Son of Norwegian Diplomats Dies by Suicide Amid Epstein Probe

Edward Juul Rød-Larsen, the 25-year-old son of prominent Norwegian diplomats Mona Juul and Terje Rød-Larsen, died by suicide in Oslo in late April 2026, family lawyers confirmed. The death occurred days after Norwegian and French authorities established a joint investigation team on April 28 to probe the parents' financial ties to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Norwegian police agency Økokrim charged Juul with aggravated corruption and Rød-Larsen with contributing to aggravated corruption in February 2026, following the release of U.S. Department of Justice files on Epstein. The allegations center on gifts, services, and money the couple allegedly received from Epstein, including assistance with a luxury apartment purchase in Oslo. Authorities conducted searches of properties in Oslo's Frogner district as part of the probe. Both parents deny any criminal wrongdoing.

Epstein, who died in federal custody in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges, left 5 million dollars each to Edward and his twin sister, Emma, in a will signed two days before his death, totaling 10 million dollars. The family stated through lawyers that the funds were never received...