All the grim things found inside Jeffrey Epstein’s abandoned “Lolita Express” plane

For nearly a decade, a massive silver-and-black Boeing 727 has sat motionless on an outdoor concrete slab at the Stambaugh Aviation facility in Brunswick, Georgia. To a casual observer, it is merely a decaying relic of aviation history. But to federal investigators and the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein, this 133-foot jet—infamously nicknamed the “Lolita Express”—is a soaring crime scene that still holds the grim residue of a dark past.

In early 2026, as part of a broader investigation triggered by the release of over three million Department of Justice documents, new light has been shed on the current state of the aircraft. Once a symbol of untouchable global power and excess, the plane is now a “disquieting time capsule” of filth, insects, and disturbing artifacts.

I. A Decaying Monument to Infamy

Purchased by Epstein in 2001, the Boeing 727 (registration N908JE) was the primary vehicle used to ferry some of the world’s most powerful people—including former presidents, royalty, and billionaire tech moguls—across oceans. However, prosecutors and victims alike have long alleged that the aircraft’s primary function was far more sinister: serving as a mobile venue for the trafficking and abuse of young women and girls.

The years have not been kind to the jet. Since its last flight in July 2016, the Georgia humidity has begun to reclaim the fuselage. The once-pristine white-and-silver exterior is now streaked with dark grey oxidation. Its three engines were stripped and sold years ago, leaving gaping holes in the tail section, a physical manifestation of a machine that will never again take to the skies.

II. The Interior: A “70s Sex Palace” Reclaimed by Nature

Recent investigative reports, including rare access granted to New York Post reporter Georgia Worrell in February 2026, describe a sensory experience that is as nauseating as it is revealing.

The Olfactory and Visual Shock

Upon entering through the rear staircase, visitors are greeted by a “nose-curdling musty stench”—a thick mix of stale air, decades of dust, and pervasive mildew. Because the aircraft has been without power for a decade, the interior is plunged into a stagnant darkness that hides layers of rot.

The Infestation: The high-pile carpets and red crushed velvet walls, once designed for luxury, are now overrun by insects and thick layers of mildew.
The Living Quarters: The sitting room, decorated like a “1970s playground,” features a couch and armchairs covered in red velour. Every surface is coated in a fine grit of decay.

The “Disturbing” Artifacts Left Behind

Perhaps most chilling are the personal items that remain scattered throughout the cabin, suggesting a hurried abandonment:

The Nightstand Secret: Inside a nightstand drawer in the main bedroom, a disassembled satellite phone was discovered hidden away. A pair of glasses still sits on the surface of the same nightstand, as if waiting for their owner to return.
Hygiene and Abuse Cues: In the bathroom cabinets, reporters found moldy cans of shaving cream, used toothbrushes, and orange-and-yellow hair ties. More disturbingly, bottles of baby lotion and baby powder were found alongside monogrammed napkins featuring Epstein’s initials.
The Bedroom Evidence: The king-sized bed in the aft stateroom—where survivors like Virginia Giuffre alleged abuse occurred—remains made up, though the duvet is now heavily infested with insects. Above the bed, three emergency oxygen masks dangled from the ceiling, adding to the surreal horror of the scene.

III. The Engineering of Secrecy

Aviation consultants who have examined the aircraft note that it was never configured for business. Unlike a standard corporate jet, there were few chairs designed for upright sitting.

“When you get inside, it’s a playground,” one consultant noted. “Everything lays out to be a bed.”

The custom “Exogrid” modular interior was designed to maximize privacy and “sexual utility.” The padded floors and lie-flat seating arrangements were specifically installed to facilitate Epstein’s activities mid-flight, a claim supported by the testimonies of victims who described the cabin as a place of constant hyper-vigilance and fear.

IV. The Fate of the Airframe: Destined for the Scrapyard

Scott Stambaugh, the owner of the facility where the 727 is currently “rotting,” has confirmed that the aircraft’s status is terminal.

Mechanical Ruin: Without engines and suffering from significant structural corrosion, the plane is a total loss.
The Canceled Scrapping: While original plans in 2019 called for the aircraft to be “cut up” and recycled for scrap metal, those plans were delayed by legal maneuvers and the sheer complexity of the Epstein estate.

[Image: A technical diagram of the Boeing 727 cabin layout, highlighting the “Aft Stateroom” and “Mid-Cabin Lounge”]

Conclusion: A Final Descent into Decay

The “Lolita Express” remains parked in Brunswick, wedged between other abandoned jets, serving as a silent witness to a decade of horrific crimes. As the DOJ documents from early 2026 continue to reveal more about the passengers who frequented this cabin, the physical plane serves as a stark reminder of the reality behind the luxury. It is no longer a jet; it is a rotting monument to a network of predation that spanned the globe.

As the owner of the boneyard put it: “Any airplane in that degraded of a condition would never fly again.” For many, the permanent grounding of the Lolita Express is the only appropriate end for a vehicle that carried so much darkness.