Dana Burns (also known as Dana Kimberly Burns or "Kim Burns") served as a personal assistant to both Ghislaine Maxwell and French model scout Jean-Luc Brunel, two of Jeffrey Epstein's closest associates. She held officer positions in Maxwell's corporate entities, including Ellmax LLC and the TerraMar Project ocean conservation charity, and was listed on TerraMar's original board. Burns appeared on Epstein's flight manifests at least twelve times between 2004 and 2006, traveling on routes including Teterboro (NJ) to Palm Beach, JFK to Columbus (OH), and St. Thomas (USVI) to JFK. She flew alongside Epstein, Maxwell, Sarah Kellen, Nadia Marcinkova, Igor Zinoviev, and other key associates.
A Getty Images photograph from September 2005 shows Burns and Epstein attending the IMPERIA U.S. Launch Party at the Statue of Liberty. Financial records indicate Burns received approximately $211,000 in gifts from Epstein between 2003 and 2005, making her one of the top financial recipients during this period. She was paid directly from Maxwell's JPMorgan accounts. A commercial travel itinerary from September 2005 documents a Shoppers Travel booking for Burns from New York to West Palm Beach on Delta Air Lines. In the Giuffre v.
Maxwell defamation case (SDNY), Burns was scheduled for a 3.5-hour deposition in June 2016, grouped with witnesses including Brunel, house managers, and former staff. Giuffre's counsel later indicated they no longer sought her deposition. Law enforcement records show a database entry for Dana M. Burns dated July 25, 2005. A separate EFTA document references her treatment by psychiatrist Dr. Samuel Klagsbrun at Four Winds Hospital in Katonah, NY.
Burns received immunity through the 2008 non-prosecution agreement (NPA) negotiated by Epstein's legal team, indicating her cooperation with federal authorities. Multiple FOIA requests have been filed with both the CIA and FBI regarding Burns and her connections to Epstein and Maxwell. Married circa 2016 and became Dana Perry. Under the married name, continued handling Maxwell financials at UBS, requesting a $1 million wire transfer to CargoMetrics Compass Fund LP on Maxwell behalf (EFTA00238097). Insurance checks from October 2017 (EFTA01596195, EFTA01596183, EFTA01596229) were made out to Ghislaine Maxwell c/o Dana Perry.
The AMEX tracking spreadsheet lists Danna Perry (OCR misspelling) as a sub-account holder on ELLMAX LLC corporate account from April 2016.
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Background
Dana Burns (also known as Dana Kimberly Burns, "Kim Burns") served as a personal assistant to Ghislaine Maxwell and Jean-Luc Brunel. She held corporate officer positions in Maxwell's entities including Ellmax LLC and the TerraMar Project, and appeared on TerraMar's original board of directors. She was responsible for hiring staff for Maxwell, including conducting Skype interviews for household employees.
Burns is from Marion, Ohio, and attended Harding High School. She was reportedly married to Joshua Perry, a construction manager. Public records place her in Teaneck, New Jersey before relocating to Michigan in late 2018.
Epstein Connection
Burns had direct, multi-layered connections to Jeffrey Epstein's inner circle. She worked as assistant to both Ghislaine Maxwell and Jean-Luc Brunel, two of Epstein's closest associates. She appeared on Epstein's flight manifests at least twelve times (2004-2006), received approximately $211,000 in financial gifts from Epstein (2003-2005), and was photographed with Epstein at a September 2005 event. She was paid from Maxwell's JPMorgan accounts and held officer roles in Maxwell's companies. A former roommate reported that Burns told her she was "dating Epstein."
Key Allegations(5)
Served as assistant to Ghislaine Maxwell and held officer positions in Maxwell's companies Ellmax and TerraMar Project
documentedReceived approximately $211,000 in financial gifts from Epstein between 2003 and 2005
documentedAppeared on Epstein's flight manifests at least 12 times between 2004 and 2006
documentedReportedly told a former roommate she was dating Epstein and may have attempted to recruit the roommate to visit Epstein
allegedA police report referenced Burns in connection with bringing a 17-year-old former roommate to Epstein's mansion
allegedLegal Status
Received immunity through the 2008 non-prosecution agreement (NPA). Was scheduled for a 3.5-hour deposition in Giuffre v. Maxwell (June 2016) but counsel later withdrew the deposition request. Not charged with any crimes.
