Epstein Accuser Virginia Giuffre's Sister-In-Law Speaks On Her Suicide: 'That Weight Becomes Too Much'

Virginia Giuffre, a prominent Jeffrey Epstein accuser, has been called a "fierce warrior" for survivors by her loved ones after her death by suicide at 41 in Australia.

Though authorities say her death is not suspicious, past statements in which Giuffre denied suicidal intentions have resurfaced, raising eyebrows.

Virginia Giuffre had also recently revealed struggles with alleged domestic abuse amid her separated from her husband.

In an interview with People Magazine, Giuffre's sister-in-law, Amanda Roberts, paid a heartfelt tribute to her, calling her a "fierce warrior" who "wished for all survivors to get justice."

Roberts, who is married to Giuffre's brother, Sky, added that she was one of "the most beautiful souls you would ever have the chance to meet."

Reflecting on the family's loss, Roberts said, "We lost our sister. Her children lost their mother, and her mother lost her daughter."

She also shared how deeply Giuffre's spirit touched those around her, saying, "She was one of the most beautiful souls you would ever have the chance to meet."

Closing her tribute, Roberts noted, "But I think sometimes, that load and that weight becomes too much to carry."

In an initial statement to NBC News on Friday, Giuffre's family expressed their grief, saying, "It is with utterly broken hearts that we announce that Virginia passed away last night at her farm in Western Australia."

They added, "She lost her life to suicide, after being a lifelong victim of sexual abuse and sex trafficking."

Emergency crews reportedly discovered Giuffre unresponsive at her residence near Perth.

According to the BBC, authorities have stated that her death is being investigated by Major Crime detectives, though "early indication is [that] the death is not suspicious."

Giuffre's death by suicide has reignited concerns due to past statements she made in 2019, firmly denying any suicidal intentions.

That year, Giuffre reacted to an X post speculating the FBI might attempt to silence her to protect the elite, writing, "I am making it publicly known that in no way, shape or form am I suicidal."

She added, "I have made this known to my therapist and GP – If something happens to me – for the sake of my family do not let this go away and help me to protect them. Too many evil people want to see me [quieted]."

Following her tragic death, the old post resurfaced on X, sparking renewed speculation, particularly among conservatives like Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.

Greene shared a photo of a young Giuffre posing with Andrew and commented, "The truth needs to come out, more matter who is responsible [sic]."

Before her tragic passing, Giuffre had been living in Australia with her young family.

Just last month, she made headlines after sharing a photo on social media showing her face badly bruised, claiming she had been hit by a bus and ominously stating she had "four days to live."

"This has been the worst start to a new year," she captioned the post. "I'm ready to go, just not until I see my babies one last time, but you know what they say about wishes."

However, the bus driver later disputed her version of events, saying she had "blown it out of proportion."

After the incident, Giuffre went on to claim she had suffered years of domestic abuse from her husband of 22 years, Robert.

While speaking to People about their split, the 41-year-old noted: "I was able to fight back against Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein, who abused and trafficked me. However, I was unable to escape the domestic violence in my marriage until recently. After my husband's latest physical assault, I can no longer stay silent."

Giuffre is widely known as the most prominent accuser of late convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

She filed a lawsuit against the billionaire financier in 2015, claiming she was sex trafficked at age 16 after Ghislaine Maxwell, his ex-girlfriend and partner in crime, recruited her while she worked as a locker room attendant at President Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort.

She also sued Prince Andrew in 2021, after claiming she was forced to have sex with the British royal three times when she was 17 at Epstein's Little St. James island, at a property in New Mexico, and at Maxwell's London townhouse.

Although Andrew has consistently denied the accusations, he ultimately settled with Giuffre in 2022 for an undisclosed amount.