EFTA01619188: Jeffrey, Milan “Fishing,” and Possible Recruitment

PostedSeptember 19, 2026

UpdatedSeptember 19, 2026

ByEpsteinWiki

Snapshot

An eleven page iMessage export records a June 2018 conversation between an unidentified correspondent marked by the initials “EA” and a second participant whom EA addresses as “Jeffrey.” The exchange begins with EA sending redacted Instagram images of an unidentified woman and writing, “There were another girl in Milan.” Days later, while traveling in Portugal, EA asks Jeffrey whether she can do anything for him. He answers, “usual.” EA then discusses a woman named Ira and says, “I found that Milan is the best place for fishing.”

The sequence provides unusually direct evidence of a recurring task understood by both participants. The surrounding references to another woman in Milan, Ira, social media images, Jeffrey’s assessment of whether Ira is “worth the effort,” and EA’s proposal to her make recruitment or scouting the strongest contextual interpretation of “usual” and “fishing.” The file does not explicitly define either term, identify Ira, establish the age of any woman shown, or document what happened after the conversation.

The record spans EFTA01619188 through EFTA01619198.

Key Takeaways

EA directly addresses the other participant as “Jeffrey,” providing strong internal evidence that the exchange involved Jeffrey Epstein.
EA sends Instagram images of an unidentified woman and says there was “another girl in Milan.”
Jeffrey describes EA’s requested task with the single word “usual,” suggesting an established routine that required no explanation between them.
Jeffrey questions whether “ira” is “worth the large effort.” EA answers, “Then, I propose to her,” and immediately calls Milan “the best place for fishing.”
The combined language strongly supports a recruitment or scouting interpretation, but the file never explicitly defines “fishing” or records a completed introduction.
EA thanks Jeffrey for “the opportunity to explore the world,” calls him “Sir,” and tells him she is always reachable by internet and Skype.
Travel photographs identify the location as Lisbon, Portugal. Belém Tower is visible in the sequence.
Russian language Tapback notices indicate that EA’s device or export interface used Russian. They are automated reaction labels, not independent narrative messages.
The identities of EA, Ira, and the woman in the Instagram posts remain unconfirmed in this file.

Document Profile Chart

Field	Evidence
Evidence range	EFTA01619188 to EFTA01619198
Platform	iMessage
Export timezone	UTC+0000
Conversation dates	June 5, June 7, June 10, June 11, and June 12, 2018
Visible participants	A correspondent marked “EA” and a second participant with a generic contact icon
Named person in the messages	Jeffrey
Other named person	Ira, identity unconfirmed
Locations discussed or pictured	Milan, San Diego, Istanbul, and Lisbon
Attachments	Instagram screenshots, travel photographs, one HEIC image, and two QuickTime videos
Central evidentiary issue	Whether “usual” and “fishing” refer to scouting or recruiting women for Jeffrey
Important limitation	The export redacts participant labels, usernames, faces, and some image content

Page by Page Evidence Chart

EFTA page	Date	Material shown	Evidentiary value
EFTA01619188	June 5	EA writes, “There were another girl in Milan..” and sends an Instagram post	Connects Milan to an additional unidentified woman and begins the image sequence
EFTA01619189	June 5	Another Instagram screenshot shows the same unidentified woman in model style imagery	Shows the type of profile material being transmitted, while the username and face remain redacted
EFTA01619190	June 5 and June 7	A third image is followed by “Cute.” Jeffrey later asks, “Having fun?” EA replies, “Good morning, Jeffrey!”	Directly names Jeffrey and shows his favorable reaction to the image sequence
EFTA01619191	June 7	Lisbon street and waterfront photographs	Establishes the travel setting
EFTA01619192	June 7	A flowering jacaranda tree	Continues the Lisbon travel sequence
EFTA01619193	June 7	Lisbon architecture, including Belém Tower	Provides a recognizable geographic marker
EFTA01619194	June 7	Waterfront image, `IMG_5577.mov`, and EA’s thanks for the opportunity to travel	Connects Jeffrey to the travel opportunity and records EA’s continued availability
EFTA01619195	June 7	“usual,” Ira, “propose to her,” and “Milan is the best place for fishing”	Contains the file’s central possible recruitment language
EFTA01619196	June 10 and June 11	Jeffrey sends `IMG_7875.HEIC`; EA responds enthusiastically; he mentions a picture on her refrigerator	Shows personal familiarity but does not reveal the image in this export
EFTA01619197	June 11	EA sends `IMG_5811.mov`, reports seeing a sperm whale and wild dolphins, and mentions mountain biking	Documents continued travel and frequent contact
EFTA01619198	June 12	Jeffrey again says Ira may not be “worth the effort” and tells EA, “I want you to learn things”	Shows continued evaluation of Ira and a directive, instructional relationship

