--- title: "Jeffrey Epstein’s Biopreserved Sperm Is Missing" description: "Today in news we regret having to deliver: Jeffrey Epstein's missing sperm." date: "2026-06-02" modified: "2026-06-02" authors: - name: "Frank Landymore" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://futurism.com/authors/flandymore" url: "https://futurism.com/future-society/epstein-missing-sperm" categories: - "Future Society" --- # Jeffrey Epstein’s Biopreserved Sperm Is Missing ![A composite illustration featuring a photograph of Jeffery Epstein.]() *Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Rick Friedman / Corbis via Getty Images; Shutterstock* Today in news we regret having to deliver: Jeffrey Epstein's missing sperm. According to documents in the Epstein files released by the Justice Department [and viewed by *The New York Times*](), the deceased child sex criminal and accused sex trafficker kept his sperm locked up in a cryobank several years before he died — but its current whereabouts are unknown. A sample of his secretions were deposited with the California Cryobank sometime before 2012, and he signed a new contract in 2016, with files showing emails he received notifying him of an upcoming renewal payment. Epstein, who pleaded guilty to child prostitution in 2008 and was charged with sex trafficking before his death in 2019, indicated that he didn't want his sperm discarded if he died. Instead, according to a contract in the files, it should fall under control of his estate or other legal representative. However, it's unclear if these instructions were honored. CooperCompanies, which has owned California Cryobank since 2021, appeared tight-lipped about the ordeal, telling the *NYT* that it "does not currently store any samples associated with Jeffrey Epstein," and answering no further questions. Adding to the mystery, the document for the trust that Epstein left most of his money and possessions makes no mention of his sperm. Naomi Cahn, a law professor at the University of Virginia, said that disputes over his sperm would likely be handled under the laws of the US Virgin Islands, where Epstein's [notorious island was located](), and where his estate is administered. Storing sperm isn't an uncommon practice. But on top of him being a convicted sex criminal and pedophile, Epstein's motivations for doing so, we can safely infer, were pretty dark. He had a [lifelong obsession with eugenics]() and using science to supposedly improve human genetics, an ambition he weaved [with his racist beliefs](). As part of that worldview, he also wanted to "seed" the human race with his DNA by impregnating multiple women at a time [at his New Mexico ranch](). **More on Epstein:** [*Elon Musk Not Doing Well After Epstein Files Reveal*]() ## Author At Futurism, my work has often centered on bringing a sense of clarity and insight to complex topics ranging from the regulation of emerging technologies to the esoteric ideologies of Silicon Valley executives, while striving not to lose the poetic sense of awe inspired by often-obscure fields like astrophysics and quantum computing. I broke the story of CNET using AI to produce articles that turned out to be riddled with factual errors and plagiarism — a dam-breaking inflection point, as I've reported, that's inspired copycats and endless discourse while beguiling stakeholders ranging from tech giants to purveyors of spam around the web. My work at Futurism has been cited by publications including CBS News, the Los Angeles Times, Vice, Gizmodo, Engadget, the Verge, and Vanity Fair. I grew up in locales ranging from India to China, and now live in the exotic suburbs of Virginia. In my free time, I'm an avid reader of weird sci-fi literature, an aficionado of East Asian cinema, and, regrettably, a relapsed gamer. Allegedly, I’m working on a debut novel, currently untitled. ### Author social links [Bluesky]()