Memorial for survivors and victims placed at Epstein’s ranch
By Hamilton Kahn
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SANTA FE COUNTY, N.M. (KOAT) — On a sunny Saturday, the darkness left behind at the giant resort once owned by sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein was still palpable.
Dozens of New Mexicans gathered to place a memorial for the women who survived being trafficked as juveniles, and those that didn’t survive.
Kathy Kunda, whose idea it was to start the memorial, said she had heard about what was going on at Epstein’s ranch years ago, but as the sickening saga has only gained momentum, she has felt the importance of bringing it into the open, especially in New Mexico.
“It’s just now coming to an awakening, and it’s very wide, it’s very dark, and it’s absolutely heartbreaking,” Kunda said.
As bad as the crimes of Epstein were, Kunda said New Mexico bears the stain of complicity by prominent elected officials and citizens while Epstein was here. It will take the unearthing of all that took place before there can be cleansing, she said.
“I don’t think anyone has to think about how strong they need to be. I think they just need not to be in fear,” Kunda said. “If we can remove that fear, then we allow the space for love.”
Kunda said anyone is welcome to come and add to the memorial woith lights, crosses, or anything that represents the courage of the survivors.
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