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Jeffrey Epstein has reportedly been buried in an unmarked tomb next to his parents, whose names have been removed from their grave to prevent vandalism.

The plaque on his parent's tomb at the IJ Morris Star of David cemetery in Florida, US, has been replaced with a blank slab, according to reports.

It is believed the decision was taken in order to protect the graves from being targeted by vandals disgusted by paedophile Epstein's depraved acts.

The billionaire financier killed himself in prison on August 10 while awaiting trial over claims he ran a child prostitution ring.

Epstein, who was arrested on July 6, had pleaded not guilty to charges of sex trafficking involving dozens of underage girls as young as 14, from at least 2002 to 2005.

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He previously admitted prostituting minors in 2008 and spent 18 months in prison after agreeing a plea bargain.

The convicted paedophile was entombed the day after his funeral in Frank E Campbell chapel in Manhattan, New York, Mail Online reports.

Epstein's brother, Mark, who apparently organised the funeral and is heir to the financier's fortune, reportedly raged when he was asked whether his sibling's body was buried next to his parents.

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The 65-year-old told the news site: "It's nobody's f**king business. It's a private family matter, you got that? I'm not going to answer your question."

Plots at the cemetery are said to sell for up to $250,000 (£206,112) in part because of its proximity to the wealthy town of Palm Beach.

Epstein's dad Seymour was buried there in 1991, while his mum Paula joined him there in 2004.