Sarah Kellen

Sarah Kellen (born Sarah Lyn Kensington, 1979) was a central figure in Jeffrey Epstein's sex-trafficking operation, serving as his assistant and scheduler from approximately 2002 through at least 2015. Named as an unindicted co-conspirator in Epstein's 2008 federal non-prosecution agreement, Kellen was identified in Palm Beach police investigations and multiple civil lawsuits as recruiting underage girls, coordinating their visits to Epstein's properties, and managing the logistics of his abuse. The archive contains 8,752 emails involving Kellen, documenting her extensive role managing Epstein's calendar, travel arrangements, and contacts. Despite being described as "criminally responsible" by U.S. District Judge Alison Nathan during Ghislaine Maxwell's 2022 sentencing, Kellen has never been criminally charged. She married NASCAR driver Brian Vickers in 2015; they divorced in 2025.

Kellen appears in the archive under multiple aliases, including "Kensington," "Sarah K," and various email addresses. Her correspondence spans from 2000 to 2023, with particularly heavy activity during Epstein's most active years operating his trafficking network. Flight logs show her traveling with Epstein and victims, federal prosecutors documented 156 phone calls between her and one victim, and court filings describe her as essential to the operation's functioning.

Background#

Sarah Kellen was born in 1979 as Sarah Lyn Kensington. Public records indicate she was previously married and divorced before beginning work for Epstein, and she became estranged from her family and community. She began working for Epstein around 2002, initially serving as his personal assistant. According to testimony in Ghislaine Maxwell's trial, Kellen worked in Epstein's office building on Manhattan's Upper East Side and acted as a personal assistant for both Epstein and Maxwell.

Kellen first drew public attention during the 2005-2007 Palm Beach police investigation of Epstein. A 2007 probable cause affidavit from Palm Beach police accused Kellen of coordinating the recruitment of minors for sexual services. She was one of four women—alongside Nadia Marcinkova, Lesley Groff, and Adriana Ross—named as unindicted co-conspirators in Epstein's 2008 non-prosecution agreement with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida, granting her immunity from federal prosecution at that time.

After Epstein's 2019 arrest and death, federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York stated they were not bound by the Florida agreement and that Kellen and others could face charges. However, no charges were ever filed. Kellen has largely avoided public statements but has denied wrongdoing through attorneys. She married retired NASCAR driver Brian Vickers in 2015; the couple divorced in April 2025. As of 2025, she resides in high-end properties in Miami and New York City and has worked as an interior designer.

Correspondence with Epstein#

The archive documents extensive coordination between Kellen and Epstein spanning from 2000 to 2019, with Kellen appearing as sender in 5,038 emails and as recipient in 3,714 emails. Her role evolved from direct administrative assistant coordinating every detail of Epstein's activities in the 2000s to more sporadic correspondence after his 2008 conviction.

2002-2008: Active Management Period

During the height of Epstein's trafficking operation, Kellen managed virtually every aspect of his schedule and logistics. Federal prosecutors preparing a draft indictment in February 2008 noted that one victim had 156 calls with Sarah Kellen, providing documentary evidence of Kellen's coordination role. Prosecutors described maintaining "telephone charts for all of the girls and Kellen, Nadia, and Adriana" and searching Kellen's phone records electronically for phone numbers of "new girls."

Multiple civil complaints describe Kellen's operational role in detail. In Jane Doe No. 1 v. Epstein, the plaintiff alleged that after being brought to Epstein's Palm Beach mansion, she "was introduced to Kellen, who led her up the stairs to the room with the massage table. Kellen set up the massage table, laid out the massage oils, told Plaintiff that Epstein would be in shortly, and then left the room." The pattern repeated across multiple victims: Kellen would gather personal information, escort girls to the massage room, prepare the space, and later be present when Epstein paid them.

Flight logs show Kellen traveling with Epstein and victims on numerous occasions. Composite flight records document trips including June 21, 2002 (West Palm Beach to Bahamas with "Virginia Roberts, Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein, Sarah Kellen, Cindy Lopez, Jean Luc Brunel") and August 17, 2002 (Santa Fe to Teterboro with the same group plus additional passengers).

Kellen's coordination extended to travel logistics and customs arrangements. In March 2007, pilot Larry Visoski copied Kellen on an email about Bedford customs, asking if "drop in is not possible" and whether "Bangor Maine ok for fuel stop if needed?" Epstein replied "yes" with Kellen copied. Similarly, in June 2007, Visoski copied Kellen on an email regarding aircraft registration numbers, seeking approval for modifications.

