abuse and trafficking victims.
