Nadia Marcinko, an aide of late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, has been missing from her long-time Upper East Side home in New York for several days, reported The New York Post.
This adds another layer to the complex narrative of the Epstein saga as she is an enigmatic figure central to the matter.
A neighbourhood source revealed that Marcinko, formerly known as Nadia Marcinkova, a model-turned-pilot once dubbed “Global Girl”, has not been seen for three days, since the public release of court documents related to Epstein, according to The New York Post.
Known as Epstein’s “sex slave”, Marcinko spent years in proximity to the disgraced financier, even travelling on his private plane, infamously nicknamed “The Lolita Express”. Allegations include her participation in sexual abuse and procuring victims for Epstein, claims which were denied by her legal team, who insist she was a victim herself.
Although she is a certified commercial pilot and flight instructor, it remains unclear if Marcinko ever acted as Epstein’s pilot. Despite accusations, she reportedly never faced charges, obtaining immunity from prosecution in 2008 as part of the late financier’s non-prosecution agreement in Florida.
A 2017 video showcases Marcinko pranking a flight instructor at a Palm Springs airport, revealing her aerial acrobatic skills after initially posing as a nerdy aviation student. Post-flight, she transformed into a high-fashion model, emphasising her versatile persona.
After initially working in real estate, Marcinko transitioned to aviation and currently serves as the CEO of Aviloop, described by Wired magazine as a “supremely odd aviation branding business”. The company’s address aligns with Marcinko’s current residence on East 66th Street, a property associated with Epstein’s brother, Mark Epstein, a real estate developer.
Recently disclosed court documents from a 2015 defamation case involving Epstein’s associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, revealed Marcinko’s deposition. During the testimony, she invoked her right against self-incrimination on numerous occasions, reported The New York Post.