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yahoo news | Fact Check: 'I'm not Jeffrey Epstein': Video shows look-alike 'Palm Beach Pete'... by undefined

In March 2026 a pair of short videos began circulating on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook with captions that claimed to show the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein driving a convertible along I‑95 in South Florida. The clips featured a man wearing sunglasses and a backward‑facing white baseball cap, and they were quickly amplified with on‑screen text and hashtags such as “Jeffrey Epstein ‘Spotted’ in South Florida.” Within hours, other users reposted the footage, some insisting that the driver was indeed Epstein, and the posts generated a wave of speculation that the financier might still be alive.

The individual in the videos later identified himself as “Palm Beach Pete,” a local driver who posted a statement on a newly created X account (@not_jeffepstein) explaining that he had been filmed by a passerby without his knowledge and that the viral meme was the result of mistaken identity. In two follow‑up videos on March 19‑20, Pete reiterated that he was “not Jeffrey Epstein” and expressed sympathy for the victims, noting the clear physical differences between his own facial features—such as a more pronounced bottom lip and distinct ear shapes—and those of Epstein. His claims were supported by side‑by‑side comparisons with authenticated photographs of the late financier, which showed inconsistent lip proportions and ear anatomy.

Snopes rated the claim as “Miscaptioned,” emphasizing that a medical examiner’s autopsy concluded Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide in a New York jail cell on August 10 2019. Despite the official determination, rumors about his alleged survival continue to surface online. The fact‑check clarifies that the videos depict a look‑alike driver, not Epstein, and provides sources ranging from the U.S. Justice Department’s Epstein archive to expert commentary on AI‑generated imagery and forensic ear anatomy.

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Fact Check: 'I'm not Jeffrey Epstein': Video shows look-alike 'Palm Beach Pete' driving in Florida

Addressing Epstein's past, the man dubbed "Palm Beach Pete" said, "He's a very bad person, what he did, obviously. And he is dead, and I'm alive."

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yahoo news | Is Jeffrey Epstein hiding in Florida? Truth behind viral video revealed by undefined

A video filmed on a South Florida highway recently went viral on social media, showing a man in a cap and dark sunglasses driving a convertible. The clip was quickly taken up by users who speculated that the driver might be Jeffrey Epstein, the financier who died in jail in 2019, sparking renewed debate about whether the deceased mogul could somehow still be alive.

The driver, who identified himself on Twitter as “Palm Beach Pete,” later broke his silence to deny the rumors. He explained that he had been unknowingly recorded while traveling on I‑95, and his phone was bombarded with messages after the clip spread. In a short video message, Pete said, “I’m not Jeffrey Epstein. I’m Palm Beach Pete,” and clarified that he had no connection to the late financier beyond the superficial resemblance that fueled the speculation.

For context, Jeffrey Epstein was arrested in 2019 on federal charges of running a large‑scale sex‑trafficking operation involving underage girls. He died in his jail cell the same year, with his death officially ruled a suicide by hanging. In January 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice released more than three million documents—photos, videos, and emails—related to the case, naming numerous public figures such as Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, Prince Andrew, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kevin Spacey and Naomi Campbell. While these names appear in the material, their inclusion does not imply any involvement in Epstein’s alleged crimes.

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