David Koch
Billionaire industrialist; co-owner of Koch Industries
Also known as: David Hamilton Koch
According to DOJ-released documents indexed by Epstein Exposed, David Koch appears in 0 case documents, and 3 email records in the Epstein files.
Billionaire industrialist and co-owner of Koch Industries who appeared in Epstein's black book. Part of the same Palm Beach social scene as Epstein. Died in 2019. No allegations of wrongdoing were made in connection with Epstein.
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David Koch appears in records associated with Jeffrey Epstein, including flight logs, contact lists, or legal documents. Appearance in these records does not imply any wrongdoing or criminal conduct. Many individuals had legitimate professional or social interactions.
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Background
David Hamilton Koch (1940-2019) was an American billionaire industrialist who served as Executive Vice President of Koch Industries, the multinational conglomerate headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, which he co-owned with his brother Charles Koch. He was one of the wealthiest individuals in the world and a major figure in Republican political fundraising and philanthropy. He was a prominent cultural benefactor, with the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center bearing his name (efta-02197261). He maintained a residence in Palm Beach, Florida, where he hosted large-scale social and political gatherings (d-16310, d-23229).
David Koch was a fixture of the Palm Beach and New York social scenes, frequently hosting events attended by politicians, business leaders, and cultural figures. Documents reference lavish parties at 'Casa Koch' (efta-01771702), including a 'coconuts party' where Koch allegedly spent approximately $300,000 on fireworks (efta-02548379). He and his wife Julia Koch attended high-profile cultural and social events together (efta-02218488, efta-02219414). Koch died on August 23, 2019. Prior to his death, an iMessage from July 2018 referenced that 'david koch has serious dementia, sitting at home with 3 male nurses' (d-18071).
Epstein Connection
David Koch's connection to the Epstein case is limited to his appearance as a contact in Jeffrey Epstein's address book, commonly referred to as the 'Little Black Book.' He was listed with 6 phone numbers in the book (dc-1508960). The address book was described by Epstein's former house manager Alfredo Rodriguez as the 'Holy Grail' (d-16049, d-15246). Rodriguez possessed a bound notebook containing names including David Koch alongside other prominent figures such as Henry Kissinger, Mick Jagger, Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, and others, and attempted to sell this notebook to an undercover FBI operative for $50,000 (d-22275, d-25605, d-34241, dc-26223474). Koch was part of the same Palm Beach social scene as Epstein, but no allegations of wrongdoing in connection with Epstein have been documented in the available evidence.
Key Allegations(3)
David Koch was listed as a contact in Jeffrey Epstein's 97-page address book ('Little Black Book') with 6 phone numbers
documentedKoch's name appeared in the bound notebook possessed by Alfredo Rodriguez, Epstein's former house manager, who attempted to sell it to an undercover FBI agent for $50,000
documentedKoch hosted a Palm Beach lunch for approximately 70 guests including 9 Republican governors, Pataki, Giuliani, Donald Trump, and Wilbur Ross, as referenced in an email that also discussed 'blackmail money' in a separate context
documentedLegal Status
David Koch was named as a contact in Epstein's address book and in the Rodriguez notebook. No criminal charges, investigations, or allegations of wrongdoing in connection with the Epstein case were documented against him. He died in August 2019.
Notable Statements(4)
“david koch has serious dementia, sitting at home with 3 male nurses”
“Just spent the weekend at David Koch's in palm beach. He had a lunch for 70. Including 9 acting republican governors, Pataki, Giuliani, Trump, Wilbur Ross”
“Koch's where David spends about $300,000 on the fireworks”
“Then of course there's David Koch, but you have probably asked him.”
Key Relationships(3)
David Koch appeared as a contact in Jeffrey Epstein's address book with 6 phone numbers. Both were prominent figures in the Palm Beach social scene. No evidence of deeper relationship documented. (dc-1508960, d-16049)
Donald Trump attended a lunch for 70 hosted by David Koch at his Palm Beach residence, alongside Republican governors and other political figures. (d-16310, d-23229)
Wilbur Ross attended a lunch for 70 hosted by David Koch at his Palm Beach residence. (d-16310, d-23229)
Timeline(4 events)
David Koch's contact information (6 phone numbers) recorded in Jeffrey Epstein's address book, alongside dozens of other prominent individuals
Koch hosted a lunch at his Palm Beach residence for approximately 70 guests including 9 Republican governors, Pataki, Giuliani, Trump, and Wilbur Ross, as described in an email obtained in the Epstein case files
iMessage thread references David Koch having 'serious dementia' and being cared for by male nurses at home
David Koch died
At a Glance
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1 source for black book status
Epstein's Black Book
“Listed with 6 phone numbers in the contact directory seized by authorities”
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Black Book Entry
Document Mentions
Email Mentions (3)
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I wish I had a reason to go to Paris this weekend. I am headed to LA now for two events and meetings. Back late Friday. I am thrilled we got my money.
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I wish I had a reason to go to Paris this weekend. I am headed to LA now for two events and meetings. Back late Friday. I am thrilled we got my money.
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I wish I had a reason to go to Paris this weekend. I am headed to LA now for two events and meetings. Back late Friday. I am thrilled we got my money.
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