Late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein once spoke about a shocking plan he reportedly referred to as a ‘Baby Ranch’, according to a detailed investigation by The New York Times. Epstein allegedly wanted to use his vast New Mexico ranch to impregnate multiple women so that his DNA could be passed on widely.
The report, written by journalists James B. Stewart, Matthew Goldstein and Jessica Silver-Greenberg, said Epstein discussed this idea repeatedly with scientists and business figures beginning in the early 2000s. Although the US Department of Justice has recently released new documents related to Epstein’s case, there is no proof that the plan was ever put into action.
Epstein’s obsession with transhumanism and cryonics
Epstein had a strong interest in transhumanism, a movement that supports improving human life through advanced technology such as genetic engineering, artificial intelligence and nanotechnology. He was also fascinated by cryonics, the belief that human bodies can be frozen after death and possibly revived in the future. Epstein reportedly said he wanted parts of his body, including his head and penis, preserved through freezing.
Epstein was arrested and charged with sex trafficking of minors and conspiracy to commit sex trafficking. According to court documents, between 2002 and 2005, he sexually abused dozens of underage girls by offering them money in exchange for sex acts.
Connections with scientists and billionaires
Despite the serious allegations against him, Epstein maintained close connections with wealthy businessmen, politicians and well-known scientists. He hosted luxury dinner parties at his Manhattan mansion and gatherings at his private island in the US Virgin Islands. Several prominent figures reportedly attended these events, including Stephen Hawking, Stephen Jay Gould, Marvin Minsky, Oliver Sacks and Nobel Prize-winning physicist Kip Thorne.
Epstein also used his wealth to support scientific research. The New York Times reported that he donated USD 6.5 million to help establish Harvard University’s Program for Evolutionary Dynamics and funded conferences where scientists were flown to exclusive locations.
Scientist Jaron Lanier, a pioneer in virtual reality, later said Epstein wanted to have around 20 women pregnant at the same time at his Zorro Ranch near Santa Fe. Lanier declined to accept funding from Epstein.
Epstein’s disturbing idea was reportedly inspired by an earlier experiment known as the Repository for Germinal Choice, a controversial sperm bank that aimed to create genetically superior children using sperm from high-achieving men.
Jeffrey Epstein was found dead in his jail cell on August 10, 2019. While there is no evidence that his ‘Baby Ranch’ plan became reality, the revelations show how his wealth and influence allowed him access to powerful institutions and individuals, even as serious accusations followed him for years.
