Virginia Giuffre’s heart-wrenching diary entries have shed light on the immense struggles she faced in the months leading up to her tragic suicide. Known for her high-profile legal battles against Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew, Giuffre’s most challenging fight was reportedly within her own home, as revealed by her sister-in-law, Amanda Roberts.
In April, police discovered Virginia, 41, unresponsive at her remote farmhouse, an hour north of Perth, Australia. Her death followed a series of distressing events, including allegations of domestic abuse and a mysterious bus crash incident that left her family shattered.
Unraveling the Final Days
Amanda Roberts, married to Virginia’s younger brother Sky, told The Times, “Her death was a terrible ending to this story, but there is a big part of it she never got to tell.” According to Amanda, the most significant battle Virginia faced was at home, with her husband of 22 years, Robert Giuffre.
Robert, a martial arts instructor and father to Virginia’s three children, reportedly left her in August 2023, taking the children—aged 19, 16, and 15—with him. In a poignant interview shortly before her death, Virginia alleged that she had suffered abuse at the hands of her husband. “I was able to fight back against Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein, who abused and trafficked me,” she stated to People magazine. “But I was unable to escape the domestic violence in my marriage until recently.”
“The stronger I became, the scarier he became,” Virginia wrote in her diary, reflecting on her deteriorating marriage.
The Diary’s Revelations
Virginia’s family has shared extracts from her diary, which detail her experiences of alleged emotional and physical abuse. She wrote about Robert’s increasing possessiveness, recounting how he accused her of infidelity and restricted her movements within their home.
One particularly troubling entry describes an incident from 2010, where Virginia alleged Robert assaulted her after a night of heavy drinking. Although no formal complaint was made at the time, a court filing from 2015 reveals Robert was arrested for an alleged assault on Virginia in Colorado. He pleaded guilty to domestic violence and was placed on probation.
Virginia’s siblings, Sky and Amanda Roberts, have described Robert as “controlling” with a short temper, further corroborating Virginia’s claims.
Virginia Giuffre: A Life of Advocacy
Virginia Roberts, later known as Virginia Giuffre, was an American-Australian campaigner and a prominent victim of Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking ring. Her allegations against Prince Andrew and Ghislaine Maxwell brought global attention to the case.
In 2019, Virginia claimed she had been coerced into sex with Prince Andrew when she was 17, a claim that was settled out of court in 2022. Despite her public battles, Virginia had never spoken of any domestic abuse until the months leading to her death.
“I’m ready to go, just not until I see my babies one last time,” Virginia wrote in a poignant final diary entry addressed to her children.
The Tragic End
Virginia’s tragic story took another turn with a social media post showing her bruised and in a hospital bed, claiming she had been in a severe car accident. However, Australian police later stated the incident was a minor traffic accident with no injuries reported. Her family believes the post was a desperate attempt to reach out to her children.
Virginia’s final diary entry, titled “To the kids,” expressed her longing for her children, highlighting the emotional toll of her estrangement from them. Her death has left many questions unanswered, with ongoing legal proceedings in Western Australia regarding her family situation.
As the world reflects on Virginia Giuffre’s life, her story remains a stark reminder of the hidden battles many face, even those who seem to have conquered the most formidable adversaries.