Key Relationships(5)
Served as Maxwell's personal assistant; held officer positions in Maxwell's companies Ellmax and TerraMar; was paid from Maxwell's JPMorgan accounts; hired staff on Maxwell's behalf
Described as 'JLB's assistant' in investigative records; reportedly 'came via Jean-Luc Brunel' per investigative blogger accounts
Photographed with Epstein at September 2005 IMPERIA launch; appeared on 12+ flights; received $211K in gifts (2003-2005); reportedly told roommate she was dating Epstein
Co-passenger on at least 5 Epstein flights between 2005 and 2006
Co-passenger on at least 5 Epstein flights; traveled together on Boeing 727 flights between EWR, Miami, and TIST
Timeline(8 events)
Received approximately $211,000 in financial gifts from Epstein
Earliest documented flight as co-passenger with Epstein and associates
Photographed with Epstein at IMPERIA U.S. Launch Party at Statue of Liberty (Getty Images)
Travel itinerary booked via Shoppers Travel: NY to West Palm Beach on Delta Air Lines
Flew with Epstein, Igor Zinoviev, and Tatyana Simanava on Boeing 727 from EWR to Miami and then to TIST (St. Thomas)
Flew with Epstein, Nadia Marcinkova, Sarah Kellen on Gulfstream G-II from Hanscom Field to Teterboro
Received immunity through non-prosecution agreement (NPA) negotiated by Epstein's legal team
Scheduled for 3.5-hour deposition in Giuffre v. Maxwell (SDNY); deposition later withdrawn by plaintiff's counsel
At a Glance
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4 sources for flight appearances
Epstein Flight Logs (12 entries)
2003-2006
“Appeared on 12 documented flights between Laurence G. Hanscom Field, Bedford, MA and Teterboro Airport, NJ”
Sources
1 source for document mentions
This document is a travel itinerary for Dana Burns, booked through Shoppers Travel, with flights fro...
“This document is a travel itinerary for Dana Burns, booked through Shoppers Travel, with flights fro”
Sources
1 source for known connections
Shared Flight Appearances
“Appears on flights with 16 other persons in the Epstein network”
Activity Timeline
Network Graph
Known Connections (16)
External Cross-Check
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External Records
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Flight Log Appearances (12)
| Date | Route | Aircraft | Co-Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2006 | Laurence G. Hanscom Field, Bedford, MA → Teterboro Airport, NJ | N909JE | Jeffrey Epstein, Nadia Marcinkova, Sarah Kellen +2 |
| Sep 22, 2006 | Miami International, FL → TIST Airport | N908JE | Jeffrey Epstein, Igor Zinoviev, Tatyana Simanava +1 |
| Sep 22, 2006 | EWR Airport → Miami International, FL | N908JE | Jeffrey Epstein, Igor Zinoviev, Tatyana Simanava +1 |
| Apr 6, 2005 | Palm Beach International, FL → John F. Kennedy International, NY | N908JE | Jeff Epstein, David Mullen, Sarah Kellen +3 |
| Mar 31, 2005 | John F. Kennedy International, NY → Palm Beach International, FL | N908JE | Jeff Epstein, Ghislaine, Maxwell +3 |
| Mar 29, 2005 | TIST Airport → John F. Kennedy International, NY | N908JE | Jeff Epstein, Nadia, Marcinkova +5 |
| Mar 24, 2005 | John F. Kennedy International, NY → TIST Airport | N908JE | Jeff Epstein, Nadia, Marcinkova +5 |
| Mar 1, 2005 | Palm Beach International, FL → John F. Kennedy International, NY | N908JE | Jeff Epstein, Nadia, Marcinkova +5 |
| Feb 3, 2005 | John F. Kennedy International, NY → John Glenn Columbus International, OH | N908JE | Jeff Epstein, David Mullen, Jean-Luc Brunel +6 |
| Jan 31, 2005 | TIST Airport → John F. Kennedy International, NY | N908JE | Jeff Epstein, Nadia, Marcinkova +5 |
| Jan 6, 2005 | Teterboro Airport, NJ → Palm Beach International, FL | N909JE | Jeff Epstein, Larry Visoski |
| Dec 15, 2003 | TIST Airport → Teterboro Airport, NJ | N909JE | Jeff Epstein, A M, Teala Davies |
Document Mentions
Schedule (1)
2005-06-08 to 2005-06-08
Epstein's Flight arrives at PBIA (Boeing 727)
PBIA
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