Dr Michael Baden shared his suspicions about the nature of Jeffrey Epstein's death in a bombshell interview

Photos from Jeffrey Epstein's autopsy have been shared by a private pathologist, who claims the fractures the disgraced financier suffered are more consistent with homicide by strangulation than suicide.

Dr Michael Baden shared his suspicions over the nature of Epstein’s death in a bombshell interview with ‘Fox and Friends’ on Wednesday, discrediting the New York City Medical Examiner’s Office ruling of suicide by hanging.

Baden, whom Epstein’s brother hired and who observed the autopsy, described how the 66-year-old financier had two fractures - one on the left and another on the right sides of his larynx, around the Adam's apple.

Epstein also had a fracture on the left hyoid bone that is above the Adam's apple, Baden explained.

'Those three fractures are extremely unusual in suicidal hangings and could occur much more commonly in homicidal strangulation,' Baden said, adding that signs of a possible homicide had been evident from ‘day one’ of the autopsy.

Epstein was found dead in his Manhattan prison cell in August while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.

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'Those three fractures are extremely unusual in suicidal hangings and could occur much more commonly in homicidal strangulation,' Baden said, adding that signs of a possible homicide had been evident from ‘day one’ of the autopsy

A microscopic view of two fractures (circled) on the left and right of Epstein's thyroid

A diagram from Jeffrey Epstein's autopsy report shows the approximate location of a fracture on his hyoid bone

Baden, who was hired by Epstein's brother, shared that the findings are more consistent with homicidal strangulation than with suicide. Epstein's body is seen above

EPSTEIN CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER REFUTES PATHOLOGIST'S 'HOMICIDE' CLAIMS New York City Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Barbara Sampson declared in a statement on Wednesday that she stands 'firmly' behind her findings. 'Our investigation concluded that the cause of Mr. Epstein’s death was hanging and the manner of death was suicide. We stand by that determination. 'We continue to share information around the medical investigation with Mr. Epstein's family, their representatives, and their pathology consultant. The original medical investigation was thorough and complete. There is no reason for a second medical investigation by our office.' New York City Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Barbara Sampson Advertisement

Baden - who has worked on cases involving OJ Simpson, President John F Kennedy, Phil Spector, Aaron Hernandez and more - said that the three fractures were 'rare'.

The 85-year-old forensic pioneer added: 'I've not seen in 50 years where that occurred in a suicidal hanging case.'

However, New York City Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Barbara Sampson said Wednesday that she stands 'firmly' behind her findings and the autopsy puts any speculation about Epstein’s death firmly to rest.

'Our investigation concluded that the cause of Mr. Epstein’s death was hanging and the manner of death was suicide. We stand by that determination,' Sampson said in a comment.

'We continue to share information around the medical investigation with Mr. Epstein's family, their representatives, and their pathology consultant. The original medical investigation was thorough and complete. There is no reason for a second medical investigation by our office.'

In retort, however, Baden insists Sampson could have ‘made a mistake’, insisting ‘there's evidence here of homicide that should be investigated, to see if it is or isn't homicide.’

Baden described that a person weighing 120lbs - with a head weight of 10lbs - would have 110lbs of pressure on their neck at the jaw during a hanging. However, the pathologist described that double or triple the pressure could be applied to the neck if a person was to squeeze.

He added that there were also hemorrhages in Epstein's eyes that were consistent in homicide strangulation yet uncommon - but not unheard of - in strangulation cases.

The three fractures Epstein sustained are seen in the diagram above

Baden - who has worked on cases involving OJ Simpson, President John F Kennedy, Phil Spector and Aaron Hernandez - said that the three fractures were 'rare'

Baden added that there were also hemorrhages in Epstein's eyes that were consistent in homicide strangulation yet uncommon - but not unheard of - in strangulation cases

Baden said: 'The prominent hemorrhage in the soft tissues of the neck next to the fractures is evidence of a fresh neck compression that could have caused the death.'

The pathologist asserted that a conclusion could not be reached until the independent study was completed.

'The investigation is not completed until all the information has come in,' he said.

Baden alleged a twisted sheet could have been the ligature placed around Epstein's neck.

Baden said that evidence on the cloth may provide insight into the details surrounding the sex offender's death at the Metropolitan Correctional facility.

'Whoever it is would have their DNA all over the ligature,' he said. 'We don't have those results yet.'

Baden declared that the results 'should be reported quickly to give an idea and lessen the speculation'.

Baden shared that Epstein's brother and family wanted answers, prompting his hiring. 'The brother (pictured) is concerned that if he was murdered, then other people who have information might be as risk, in jeopardy,' he said

The pathologist asserted that a conclusion could not be reached until the independent study into Epstein's death was completed. Pictured above a scene picture from August when Epstein's body was brought out by medical examiners at a lower Manhattan hospital and taken to the Medical Examiners office

Baden noted that Epstein had been placed on suicide watch after he was found on the floor of his prison cell on July 23 with marks around his neck.

After being taken off of suicide watch, he was placed in a cell with a roommate who was eventually removed.

And on the day of his death, Baden described that there was a 'total breakdown' in procedure experienced by prison security.

'It was determined that the two guards who were supposed to be working in that area of the prison had allegedly fallen asleep and hadn't made their 30-minute rounds for more than 3 hours,' the pathologist explained.

Security cameras in the facility were also compromised, Baden said.

Questions remain as to why the high-profile pedophile was taken off suicide watch so soon after this July suicide attempt, and why he was not being properly monitored by MCC employees at the time of his death

Baden shared that Epstein's brother and family wanted answers, prompting his hiring. He added that if the death was a homicide, 'he and others may be at risk because of somebody not wanting knowledge given out.'

'The brother is concerned that if he was murdered, then other people who have information might be as risk, in jeopardy,' he said.

The forensic mainstay described Epstein's death as 'not a typical hanging case'.

Questions remain as to why the high-profile pedophile was taken off suicide watch so soon after this July suicide attempt, and why he was not being properly monitored by MCC employees at the time of his death.

His death prompted outrage and disbelief over how such a high-profile prisoner, known for socializing with powerful people including presidents Donald Trump and Bill Clinton, could have been left without surveillance at the federal facility.

Epstein was awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.