In the wake of Jeffrey Epstein's apparent suicide in his jail cell, federal investigators have vowed to continue their probe into the allegations against the pedophile financier

In the wake of Jeffrey Epstein's apparent suicide in his jail cell, federal investigators have vowed to continue their probe into the allegations against the pedophile financier, giving his victims hope that they can still get justice.

Epstein was found unresponsive in his cell at the Metropolitan Correctional Center on Saturday morning. He was awaiting trial on charges of orchestrating a sex-trafficking ring and sexually abusing dozens of underage girls, for which he faced up to 45 years in prison.

The federal investigation into those allegations remains ongoing, US Attorney Geoffrey Berman said in a statement hours after Epstein's death.

'To those brave young women who have already come forward and to the many others who have yet to do so, let me reiterate that we remain committed to standing for you,' Berman said.

'And our investigation of the conduct charged in the Indictment — which included a conspiracy count — remains ongoing.'

Berman's reference to the conspiracy count suggests that accomplices to Epstein's crimes could soon face charges.

Many of Epstein's accusers and their attorneys have expressed anger that the abuser would never face consequences and said they are determined to bring those they say helped the disgraced billionaire to justice.

Many of Epstein's accusers have said they are determined to bring those they say helped the disgraced billionaire to justice. One of the alleged accomplices, Epstein's longtime girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell, is pictured with him in 2005

Among the alleged accomplices named in civil suits are Epstein's longtime girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell, and former employee Nadia Marcinkova.

Friends and business associates of Epstein could also ultimately face charges amid allegations that the billionaire and Maxwell 'instructed' some of the victims to have sex with and provide erotic massages to guests.

Virginia Roberts Giuffre alleged in a 2016 deposition that she was a teenager when she was forced to have sex with George Mitchell, a former Senate Majority leader who represented Maine from 1980-95, former New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson and Prince Andrew, Duke of York.

Jennifer Araoz, who accused Epstein of raping her in his Manhattan mansion when she was 15 years old, said: 'We have to live with the scars of his actions for the rest of our lives, while he will never face the consequences of the crimes he committed the pain and trauma he caused so many people,' she said.

'Epstein is gone, but justice must still be served. I hope the authorities will pursue and prosecute his accomplices and enablers, and ensure redress for his victims.'

Araoz's attorney, Kimberly Lerner, said: 'There's a whole network that enabled him and allowed this to happen. It's time that everyone who was a part of this be held accountable.'

Jennifer Araoz, who accused Epstein of raping her in his Manhattan mansion when she was 15, said she is angry that Epstein 'won't have to face survivors of his abuse in court'. She called on investigators to continue their probe, saying: 'Epstein is gone, but justice must still be served'

Jena-Lisa Jones (left) claims she was 14 when she became a victim of Epstein in Florida. The now-30-year-old said in a statement: 'God will have his judgement now.' Michelle Licata (right), who claimed she was a victim in Florida at 16 years old said she didn't want him dead

Sigrid McCawley, attorney for accuser Virginia Roberts Giuffre (pictured), said in a statement that 'the reckoning of accountability begun by the voices of brave and truthful victims should not end' with Epstein's death

Giuffre's attorney, Sigrid McCawley, said in a statement that 'the reckoning of accountability begun by the voices of brave and truthful victims should not end' with Epstein's death.

Jena-Lisa Jones claims she was 14 when she became a victim of Epstein in Florida. The now-30-year-old said in a statement: 'God will have his judgement now.'

Michelle Licata, who claimed she was a victim in Florida at 16 years old said she didn't want him dead.

'I just wanted him to be held accountable for his actions. Simple as that,' Licata said.

'How does someone who is this high profile commit suicide? They had to have cameras on him! Someone must have been paid to look the other way,' Eva Ford, mother of Epstein victim Courtney Wild, told The Miami Herald.

Lisa Bloom - who represents three of Epstein's alleged sex trafficking victims - said her clients can still find a way to justice

Lisa Bloom - who represents three of the billionaire's alleged sex trafficking victims - shared a statement from one of her anonymous accusers.

'I will never have a sense of closure now. I am angry as hell that the prison could have allowed this to happen and that I and his other victims will never see him face the consequences for his horrendous actions,' the statement read. 'I hope that whoever allowed this to happen also faces some type of consequence. You stole from us, the huge piece of healing that we needed to move on with our lives.'

Bloom had tweeted shortly after his death was announced, that the accusers would have preferred his justice came in the form of a guilty conviction.

'Predator Jeffrey Epstein killed himself,' Bloom posted on Twitter. 'On behalf of the victims I represent, we would have preferred he lived to face justice.'

However, Bloom said that her clients can still find a way to justice.

'Our civil cases can still proceed against his estate,' she continued. 'Victims deserve to be made whole for the lifelong damage he caused. We're just getting started.'

In a TV interview, she added that Epstein's estate should freeze his assets 'so his victims can get full and fair compensation for the lifelong injuries he's caused them'.

'I am calling today for the administrators of Jeffrey Epstein's estate to freeze all his assets and hold them for his victims who are filing civil cases,' Bloom added in a tweet. 'Their lives have been shattered by his sexual assaults, their careers derailed. They deserve full and fair compensation NOW.'

Bloom opined on the micro-blogging website that Epstein taking his own life is a sign of guilt.

'Jeffrey Epstein's jail suicide means one thing and one thing only: consciousness of guilt,' she posted. 'He was charged with only two counts. But he knew. He knew he was guilty, and all his money would not prevent the inevitable conviction. He knew justice was coming and he could not face it.'

Attorney Lisa Bloom calls on Jeffrey Epstein's estate to freeze his assets "so his victims can get full and fair compensation for the lifelong injuries he's caused them." pic.twitter.com/g9xMs0fiEp — MSNBC (@MSNBC) August 10, 2019

An additional federal investigation into Epstein's death has been launched on top of the sex trafficking probe.

The billionaire had been placed on suicide watch two weeks ago after he was found in his cell with bruising on his neck.

He was taken off the watch at the end of July and therefore wasn't on it at the time of his death, according to prison sources.

A number of officials have demanded answers regarding the murky circumstances of the apparent suicide.

Attorney General William Barr said he was 'appalled' to learn of Epstein's death in federal custody as he called for an investigation by the FBI and the Department of Justice.

'Mr Epstein's death raises serious questions that must be answered,' Barr said in a statement.