In December 2018, Jeffrey Epstein reportedly purchased six 55-gallon drums of sulfuric acid—totaling 330 gallons—through LSJE LLC, delivered to his private island. The timing coincided with the FBI reopening or initiating a federal investigation into his trafficking activities, sparking viral speculation online that the acid might have been intended to destroy evidence or human remains. While legitimate uses for sulfuric acid exist, including water treatment, pool maintenance, and pH adjustment for reverse osmosis systems, sensational claims quickly spread across tabloids and social media. Mainstream sources largely ignored these conspiracy theories, focusing on Epstein’s criminal activities, but the alignment of the purchase date with the federal investigation has fueled ongoing public curiosity and debate.
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