The family of Texas Republican comptroller candidate Donald Huffines purchased Jeffrey Epstein’s notorious New Mexico ranch in 2023, where the convicted sex trafficker abused underage victims, according to newly obtained court documents.
Property Purchase Details
Court records reveal that Mary Catherine Huffines, connected to former GOP state senator Donald Huffines, acquired the Zorro ranch through an LLC for $13.4 million. The property was initially assessed at $21.1 million for tax purposes, but Santa Fe County reduced the valuation after the Huffines family argued the notorious history inflated the assessment. A spokesperson for Huffines, who identifies as a Trump Republican, confirmed the purchase but declined to explain the family’s intentions for the property.
The ranch served as a location where Epstein trafficked and abused teenage girls and young women during his years of criminal activity. Recent reporting indicates powerful figures, including a former New Mexico governor, allegedly visited the property. The site was also connected to Epstein’s disturbing plans to spread his DNA through mass impregnation schemes, according to previous investigations.
Political Timing and Context
This revelation emerges as the Trump administration faces continued scrutiny over Epstein connections. Despite campaign promises to release all Epstein-related documents, President Trump initially resisted but eventually released additional files under bipartisan pressure. The documents detail the relationship between Trump and Epstein, including references to birthday correspondence between the two men. Huffines continues his campaign for Texas comptroller while his family’s property acquisition raises questions about the ranch’s future use.
What This Means
The purchase highlights ongoing questions about properties connected to Epstein’s criminal enterprise and their current ownership. While property sales are legal transactions, the acquisition by a prominent Republican political family adds complexity to discussions about the Epstein legacy. The Huffines family has not disclosed plans for renovating, developing, or repurposing the ranch, leaving the property’s future uncertain as Donald Huffines continues his political campaign in Texas.