Post-2008: Continued but Reduced Contact

After Epstein's 2008 plea agreement and incarceration, Kellen's direct involvement diminished but did not cease entirely. An April 2011 email from Lesley Groff to Epstein copied "Sarah Kellen Sarab" on coordination regarding household staff. In January 2006, Epstein's email to Ghislaine Maxwell about island staff departures for "Miles fiftieth" copied both Kellen and Daphne Wallace, instructing them to "tell Karen and Brice but not miles until feb20".

By 2015-2016, Kellen appeared to have transitioned away from direct work for Epstein. A May 2016 email shows her arranging hair and makeup services for work at Epstein's Manhattan townhouse, but clarifying "there's a typo in Alexandra's email. That was my fault when I sent it" — suggesting she was coordinating services rather than directly employed.

From 2017-2019, sporadic correspondence shows continued coordination on behalf of Epstein. In March 2018, she forwarded to Epstein a message from Larry Summers' assistant: "larry was wondering if Jeffrey might be able to come to his house in Brookline on Sunday around 4/4:30". In May 2017, another assistant emailed Kellen seeking help scheduling an appointment with a doctor for Epstein; Kellen replied "I do not know who Dr. Chen is and have never heard of him."

Morocco Property Activities as "Kensington"

Between 2015-2016, extensive correspondence shows Kellen using the alias "Kensington" to coordinate with Epstein regarding property in Marrakech, Morocco. In September 2015, Epstein wrote that he would "be in mararksh next week" and asked about property for sale; Kensington replied with property details. In December 2015, Epstein told Kensington he was "likely to be in mararksh next week", and Kensington replied "Enjoy Christmas and call when you are in Morocco". These emails suggest Kellen continued advising Epstein on real estate matters using her maiden name as an alias.

Connections#

Kellen's primary connection was to Jeffrey Epstein, with whom she shared 4,401 emails documenting their working relationship. Her second-most frequent correspondent was Lesley Groff (621 emails), Epstein's other primary assistant, with whom she coordinated scheduling and logistics.

Kellen communicated regularly with Epstein's household and operations staff, including Gary Kerney (221 emails), Larry Visoski (192 emails, Epstein's pilot), Jojo Fontanilla (149 emails), and Richard Barnett (165 emails). She also corresponded with Ghislaine Maxwell, appearing in email threads regarding island operations and staffing.

Kellen coordinated with Epstein's broader network of associates. In October 2007, Karen at Zorro Ranch emailed Maxwell (copying Epstein's attorney) reporting that "a female saying she worked for the Associated Press" called asking for comments and "would it be possible to speak to Ghislaine Maxwell or Sarah Kellen for a comment" regarding Epstein's plea bargain. This indicates Kellen was recognized as a key figure in Epstein's inner circle.

Document References#

Sarah Kellen appears extensively in federal court records related to civil lawsuits filed by Epstein's victims and in documents from the criminal investigations. In Jane Doe No. 1 v. Epstein, Robson, and Kellen, filed in Florida federal court in 2008, a 14-year-old plaintiff sued Kellen directly, alleging she recruited the minor "ostensibly to give a wealthy man a massage for monetary compensation," gathered her personal information, and brought her to the room where Epstein sexually assaulted her. The court's October 2008 opinion found that the complaint stated viable causes of action for civil conspiracy, describing Kellen as part of a plan to "commit the tort of sexual assault of a minor." The case was remanded to state court.

Multiple similar civil suits named Kellen as a defendant. In Jane Doe II v. Epstein and Kellen, Case No. 09-80469, Kellen moved to adopt Epstein's motion to dismiss, which the court granted. In M.J. v. Epstein and Kellen, Case No. 10-81111, the plaintiff sought a protective order barring Epstein from contact, noting that "Sarah Kellen" was listed among those Epstein had allegedly intimidated. The motion referenced federal prosecutors' draft charges against Epstein for witness tampering, noting: "During the FBI investigation of his sexual abuse of young girls, Epstein intimidated and harassed other possible witnesses against him -- namely Sarah Kellen, Leslie Groff and Nadia Marcinkova. Indeed, this intimidation was so serious that federal prosecutors prepared draft federal charges against him for witness tampering charges."

Federal prosecutor emails from February 2008, obtained through DOJ document releases, show prosecutors actively investigating Kellen's role. Assistant U.S. Attorney Ann Marie Villafaña wrote to investigators requesting "telephone charts for all of the girls and Kellen, Nadia, and Adriana" and asking "do you have all of Sarah Kellen's records electronically? Maybe we can search for phone numbers for some of the new girls." Another prosecutor email noted that one victim had "156 calls with Sarah Kellen, and 2 calls with Adriana Mucinska", calling this "good documentary evidence."

An April 2011 DOJ email regarding a motion to unseal documents listed specific portions that should remain sealed, including references to "Sarah Kellen," "403," "113," and "371 conspiracy" charges, indicating prosecutors had considered conspiracy and witness tampering charges but never filed them.