Participant Identification

The export conceals the account names above both sides of the conversation. The left side uses a circular avatar with the initials “EA.” Those initials are an investigative lead, not a confirmed identification. They may reflect a saved contact name, account label, or profile information.

The right side is not named in the header, but EA writes, “Good morning, Jeffrey!” The conversation also concerns conduct and relationship patterns associated with Jeffrey Epstein, including travel support, deference, discussion of women, and the evaluation of whether a woman merits effort. Taken together, the internal evidence strongly supports identifying the right side participant as Jeffrey Epstein. The document alone does not display his phone number, Apple ID, or full contact card.

Ira is referred to only by a lower case first name. EA’s phrase “I propose to her” indicates that Ira is a woman in this conversation. No surname, account, image label, or other unique identifier appears. Any attempt to connect Ira to a known person without corroborating records would be speculative.

The Milan Image Sequence

On June 5, EA writes, “There were another girl in Milan..” and sends a series of Instagram screenshots. The posts show an unidentified woman in lingerie or swimwear. Her face and account name are covered by black redactions in the evidence release. One screenshot retains a photographer credit, but it does not establish the subject’s identity.

Jeffrey responds, “Cute.” The message carries a heart reaction. The exchange does not state who placed the reaction, although its position in the export indicates it is attached to Jeffrey’s message.

This opening matters because it provides the immediate context for the later discussion of women, Milan, “usual,” Ira, and “fishing.” The record shows that EA was presenting a woman’s social media images for Jeffrey’s attention. It does not show whether EA knew the woman personally, contacted her, or received instructions about her at that moment.

The woman’s age cannot be determined from the screenshots. The file therefore should not be used to label her as a minor, a victim, a participant in criminal activity, or a consenting associate.

Lisbon Travel and Jeffrey’s Support

On June 7, Jeffrey asks, “Having fun?” EA replies with a description of the place, comparing its people to San Diego, its speech to Russian intonation, and its city plan to Istanbul. The text says “it remains me,” apparently an intended “it reminds me.”

EA then sends multiple travel photographs. Belém Tower is clearly visible in EFTA01619193, locating at least part of the sequence in Lisbon. Portugal’s official cultural heritage resources identify the tower as a Lisbon landmark on the Tagus River.

After sending the seven megabyte QuickTime file IMG_5577.mov, EA writes:

Thank you so much for the opportunity to explore the world!!! ❤️ I bought a new SIM card with internet, I’m always in touch with Skype also.

Jeffrey responds, “im glad.” The wording indicates that EA attributed the travel opportunity to Jeffrey and considered continuous contact important enough to mention a new SIM card and Skype. The file does not specify who purchased the trip, paid particular expenses, or selected the itinerary.

“Usual,” Ira, and “Fishing”

Immediately after thanking Jeffrey, EA asks:

Can I do anything for you while I’m here, Sir? ❤️

Jeffrey answers:

usual

The lack of explanation is itself informative. “Usual” refers to an activity both participants apparently understood from prior experience. The available pages do not define that activity.

Jeffrey then writes:

im not sure your ira is worth the large effort .

EA answers:

I see . Then, I propose to her. I found that Milan is the best place for fishing.

Jeffrey responds:

no so far by the results . .

