Who is Karyna Shuliak? A look into the life of Jeffrey Epstein's last girlfriend
Karyna Shuliak, a dentist of Belarusian origin, gained international notoriety in early 2026 following the release of legal documents and internal archives belonging to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. These documents revealed that she was his longtime companion and a significant beneficiary of his estate. Before these revelations, she had remained largely unknown, except in a few feature articles and court documents.
In the media, Shuliak is sometimes nicknamed "the detective," due to her habit of meticulously examining Epstein's communications, movements, and social interactions, suggesting a very significant role in his private life.
The recent attention focused on Shuliak stems largely from documents released in 2026 that detail Epstein's financial arrangements before his death. In a trust agreement signed just days before his death in 2019, Epstein named Shuliak as one of the primary beneficiaries of his estate.
Born in Minsk, Belarus, around 1989, Karyna Shuliak immigrated to the United States in 2009, in her early twenties. There, she pursued dental studies and became a dentist, apparently thanks to Epstein's financial support.
Epstein allegedly helped her finance her studies, obtain her immigration status, and support her family back in Belarus, including covering their medical expenses. Their relationship, according to numerous accounts, began shortly after her arrival in the United States and blossomed into a romance.
Shuliak and Epstein had a relationship for approximately eight to ten years, forming a partnership that lasted until his death in August 2019. She was reportedly the last person to speak to Epstein on the phone before he died in custody—a call that occurred the day before he passed away.
In the media, Shuliak is sometimes referred to as "the detective," due to her practice of meticulously examining Epstein's communications, movements, and social interactions, suggesting a significant role in his private life.
The recent focus on Shuliak stems largely from documents released in 2016 that detail Epstein's financial arrangements prior to his death. In a trust deed signed just days before his death in 2019, Epstein named Shuliak as one of the primary beneficiaries of his estate.