The 2008 non-prosecution agreement between Epstein and the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida explicitly states: "the United States also agrees that it will not institute any criminal charges against any potential co-conspirators of Epstein, including but not limited to Sarah Kellen, Adriana Ross, Lesley Groff, or Nadia Marcinkova." However, the Second Circuit's 2024 opinion in United States v. Maxwell clarified that this agreement bound only the Florida district, not other U.S. Attorney's offices.

During Ghislaine Maxwell's 2021 trial, witnesses testified about Kellen's role. The trial record shows that "Kellen scheduled flights on Epstein's private jets and arranged for his victims to be on them" and "arranged 'massages' — up to three a day — where Epstein would rape and sexually abuse his victims." At Maxwell's June 2022 sentencing, U.S. District Judge Alison Nathan described Kellen as "a criminally responsible participant" in Epstein's crimes, though she was not charged in that case.

Visits to Epstein Properties#

The archive documents Kellen's extensive access to and coordination of activities at Epstein's various properties:

Manhattan Townhouse (9 East 71st Street)

Kellen coordinated services and activities at the Manhattan residence throughout the period documented. In May 2016, she helped arrange hair and makeup services for five women at the townhouse. Multiple civil complaints describe Kellen working at this location, gathering victim information and escorting girls upstairs to Epstein's massage room.

Palm Beach Mansion (358 El Brillo Way)

Court documents describe Kellen's regular presence at the Palm Beach property during the 2002-2008 period. The October 2008 court opinion describes how "Upon arrival at Epstein's mansion, Robson would introduce each victim to Kellen, who gathered the girl's personal information. Defendant Kellen would then bring the girl up a flight of stairs to a bedroom that contained a massage table." Palm Beach police found phone logs "signed by Kellen" with names of teenagers called for "work" confirmation, according to reporting on the investigation.

Little St. James Island

Flight logs document Kellen traveling to and from St. Thomas, with coordination emails referencing island operations. A January 2006 email about island staff scheduling copied Kellen on decisions about when to inform staff about changes. Flight logs show multiple trips to TIST (St. Thomas airport) with Kellen as a passenger.

Santa Fe Ranch

Composite flight records document Kellen traveling from Santa Fe (SAF) to Teterboro in August 2002 with Epstein, Maxwell, and multiple young women.

International Travel

Beyond U.S. properties, flight logs show Kellen accompanied Epstein on international trips, including to the Bahamas (MYEF) in June 2002. Her correspondence under the "Kensington" alias regarding Morocco property suggests potential visits there, though the archive does not definitively document trips to Morocco.

Criminal Activity#

The archive documents conduct falling within the scope of multiple federal criminal statutes. While Sarah Kellen has never been charged with crimes, the evidence shows her participation in conduct prosecutors investigated for potential prosecution.

Federal prosecutors in 2008 prepared evidence showing Kellen's role in recruiting, coordinating, and facilitating the sexual abuse of minors by Epstein. Court documents describe Kellen gathering personal information from underage girls, escorting them to rooms where Epstein would abuse them, and being present when Epstein paid them. Prosecutors documented 156 phone calls between Kellen and one minor victim. This conduct falls within the scope of 18 U.S.C. § 1591 (sex trafficking of minors).

Flight logs document Kellen traveling interstate and internationally with Epstein and minor victims, including a June 21, 2002 flight from West Palm Beach to the Bahamas with Virginia Roberts (then 17), Ghislaine Maxwell, and others. This interstate transportation of minors for sexual purposes falls within the scope of 18 U.S.C. §§ 2421-2423 (Mann Act violations).

Court records indicate Kellen conspired with Epstein and others to recruit and transport minors for sexual abuse over multiple years. The civil complaint in Jane Doe No. 1 alleged a "conspiracy between the three Defendants" including Kellen "to do an unlawful act, that is, to commit the tort of sexual assault of a minor," with Kellen committing overt acts in furtherance. This conduct falls within the scope of 18 U.S.C. § 371 (conspiracy to commit federal offenses).

Federal documents indicate prosecutors considered witness tampering charges against Epstein for intimidating "Sarah Kellen, Leslie Groff and Nadia Marcinkova" during the FBI investigation, suggesting Kellen may herself have been subjected to obstruction. The April 2011 DOJ email regarding documents to keep sealed referenced potential charges against Kellen under "1512" (witness tampering) and "113" (assault within maritime/territorial jurisdiction), though these charges were never filed.

The conduct documented in the archive thus falls within the scope of federal sex trafficking, Mann Act, and conspiracy statutes detailed in Criminal Statutes. Despite the 2008 non-prosecution agreement providing immunity in the Southern District of Florida, prosecutors in the Southern District of New York maintained they were not bound by that agreement and could bring charges. To date, no charges have been filed against Sarah Kellen in any jurisdiction.