Jeffrey Epstein’s main private island, Little St. James in the U.S. Virgin Islands, is now owned by financier Stephen Deckoff.
Current owner
Stephen Deckoff, the billionaire founder of Black Diamond Capital Management, purchased both Little St. James (“Epstein Island”) and the nearby Great St. James in May 2023 for about 60 million dollars. He acquired them through his firm SD Investments and has stated that he had no prior relationship with Epstein.
Plans for the island
Deckoff has announced plans to redevelop the islands into a small, high‑end luxury resort, with about 25 rooms targeted to open in the mid‑2020s. Local reporting notes that the sale proceeds were also part of settlements connected to lawsuits against Epstein’s estate.
Key facts table
Item| Detail
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Island commonly meant| Little St. James (“Epstein Island”), U.S. Virgin
Islands 36
Current owner| Stephen Deckoff (via SD Investments) 36
Purchase date| Announced May 2023 35
Purchase price| About 60 million dollars for Little St. James and Great St.
James 35
Planned use| Conversion into a luxury resort of roughly 25 rooms 23
