French modelling scout and Epstein recruiter Daniel Siad dies at 69, ending criminal case

Published Jul 25, 01:06 PM UTC

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Daniel Siad, a French modelling scout and alleged recruiter for Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking network, died of a heart attack at age 69 on July 20, 2026, ending criminal proceedings against him. Siad had been accused of sexually assaulting former Swedish model Ebba P. Karlsson, who filed a rape complaint in February 2026 after identifying him in released Epstein files. The French prosecutor's office had opened an investigation based on her testimony. Siad denied the allegations through his lawyer, claiming Epstein abused his trust. His death marks the third instance of an Epstein-linked man dying before trial, leaving victims to seek justice through journalists rather than courts. Published communications between Epstein and modeling agent Jean-Luc Brunel suggested Siad was part of the predator network.

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Original headline: Death of French Epstein pimp Daniel Siad ends judicial case, leaving victims searching for justice

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