Carina Shulyak, a 37-year-old Belarusian woman
Carina Shulyak, a 37-year-old Belarusian woman, may inherit a significant portion of Jeffrey Epstein's estate, including up to $100 million and the Little Saint James island, after being his last known contact before his death in 2019. She met Epstein when she was 21 and had been supported by him financially and politically.
Consensus
- Carina Shulyak is a Belarusian woman born in 1989 who met Jeffrey Epstein when she was 21 years old.
- Shulyak became the last person Epstein contacted by phone before his death in prison in 2019.
- Epstein made changes to his will shortly before his death, naming Shulyak as a major beneficiary.
- She may inherit up to $100 million from Epstein's estate, including the Little Saint James island and a 33-carat diamond ring.
- Shulyak received U.S. citizenship with Epstein’s support after their meeting.
- Epstein had previously been convicted of involvement in underage prostitution.
- The total value of Epstein’s estate is estimated at $600 million.
Points of divergence
- Shulyak studied dentistry at the Belarusian State Medical University and moved to the U.S. in 2009 under the Work and Travel program. — vm
- Epstein helped Shulyak gain admission to Columbia University’s dental school after she was initially rejected. — vm
- Shulyak received a $50 million annual annuity as part of the inheritance. — vm
- Shulyak attempted to go into hiding after Epstein’s death. — riamo
- Epstein intended to propose marriage to Shulyak. — vesti
Coverage (4 sources)
- Karina Shulyak: Who she was to Epstein, how they met, why she will inherit his estate — Вечерняя Москва
- NYT: Belarusian woman may inherit $100 million from Epstein's estate — Вечерняя Москва
- NYT: Belarusian native may become Jeffrey Epstein's heir — РИАМО
- American Newspaper Names Epstein's Heir — Вести