Prince Andrew accuser Virginia Giuffre's haunting final words before tragic suicide

Daily Record

27-04-2025

Virginia Giuffre, the woman who accused Prince Andrew of sexual abuse, tragically took her own life at her farm in Western Australia. But just weeks before her death, she hauntingly expressed that she was "ready to go". The 41-year-old had been battling for years to bring those she claimed had abused her through Jeffrey Epstein to justice. Her death on Friday is currently under investigation by the WA Police, but it is considered "not suspicious". Ms Giuffre's passing followed a challenging period, marked by her acrimonious separation from her spouse of over two decades, Robert Giuffre, whom she had credited with helping her escape Epstein's grasp. As per her father, Sky Roberts, she was in the midst of a 'messy' divorce. Earlier this month, Ms Giuffre was set to appear in court following allegations of domestic abuse, stemming from an alleged violation of a restraining order when she texted her estranged husband in February. Five days after her scheduled appearance, she posted her final Instagram story - first a link to Gotye's breakup song Somebody That I Used To Know then a black screen with no words, only a broken heart emoji pinned to her profile. In the previous month, Ms Giuffre had raised concerns among her followers by sharing a photo from a hospital bed, displaying severe bruising. She claimed to have been involved in a car accident with a school bus. She wrote: "I'm ready to go," while pleading to see her children "one last time." She also claimed to have acute kidney failure. However, the police minimized the severity of the crash, and she was discharged from the hospital shortly thereafter. Last night, an attorney representing the victims of Epstein expressed no shock at Giuffre's decision to take her own life, considering the suffering she underwent. Spencer Kuvin, a lead lawyer, conveyed to the Sunday Mirror : "Sadly, we often witness that sexual abuse leaves lasting scars that never fully heal. Abuse victims never truly recover from what has transpired. "The weight of these scars can be overwhelming for some, leading them to make tragic choices like Ms Giuffre. Despite her remarkable strength and resilience, she fought valiantly against her wealthy and powerful abusers. "It is both saddening and not surprising that she ultimately chose to end her life to alleviate her suffering." Another survivor of Epstein's crimes, lured in as a teenager near his estate in Palm Beach, Florida, relayed her fury about the lack of justice for Ms Giuffre. She said: "When I woke to learn of Virginia's death, I just sat there and cried. "Not just for her but because it feels like this was always going to happen. They broke her. They chipped away at her spirit piece by piece, year after year. And the people who should have been held accountable, the men who smiled and shook hands with Jeffrey, the ones who used girls like us like we were disposable - they have never paid." Ms Giuffre played a pivotal role in the downfall of Epstein, alleging that as a teenager, she was trafficked to some of the world's most influential men, including Prince Andrew . Giuffre claimed that she was flown across the globe to engage in sexual encounters with the Royal and other individuals, at times when she was still considered a minor according to US law. In explicit civil court documents submitted in August 2021 in New York, Ms Giuffre charged Andrew with sexual misconduct on three occasions. Andrew, aged 65, has resolutely rejected these claims, stating he does not recall ever encountering his accuser and notably during an infamously unsuccessful BBC interview in 2019. This interview occurred only three months after to the suicide of his associate Epstein , who took his life while detained in a New York prison cell on charges involving the trafficking of minors for sex. In early 2022, Andrew reached a settlement in Virginia Giuffre's civil lawsuit against him for an undisclosed amount reported to be close to £12 million. In the agreement, he recognised her as an "victim of abuse" and acknowledged Epstein's role in trafficking countless young women. The prince, however, did not concede any personal wrongdoing . Ms Giuffre's bravery in coming forward resulted in the establishment of SOAR (Speak Out, Act, Reclaim), an organisation she initiated in 2015 to support survivors of sex trafficking. Her unwavering perseverance brought attention to a hidden international exploitation ring protected by wealth and power. She leaves behind three children, who she often referred to as "the light of her life."