Jeffrey Epstein, who died while awaiting trial for pedophilia, rape, trafficking, and several other federal charges this August, reportedly wanted to marry the teenage daughter of his ex-girlfriend.
Epstein, 66 at the time of his death, had openly stated that he intended to marry the daughter of former Miss Sweden Eva Andersson-Dubin, whom he had dated in the late ’80s and early ’90s. The girl, Celina Dubin, was just 12 when she developed an “especially close relationship” with Epstein and began calling him “Uncle Jeff.”
Epstein told associates in 2014 that if he ever married, it would be to Celina Dubin, who was 19 at the time. Her father, Glenn Dubin, has long been rumored to be associated with Epstein and the crimes he was accused of. The parents said they were “100% comfortable” with their daughter and other young children spending time with Epstein following his 2009 release from a Florida jail for his child sex conviction.
“I could not ask for a better friend or godfather to my children,” Andersson-Dubin said of Epstein after his release. She and Epstein spent 11 years in a romantic relationship beginning when she was 20.
The Dubin family has since distanced itself from the disgraced financier, claiming its relationship with him was not a close one.
“Eva and Celina Dubin accepted less than a handful of invitations to gatherings that included the founder of Microsoft and a DNA pioneer,” a representative for the family said. “The Dubins are horrified by Jeffrey Epstein’s despicable conduct. Had they been aware of it, they would have cut off all ties instantly.”
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UPDATE:
A spokesperson for the Dubins released the following statement:
“The Dubins were horrified by and completely unaware of Jeffrey Epstein’s unspeakable conduct. They categorically deny the allegations and have evidence disproving them.”
