‘Last Person to See Epstein Alive’ Called to Testify Before Congress

The mystery surrounding Jeffrey Epstein’s death just took another explosive turn — and now Washington wants answers.

A former federal prison guard believed to be the last person to see the disgraced financier alive is being called to testify before the House Oversight Committee, reigniting long-simmering questions about what really happened inside that jail cell in 2019.

Tova Noel, who was on duty the night Epstein died at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York, has been ordered to appear before lawmakers. If she refuses, officials are already signaling they’re prepared to force her testimony with a subpoena.

And it’s not hard to see why.

Lawmakers say Noel may hold key details that could finally shed light on one of the most controversial deaths in modern history — a case that continues to fuel suspicion across the country.

At the center of the renewed scrutiny are a series of troubling revelations.

Noel and another guard were previously accused of failing to perform mandatory 30-minute checks on Epstein during the night he died. Prosecutors alleged the pair falsified records to make it appear those checks had been completed — a critical failure given Epstein was being held under close watch.

But that’s only the beginning.

According to a forensic review by the FBI, Noel searched for updates about Epstein online in the early morning hours — just minutes before he was found dead. Records show she looked up “latest on Epstein in jail” twice, around 5:42 a.m. and 5:52 a.m. Less than 40 minutes later, Epstein was discovered hanging in his cell.

That timeline alone has raised serious questions.

Now add in the money trail.

Banking records flagged what officials described as “suspicious activity,” including multiple cash deposits into Noel’s account in the months leading up to Epstein’s death. One deposit — $5,000 — was made just 10 days before he died. In total, thousands of dollars were deposited over a relatively short period.

Despite the red flags, documents indicate she was never directly questioned about those deposits during initial investigations.

The timing has only fueled speculation.

Noel had only recently been assigned to the Special Housing Unit where Epstein was being held — starting just weeks before his death. That proximity, combined with the unusual financial activity and her online searches, has turned her into a central figure in the case once again.

There’s also the matter of surveillance footage.

Investigators previously puzzled over a blurry, orange-tinted figure seen moving near Epstein’s cell the night he died. That mystery may now have an answer, with officials suggesting the figure was likely Noel herself — potentially placing her even closer to the scene during critical moments.

Despite the mounting questions, officials stress that Noel has not been formally accused of wrongdoing.

Still, Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer made it clear the American public deserves answers.

“No one is accusing her of any wrongdoing,” he said, “but we have a lot of questions about Epstein.”

And after years of speculation, unanswered questions, and public skepticism, those answers may finally be coming — whether Noel is ready or not.