Decaying 'Lolita Express' jet still bears chilling traces of Epstein's abuses

Lolita Express is one of the most disturbing proofs of Epstein's trafficking operation. Prosecutors said it was used to move underage girls between his private properties in New York, Florida and the Caribbean, while victims described abuse occurring during flights.

The once-luxurious private jet that transported disgraced paedophile Jeffrey Epstein and his powerful associates across continents now sits abandoned in a southern US aircraft yard. Nearly a decade after its final flight, the 133-foot Boeing 727 — long known as the "Lolita Express", is rotting in silence.

Lolita Express is one of the most disturbing proofs of Epstein’s trafficking operation. Prosecutors said it was used to move underage girls between his private properties in New York, Florida and the Caribbean, while victims described abuse occurring during flights. The jet’s private bedroom and secluded cabin layout, according to court filings and testimony, allowed exploitation to take place beyond public view.

According to the New York Post, parked outdoors among other retired aircraft, the jet’s white fuselage is streaked with grime and corrosion. Its engines were removed years ago, leaving the ageing airframe permanently grounded. The aircraft, approaching six decades old, will reportedly never fly again. Image showing Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein together on the plane. (Photo: Reuters)

Mildew, insects and damp have overtaken plush carpets and wood-paneled walls. Former seating lounges, a galley kitchen and sleeping quarters remain intact but scattered with objects left behind after the jet’s last use.

Closets and cabinets still hold flight manuals, binders and cabin supplies. Paper napkins and placemats bearing the plane’s tail number remain stacked in storage compartments, reminders of the aircraft’s once-meticulous presentation for elite passengers.

Investigators and victims have previously said the jet was used during the trafficking of underage girls. One survivor, Virginia Giuffre, has said she was assaulted aboard the aircraft.