In an exclusive interview with Confidential, Marina Lacerda, also known as Minor Victim 1 and a key witness in the allegations against Jeffrey Epstein, reveals details about the abuse and manipulation perpetrated by the American financier. She recounts the first time she met Epstein at just 13 years old and describes how he used his wealth, influence and power to groom young girls for sexual exploitation. Lacerda also speaks about Italians at Epstein’s residence. Today, she advocates for the rights of other women who have become trapped in similar systems of power and abuse, including Amanda Ungaro, the former girlfriend of Paolo Zampolli, President Trump’s Special Envoy to Italy. “I know he’s making things very hard for her, but I’m doing everything I can to help her.” Speaking about Epstein’s death, Lacerda adds: “He would never have killed himself. There’s more to the story than we know, and I don’t think we’ll ever find out the whole truth.”