Former Australian of the Year and sexual assault survivor activist Grace Tame has seemingly weighed in on a conspiracy theory on Virginia Giuffre’s death.
Ms Giuffre’s family on Friday confirmed the 41-year-old, who is best known for testifying against disgraced American financier Jeffrey Epstein, had taken her own life in her home near Perth.
However, a previous social media post by Ms Giuffre that claimed she was not ‘suicidal’ has fuelled conspiracy theories over whether her death was actually self-inflicted or part of a larger plot to hide sex trafficking among the ultra-elite.
‘I am making it publicly known that in no way, shape or form am I suicidal,’ she wrote in 2019.
‘I have made this known to my therapist and GP. If something happens to me – in the sake of my family do not let this go away and help me to protect them.
‘Too many evil people want to see me quieted.’
Ms Giuffre’s blunt statement was in response to a user who wrote: ‘FBI will kill her to protect the ultra rich and well connected.’
US House Republican Nancy Mace shared the old tweet on X, saying: ‘This gave me goosebumps.’
Virginia Giuffre (pictured), an alleged victim of disgraced American financier Jeffrey Epstein, took her own life
Conspiracy theories ran wild after a 2019 tweet of Ms Giuffre’s resurfaced (pictured) of her claiming she was not suicidal
Ms Tame appeared to weigh in on the alleged murder plot under a post by Marie Claire Australia on Saturday.
The post, picturing Ms Giuffre, simply stated: Virginia Giuffre, Epstein survivor and advocate, has died.’
Ms Tame commented under the post ‘*been killed’.
It is unclear if Ms Tame was hinting at a more sinister intent behind Ms Giuffre’s passing, or if she was referring to the external environment – such as the alleged abuse and public scrutiny – as responsible for her death.
Ms Giuffre’s family confirmed her death and contributed her suffering to the alleged abuse she suffered throughout her life.
‘It is with utterly broken hearts that we announce that Virginia passed away last night at her farm in Western Australia,’ the 41-year-old’s family said.
‘She lost her life to suicide, after being a lifelong victim of sexual abuse and sex trafficking.’
Fuelling suspicion around Ms Giuffre’s death is her connection to her alleged sexual abuser and trafficker, Epstein.
Former Australian of the Year Grace Tame (pictured in March) commented that Ms Giuffre was ‘killed’
Similar claims Epstein did not take his own life but was murdered as part of a larger conspiracy have run rife since he committed suicide in jail.
As the disturbing details of his alleged sex trafficking network came to light, conspiracy theorists believed he was killed in order to protect the secrets of his ‘customers’.
Ms Giuffre launched proceedings against Epstein in 2015, allegeding he trafficked her when she was 16 years old after she was recruited by his ex-lover and convicted madam, Ghislaine Maxwell.
She claimed she was forced to have sex with UK Prince Andrew three times with her evidence including a now-notorious photo of her posing with the royal at Maxwell’s London home.
Prince Andrews has long denied the allegations and settled the matter out of court.
US House Republican Taylor Green posted a photo of Prince Andrews following news of Ms Giuffre’s death, writing: ‘The truth needs to come out more matter who is responsible.’
Ms Giuffre’s paternal uncle, Jet Roberts, told The Post he was unaware of any conspiracies surround his niece’s death.
‘She was a very nice person who had a lot of bad luck,’ he said.
Ms Giuffre claimed she was forced to have sex with UK Prince Andrew with her evidence including a photo (pictured) of her posing with the royal at Maxwell’s London home
He declined to share any further comment but added the family is taking her death hard.
Ms Giuffre’s lawyer, Sigrid McCawley, also shared a statement in tribute of the late advocate.
‘Virginia Giuffre was much more than a client to me, she was a dear friend. Virginia was fearless, and her courage pushed me to fight harder,’ McCawley said.
‘Virginia’s sunny strength was contagious and her smile spread hope to so many. She lifted us all to be better, and so we must be better.
‘The world has lost a light that shone bright. Rest in peace, my sweet angel.’
Just weeks before her death, Ms Giuffre shared a disturbing Instagram post claiming she only had ‘four days to live’ following a collision with a bus.
The bus driver later claimed she exaggerated the seriousness of the crash.
Adding to Ms Giuffre’s distress was the separation from her husband of two decades in January.
Ms Giuffre (centre) had shared details of a bus collision and her separation from her husband of two decades in recent months
Her three children were staying with their father inside their $1.9 million mansion in north Perth’s Ocean Reef while she moved to the small town of Neergabby, about 60km away.
Ms Giuffre last month shared a post detailing her heartbreak at being away from her children.
‘My beautiful babies have no clue how much I love them and they’re being poisoned with lies. I miss them so very much,’ she wrote on March 22.
‘I have been through hell and back in my 41 years but this is incredibly hurting me worse than anything else. Hurt me, abuse me but don’t take my babies.
‘My heart is shattered and every day that passes my sadness only deepens.’
Daily Mail Australia contacted Ms Tame for further comment.
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