Jeffrey Epstein "loved life too much" to take his own life and was confident he could secure bail before his death, according to his butler of 18 years.

RadarOnline.com can reveal that Valdson Vieira Cotrin, who managed Epstein's Paris residence and also worked as his chauffeur and cook, claimed that he had spoken to the disgraced financier shortly before he died in August 2019. The butler said Epstein had been upbeat and was making plans for the future. Article continues below advertisement

The Epstein files

In remarks likely to intensify calls for the release of the so-called Epstein files, Cotrin disputed the official ruling of suicide. He also voiced fears for his own safety.

He said: "I am like his brother [ Mark Epstein ]. I don't believe this was suicide. He loved life too

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