Epstein-linked model scout found dead at French home

Daniel Siad, a model talent scout whose name appeared thousands of times in the Jeffrey Epstein case files, was found dead in his home in France. The Nanterre Prosecutor's Office confirmed that the 69-year-old Siad was discovered deceased in his residence in the Colombes suburb, northwest of Paris, on Monday.

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He was found deceased in his residence in the Colombes suburb, northwest of Paris, on Monday.

A judicial investigation was initiated on Monday evening to ascertain the cause of Siad's death. An autopsy will be performed on his body to establish the definitive cause, according to the prosecutor's office, which provided no further details on the circumstances surrounding his death.

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A judicial investigation was initiated on Monday evening to ascertain the cause of Siad's death.

Siad's name was frequently mentioned in the U.S. government's publicly released Jeffrey Epstein documents. Anya, one of Epstein's alleged victims who has not been identified by her real name for security reasons, previously told the BBC that Siad had introduced her to Epstein.

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Siad's name appeared thousands of times in the unsealed Jeffrey Epstein documents.

Siad had previously maintained that he was unaware of the danger posed by Epstein. Prior to a BBC investigation published on July 18, Siad's lawyer stated that his client would not comment on the matter. Siad himself had denied claims that he knew Epstein was a dangerous individual.

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She claimed that Siad had introduced her to Epstein.