Epstein Accuser Elisabetta Ferretto Missing in NYC

Elisabetta Tai Ferretto, a 50-year-old former Italian model and real estate professional who publicly accused Jeffrey Epstein of sexual misconduct, has been missing in New York City since April 22, prompting investigations by authorities in Italy and the United States.

Ferretto, originally from Montagnana in northern Italy, had lived in Manhattan since 2001. She visited family in the Veneto region in early April before returning to New York. Family members, who spoke with her daily, last heard from her on April 22. Since then, her phone has gone unanswered, and her social media accounts appear to have been deleted or deactivated, according to relatives.

Concerned by the abrupt silence, which they described as completely out of character, her family reported her missing to prosecutors in Rovigo, Italy. As an Italian citizen living abroad, the case qualified for official action there. Prosecutors opened an investigation and referred it to Italy's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which activated diplomatic channels with U.S. authorities. Officials in New York are now involved, though the New York Police Department has stated there are no formal missing person complaints on file related...