Word Repeated Hundreds Of Times In Epstein Files Sparks Claims It May Have Been A Hidden Code

Warning: This article includes discussion of child abuse, which some readers may find upsetting or difficult to read.

One word that appears more than 800 times in a recent batch of documents released from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate has drawn fresh attention. Some believe it may have been used as a coded reference rather than having an innocent meaning.

Convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein became widely known for his ties to wealthy and influential figures across the world. Survivors have continued to come forward, alleging that Epstein operated an international sex trafficking network that included the abuse of children by his associates and friends.

Several people connected to Epstein, including US President Donald Trump and disgraced former British royal Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, have faced accusations of sexual misconduct involving minors. Trump has not been charged with any crime related to his association with Epstein.

Although emails from Epstein’s estate often suggest an unusually open tone in his communications, one word appears repeatedly in ways that have caused alarm among researchers and online safety groups.

The word in question is “pizza,” along with references to “cheese” and related emojis. Some believe these terms may have been used as coded language to refer to child sexual abuse material.

Epstein died in jail in 2019 Florida Department of Law Enforcement via Getty Images

British newspaper The Telegraph has previously reported that online safety organizations have warned about coded language used by pedophiles to avoid direct wording. The phrase “cheese pizza” is believed to be one such example, as its initials match “CP,” a common abbreviation for child pornography.

In some cases, references to cheese or pizza do appear to be genuine conversations about food. However, several excerpts from the files appear out of place or confusing when taken at face value.

The word “cheese” alone appears more than 1,138 times in the documents, often in contexts that do not clearly make sense if read literally.

One disturbing email from the files US Department of Justice

One example includes an email in which Epstein wrote: "There are millions of babies, very little good vegatble [sic] cream cheese."

Around three million additional documents have now been released from Epstein’s estate. Even so, officials say this still does not represent the full collection of information held within the files. Members of the public can access the available records through the US Department of Justice website.

Being named in the documents does not, on its own, prove or suggest criminal behavior. Still, the material has added to growing concerns about Epstein’s links to powerful individuals and has raised serious questions that many believe remain unanswered.

If you’ve been affected by any of these issues or want to speak to someone in confidence regarding the welfare of a child, the Childhelp USA National Child Abuse Hotline (1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and receives calls from throughout the United States, Canada, US Virgin Islands, Guam and Puerto Rico.