post shared on Facebook Former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama’s personal chef, Tafari Campbell, has reportedly died on the anniversary of the death of late investor Jeffrey Epstein.
Verdict: False
Epstein died by suicide on August 10, 2019, according to CBS News.
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Campbell, who was the White House chef before becoming the Obamas’ personal chef, was found dead on Martha’s Vineyard Monday. Washington Post. Police said they had “no evidence” of anything “suspicious” in connection with Ms Campbell’s death. Independent report.
“So today, on the same day that Epstein died, a body was found in Obama’s pond,” the Facebook post claims. The post includes a screenshot of a Daily Mail article discussing the search for Campbell, who was reported missing after going paddleboarding on July 23. The post also included a screenshot of a New York Post article showing Epstein was found “almost unconscious.” in his cell. The articles are dated July 24, 2023 and July 24, 2019 respectively.
However, this claim is false.
Epstein reportedly died by suicide on August 10, 2019. CBS news. The report said the coroner ruled that the suicide was by hanging. Epstein was placed on suicide watch and conspiracy theories swirl online that the late investor did not commit suicide, even though a bruise was found on his neck before his death.
of New York Post article Epstein was confirmed to have attempted suicide and suffered bruises to his neck before his death, as referenced through a Facebook post. Investigators speculate that Epstein may have intentionally injured himself in order to be transferred to another prison at the time, according to the same article.
Similarly, we have: no reliable reports It indicates that Campbell died on the anniversary of Epstein’s death. If that were true, multiple media outlets would have reported it, but none did. (Related: Did Joe Biden and Barack Obama wear pink suits to promote Barbie movies?)
Furthermore, President Obama has not publicly commented on this allegation through his own messages. website or validated socializing media account.Former First Lady Michelle Obama not dealt with Claim.
Check Your Fact has reached out to the Obamas for comment through the Obama Foundation and will update this article accordingly.