On June 12, he returns to the subject:

Lest talk today schedule. I m not sure that ira is worth the effort . I want you to learn things

The word “Lest” appears to be a typographical error for “Let’s.” The sentence treats Ira as the object of an evaluation. Jeffrey assesses whether she merits effort, while EA speaks of making a proposal to her. His statement that he wants EA “to learn things” places the discussion within an instructional or supervisory frame.

Recruitment Language Assessment Chart

Phrase	Direct meaning in the file	Contextual significance	Confidence
“another girl in Milan”	EA identifies an additional woman connected to Milan	Suggests EA had already been looking at or discussing more than one woman	High for the direct meaning, moderate for recruitment
Instagram image sequence	EA sends model style photographs of an unidentified woman	Resembles presentation or screening material	High that images were presented, moderate for purpose
“Cute”	Jeffrey approves of or compliments what he sees	Shows Jeffrey’s interest in the presented profile	High
“anything for you” and “usual”	EA offers assistance and Jeffrey invokes an established routine	Indicates a repeated task understood by both parties	High for recurrence, unresolved for the task itself
“your ira”	Jeffrey associates Ira with EA	May indicate EA introduced, managed, or advocated for Ira	Moderate
“worth the effort”	Jeffrey evaluates the resources or work being spent on Ira	Suggests selection based on expected return or result	High for evaluation, unresolved for its purpose
“Then, I propose to her”	EA plans to make some form of proposal to Ira	Strongly suggests an approach or offer, though its terms are absent	High for an intended proposal, moderate for recruitment
“Milan is the best place for fishing”	EA uses a metaphor immediately after discussing a proposal to a woman	Strongest contextual signal that “fishing” means finding or approaching women	Moderate to high
“no so far by the results”	Jeffrey says the outcomes do not yet support EA’s view of Milan	Implies results were being monitored and judged	Moderate to high
“I want you to learn things”	Jeffrey directs EA to learn from the process	Suggests training, correction, or supervision	High for instruction, unresolved for subject matter

The recruitment interpretation rests on the full sequence, not on the word “fishing” alone. In another context, the word could be literal or playful. Here, it follows images of a woman, a reference to another girl in Milan, Jeffrey’s “usual,” discussion of whether Ira is worth the effort, and EA’s plan to propose something to her. That accumulation makes scouting or recruitment the most coherent reading.

The file still does not reveal the proposed terms, whether the women were approached for modeling, travel, personal introductions, sexual activity, or another purpose. It also does not prove coercion, trafficking, or abuse in this specific exchange. Those questions require corroborating communications, travel records, testimony, and account data.

Deference, Availability, and Control

EA calls Jeffrey “Sir” twice, first while offering to perform the “usual” and again while reporting that she can talk at any time. Her messages repeatedly emphasize availability. She buys a new SIM card, mentions Skype, says she is “always in touch,” and later states, “I’m in touch any time, Sir).”

Jeffrey’s messages are brief and directive. He evaluates Ira, dismisses the results so far, sets a future scheduling discussion, and tells EA he wants her to learn. EA answers at length, reacts positively to his messages, and reports her movements, including that she will reach the hotel in two hours.

This asymmetry supports a relationship in which Jeffrey had authority, resources, or influence. It does not by itself establish employment, a formal agency relationship, or coercive control.

Russian Language and Interface Reactions

Several entries appear in Russian:

Russian export text	English meaning	Function
`Очень понравилось «usual»`	“Loved ‘usual’” or “Liked ‘usual’ very much”	An iMessage reaction notice attached to the quoted message
`Очень понравилось «no so far by the results . .»`	“Loved ‘no so far by the results . .’”	An iMessage reaction notice
`Очень понравилось изображение`	“Loved an image”	An iMessage reaction notice attached to an image
`Понравилось «Great»`	“Liked ‘Great’”	An iMessage reaction notice
`Понравилось «Lest talk today schedule…»`	“Liked ‘Lest talk today schedule…’”	An iMessage reaction notice

These lines are best understood as localized system generated descriptions of Tapback reactions. They show that the reacting device or the exported conversation used Russian localization. They should not be treated as separately composed statements. Combined with EA’s comment about “pure russian intonation,” they support a Russian language connection, but they do not identify EA’s nationality.

