The New Mexico Department of Justice has launched an investigation into allegations that the bodies of two foreign minors may be buried at the Zorro Ranch property once owned by disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

The inquiry follows the release of documents by the United States Department of Justice that reference claims the two young women were killed and buried somewhere on or near the ranch in northern New Mexico.

New Mexico DOJ spokeswoman Lauren Rodriguez said the agency has requested an unredacted copy of the relevant document and is actively investigating the matter. “We are actively investigating this allegation and are conducting a broader review in light of the latest release from the U.S. Department of Justice,” she said.

The alleged tip originated in an email sent to New Mexico radio host Eddy Aragon by a former ranch employee who reportedly sought bitcoin in exchange for video evidence involving Epstein and minors. Aragon forwarded the information to the FBI. The message claimed the victims were buried “somewhere in the hills outside the Zorro” and alleged they died by strangulation during sexual activity. Authorities have not confirmed the veracity of those claims.

Zorro Ranch has long been scrutinized as part of broader investigations into Epstein’s activities, which also included his private island, Little Saint James. Federal prosecutors previously charged Epstein with sex trafficking of minors before he died in federal custody in 2019.

Separately, Britain’s BBC reported that Prince Andrew, whose legal name is Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has been arrested in the United Kingdom in connection with alleged ties to Epstein. British authorities have not publicly detailed the scope of the reported arrest.

The renewed scrutiny comes amid ongoing public debate over the handling and release of Epstein-related documents. Lawmakers and commentators across the political spectrum have called for transparency, particularly regarding flight logs and records identifying individuals who visited Epstein’s properties.

State officials in New Mexico have not provided a timeline for the investigation but indicated they are reviewing the newly released federal materials as part of a broader assessment of activities connected to the ranch. Authorities have not confirmed the existence of any burial sites or identified potential victims.