New details have emerged about Virginia Giuffre’s troubled life and relationship leading up to her tragic death by suicide in April. Diary entries recently revealed that Giuffre, a prominent accuser in the Epstein sex trafficking case, alleged she was brutally abused by her estranged husband, Robert Giuffre, shortly before her passing.
According to family statements shared with The Times of London, Giuffre claimed to have been physically assaulted by Robert on January 9, during a family celebration for their daughter’s birthday. Photos sent from her hospital bed illustrated severe bruises and injuries sustained during the incident, which led to her admission at Royal Perth Hospital.
In a distressing text message to her mother, Virginia expressed her need for comfort after the altercation, stating, “Rob did it again, I’m in the hospital and I need your voice to help me calm down.” While she was recovering, Robert filed a restraining order against her, accusing Virginia of assault and describing her as mentally unstable.
The deterioration of their relationship, as detailed in Giuffre’s diary, began to intensify as she gained recognition for her advocacy against sex trafficking, particularly regarding her accusations against Prince Andrew. Virginia wrote about Robert’s jealousy and controlling behavior, stating that his demeanor changed significantly as her independence grew. She also revealed that he struggled with issues related to alcohol and gambling, which contributed to tensions in their marriage.
In her heart-wrenching final entries, Giuffre expressed despair about not being able to balance her fight for victims of trafficking with her troubled home life. The entries also conveyed a poignant message to her children, where she emphasized her love and hope for their wellbeing.
Giuffre’s death brings to light the complex realities faced by survivors of abuse, even as they advocate for others. Her family believes that her final social media post, where she indicated she had “days to live” following a car accident, was a cry for help. Giuffre’s brother noted that the details surrounding her death and the incidents leading to it need clarity, suggesting that there may be more to the story than initially reported.
Virginia’s legacy as an advocate for survivors will continue, but her family’s hope is for further investigation into her final days to shed light on her struggles, both publicly and privately.