A bipartisan group of state lawmakers has begun a comprehensive investigation of Jeffrey Epstein’s sprawling New Mexico property, seeking evidence that federal authorities may have overlooked.

The 7,600-acre Zorro Ranch south of Santa Fe has become the focus of renewed scrutiny after local officials questioned the thoroughness of the FBI’s 2019 search. State investigators are now examining whether potential evidence or human remains were missed or suppressed during the earlier federal examination of the property.

Uncovering Potential Gaps in Federal Investigation

Officials have expressed long-standing concerns about accountability and transparency in how the initial search was conducted. The current effort aims to determine what, if anything, was left unexamined at the sprawling estate.

Parallel investigations on Capitol Hill have intensified scrutiny of the financial networks that supported Epstein’s operations. During a House Oversight Committee hearing, veteran accountant Richard Kahn detailed complex transactions connected to high-profile individuals, including discussions about potential settlements in contested legal matters.

Financial Forensics and the Path Forward

Legal experts say these financial records are essential to understanding how misconduct was funded and concealed within the network. The dual approach—combining physical evidence search with forensic accounting—represents a significant effort to address gaps in the original investigation.

For survivors and advocates, the renewed examination of Epstein’s properties holds symbolic importance as a step toward full accountability. Investigators remain focused on whether these new leads will finally reveal the extent of the criminal enterprise and those who enabled it.

This story has been updated. CNN’s Staff contributed to this report.