Later Personal and Travel Messages

On June 10, Jeffrey sends IMG_7875.HEIC, a one megabyte image that is not reproduced in the visible export. EA replies, “Soooooo sexy!!!!” and “We love it!!! Missing you !!!” Jeffrey later writes, “Like the picture on your fridge.” EA answers the next day, “you know me so good!)))”

The pronoun “we” indicates that at least one other person may have been present with EA, but the file does not identify that person. The refrigerator reference indicates prior familiarity with EA’s private surroundings or possessions.

On June 11, EA sends the five megabyte video IMG_5811.mov and reports seeing a sperm whale and wild dolphins. A still image in the export shows a whale’s tail at sea. EA later says she is going mountain biking. These details document the travel experience but do not resolve the recruitment discussion.

Investigative Significance

The file is important because it combines five elements in a single short conversation:

Presentation of social media images of a woman.
A reference to “another girl in Milan.”
A request to perform Jeffrey’s “usual.”
Evaluation of a woman named Ira and a proposed approach to her.
The metaphor of Milan as a place for “fishing,” followed by discussion of results and learning.

Public federal records concerning Ghislaine Maxwell describe a broader history in which women were recruited and groomed for Jeffrey Epstein. That established history makes possible recruitment language in other Epstein communications especially significant. It cannot, however, substitute for proof about the identities, ages, intentions, or outcomes in this particular 2018 exchange.

The conversation also offers leads for network analysis. The “EA” initials, the Lisbon itinerary, attachment metadata, Skype contact, SIM purchase, Instagram screenshots, photographer credit, and repeated references to Ira could be compared with device extractions, travel bookings, financial records, and adjacent EFTA files.

What the File Establishes

EA sent Jeffrey redacted Instagram images of an unidentified woman.
EA referred to “another girl in Milan.”
Jeffrey responded “Cute” to the image sequence.
EA was traveling in Lisbon and credited Jeffrey with the opportunity to explore the world.
EA offered to do something for Jeffrey, and he described the task as “usual.”
Jeffrey and EA discussed whether a woman named Ira was worth the effort.
EA said she would “propose to her” and called Milan “the best place for fishing.”
Jeffrey judged that the results did not yet support that assessment.
Jeffrey later repeated his concern about Ira and said he wanted EA to learn things.
EA used deferential language and repeatedly stressed her availability.

What the File Does Not Establish

EA’s full identity.
Ira’s identity.
The identity or age of the woman in the Instagram screenshots.
The exact meaning of “usual,” “proposal,” or “fishing.”
Whether anyone contacted, recruited, transported, paid, exploited, or harmed the women discussed.
Whether the travel was compensation, a gift, employment related, or unrelated to the discussed task.
Who paid for flights, lodging, the SIM card, or activities.
The contents of the three named media attachments beyond the stills preserved in the export.
The phone numbers, Apple IDs, or account ownership of either participant.

Questions for Further Investigation

Who was saved under the initials “EA,” and do adjacent message exports reveal a full name, telephone number, or Apple ID?
Who was Ira, and what proposal did EA intend to make to her?
What prior conversations defined the “usual” task?
Did Jeffrey or EA use “fishing” elsewhere as a recurring term for scouting or recruitment?
Who was the unidentified woman in the Instagram posts, and was she ever contacted?
Can the visible photographer credit or original attachment metadata recover the redacted Instagram account?
Who reacted to Jeffrey’s messages, and can the source device data distinguish authored text from localized Tapback notices?
Who funded EA’s Portugal travel, accommodations, activities, and communications?
Who accompanied EA, as implied by “We love it” and “Missing you”?
What do IMG_5577.mov, IMG_7875.HEIC, and IMG_5811.mov contain in their original form?
What “results” was Jeffrey measuring in Milan?
What did Jeffrey want EA to learn, and did he provide later instructions?
Do Skype logs, SIM records, travel manifests, financial records, or later messages document any introduction involving Ira or another woman?

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