Journalist Investigating Epstein’s Zorro Ranch Says She’s Leaving US After Alleged Attack

Journalist Investigating Epstein’s Zorro Ranch Says She’s Leaving US After Alleged ‘Direct Energy Weapon’ Attack

A journalist who has spent years investigating Jeffrey Epstein’s New Mexico ranch says she is preparing to leave the United States after claiming she was targeted by what she believes was a “direct energy weapon” attack linked to her reporting.

Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez, a former journalist with the Boston Globe and Los Angeles Times who later became a bestselling author, announced on social media that she had abandoned her New Mexico home after experiencing symptoms she associated with what is commonly known as Havana syndrome.

In a series of posts, Valdes-Rodriguez suggested the incident may have been connected to her reporting on Zorro Ranch, Epstein’s sprawling New Mexico property that has long been the focus of scrutiny and speculation.

“It appears my home has been located by whoever is unhappy about my reporting about Zorro Ranch,” she wrote, alleging a connection between the incident and her investigations into the ranch.

Claims of a Targeted Attack

According to Valdes-Rodriguez, she experienced two separate episodes while working in her home office and later came to believe they may have involved a directed-energy device. She said the symptoms she experienced were consistent with those reported by individuals who have claimed to suffer from Havana syndrome.

The journalist stated that she and her family immediately decided to leave their residence and would temporarily stay in secure locations while making plans to relocate overseas.

“We wasted no time in leaving the house, for good,” she wrote.

Valdes-Rodriguez also said she intends to raise funds to cover relocation costs, including transporting pets and hiring private security until she leaves the country. In subsequent posts cited by the New York Post, she expanded on her allegations, claiming the attack may have involved a portable directed-energy device operated by private military contractors.

She further alleged that one of the incidents appeared to originate from a large truck parked near her home, though she did not provide evidence to support the claim.

No Public Evidence Presented

No publicly available evidence has been produced to substantiate Valdes-Rodriguez’s allegations. Her claims stem from her ongoing reporting on Zorro Ranch, where she has previously alleged the existence of local cover-ups and intelligence-related connections tied to Epstein’s operations.

Those allegations have not been independently verified.

The journalist has not publicly released medical reports, technical evidence or investigative findings linking her reported symptoms to a directed-energy weapon or any specific individual or organisation.

What Is Havana Syndrome?

The symptoms described by Valdes-Rodriguez resemble those associated with Havana syndrome, a term first used after American diplomats and intelligence personnel stationed in Cuba reported a range of unexplained health issues beginning in 2016.

Affected individuals reported symptoms including headaches, dizziness, nausea, hearing disturbances, balance problems and cognitive difficulties. The phenomenon prompted years of investigations by US intelligence agencies into whether foreign actors had used microwave or directed-energy weapons against American personnel.

However, intelligence assessments released in recent years concluded that it was highly unlikely a foreign adversary was responsible for the reported incidents. Investigators also found no consistent evidence supporting the use of a novel weapon in the cases examined.

Researchers have proposed a variety of alternative explanations, including environmental factors, medical conditions, stress-related responses and other psychological factors.

Why Zorro Ranch Remains a Focus of Attention

Zorro Ranch remains one of the properties most closely associated with Epstein, who died in a New York jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex-trafficking charges. The ranch has featured prominently in court filings, witness testimony and media investigations connected to Epstein and his longtime associate Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a prison sentence for sex trafficking.

Over the years, numerous documents related to Epstein’s activities have been made public, offering greater insight into his network and operations. At the same time, many theories and allegations surrounding the ranch—including claims involving intelligence agencies, organised cover-ups or covert activities—remain unproven and have not been supported by publicly available evidence.

Valdes-Rodriguez’s latest allegations add another layer to the long-running intrigue surrounding the property, though her claims currently remain unverified.