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Page 980 to cultivate a large social and professional network, he was estranged from his only brother. Indeed, his identity appeared to be based on his wealth, power, and association with other high- profile individuals.|"'""” In the weeks before his death, he made statements that he was “a coward” and was having difficulty adapting to his diminished circumstances. He also frequently referenced poor sleep and an inability to tolerate the noise of prison. On the day before his death, a number of documents in his case were unsealed, further eroding his previously-enjoyed elevated status and potentially implicating some of his associates. The lack of significant interpersonal connections, a complete loss of his status in both the community and among associates, and the idea of potentially spending his life in prison were likely factors contributing to Mr. Epstein’s suicide. The following recommendations concern institution operations: Single Celling: |” 2. Rounds: 30-minute rounds are required by P5500.14, Correctional Services Procedures Manual. 3. Cellmate Assignments: When Mr. Epstein was placed in SHU on Ju 019 biT MA) by multiple staff, Executive Staff may have inadvertently overlooked the need to consider unique risk factors associated with individuals who have been charged with and bE} (DTC) Shirley Skipper-Scott, Associate Warden explaining a consultation bet biG}; (BH? MC} 7 DOJ-OGR-00025224