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David Mullen

Epstein's private chef (2004-2005); interviewed by FBI; flew on Epstein's jet and lived at his properties

Flight LogsCourt Filing

According to DOJ-released documents indexed by Epstein Exposed, David Mullen appears in 0 case documents, 23 flight log entries in the Epstein files.

David Richard Mullen served as Jeffrey Epstein's personal chef from August 2004 to October 2005. During his employment, Mullen resided at Epstein's properties at 457 Madison Avenue and the 301 East 66th Street building in New York. He flew multiple times on Epstein's private jet, including a return trip from the U.S. Virgin Islands to Palm Beach with Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and others, and a separate flight from JFK to Paris, France. Mullen was interviewed by the FBI on December 13, 2006 as part of the federal investigation into sexual exploitation of minors. FBI Electronic Communication records document his cooperation with investigators.

Credit card statements from Epstein's accounts show plane ticket purchases for Mullen. He was 49 years old and living in Heber City, Utah at the time of his FBI interview.

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Private Chef to Jeffrey Epstein (2004-2005)
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David Mullen is mentioned in documents or reporting related to the Epstein case. Being mentioned does not imply any wrongdoing, criminal conduct, or inappropriate behavior.

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Background

David Richard Mullen is a professional chef who was formerly employed at Daniel, a four-star restaurant on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. He was recruited via a headhunter to work as Jeffrey Epstein's personal/traveling chef from approximately August 2004 to October 2005 (approximately 1 year and 5 months). During his employment, Mullen resided at Epstein-provided housing at 9 East 71st Street, New York, and had access to Epstein properties at 457 Madison Avenue and 301 East 66th Street. After leaving Epstein's employ, Mullen signed a confidentiality clause. He subsequently held chef positions at the Ritz-Carlton Palm Beach (Chef de Cuisine at Angle restaurant, earning a 2008 StarChefs.com South Florida Rising Stars Award), Michael Mina's Bourbon Steak in Miami, Sundance Resort in Utah (executive chef of nine culinary outlets), and was named Corporate Executive Chef at Davidson Hotels & Resorts in 2017. At the time of his 2006 FBI interview, he was 49 years old and living in Heber City, Utah.

Epstein Connection

Mullen was hired as Epstein's personal chef after an interview conducted jointly by Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell at Maxwell's Manhattan residence. Maxwell initially contacted Mullen and told him they were 'looking for a chef...traveling cook...cook breakfast, lunch, dinner.' Mullen reported directly to Maxwell, who dictated his dress code, schedule, behavior rules (no socializing with guests, no being late), and travel logistics. Mullen worked at all major Epstein properties: the New York townhouse (71st Street), Palm Beach residence, Little St. James Island (USVI), and Zorro Ranch in New Mexico. He also traveled to Paris, France and Martha's Vineyard with Epstein. Mullen flew on both Epstein's Gulfstream and Boeing 727 aircraft, with the 727 having an onboard kitchen he used. Epstein provided Mullen with a residence, use of vehicles (Mercedes Benz, Chevrolet Suburban), and an American Express card for food purchases. Mullen had an American Express supplementary card on an account prepared for 'G Maxwell' that he used extensively for groceries and supplies at Grace's Market, Whole Foods, Dean & Deluca, Food Emporium, Publix, and other stores in New York, Palm Beach, and Santa Fe. Commercial airline tickets were also charged to this card for Mullen's travel (American Airlines, Delta Air Lines). Maxwell was listed as having the account; Mullen was listed as a named cardholder alongside Maxwell and Sarah Kellen.

Timeline(27 events)
~Aug 2004

Hired as Epstein's personal chef after interview with Epstein and Maxwell at Maxwell's Manhattan residence. Previously worked at Daniel restaurant in NYC.

Sep 20, 2004

FedEx package shipped from Epstein's 457 Madison Ave office to David Mullen at 9 East 71st Street, New York.

Oct 2, 2004

Epstein's Boeing 727 arrives at PBIA with David Mullen as passenger.

Oct 5, 2004

Epstein's Boeing 727 departs PBIA with Jeffrey Epstein and David Mullen.

Oct 8, 2004

Epstein's Boeing 727 arrives at PBIA with Epstein, Mullen, and nannies.

Oct 10, 2004

Epstein's Boeing 727 departs PBIA with Epstein, Mullen, and nannies.

Dec 13, 2004

Epstein's Gulfstream arrives at PBIA with Jeffrey Epstein, David Mullen, and 1 female passenger.

Jan 3, 2005

Epstein's Gulfstream departs PBIA with Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and David Mullen.

Jan 17, 2005

Boeing 727 Trip 312: Palm Beach to JFK with Jeffrey Epstein, David Mullen, Todd Meister, and others (confirmed in pilot Morrison's deposition).

Feb 3, 2005

Epstein's Boeing 727 arrives at PBIA with Jeffrey Epstein, Jean Luc Brunel, David Mullen, and three unidentified females.

Feb 7, 2005

Epstein's Boeing 727 departs PBIA with Jeffrey Epstein and David Mullen.

Feb 22, 2005

Epstein's Gulfstream departs PBIA with Jeffrey Epstein, David Mullen, and others.

Mar 4, 2005

Epstein's Boeing 727 arrives at PBIA with Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and David Mullen.

Mar 16-17, 2005

AMEX card charges at Grace's Market, Food Emporium, Dean & Deluca, and other NYC stores under Mullen's name.

May 10, 2005

Epstein's Gulfstream departs PBIA with Jeffrey Epstein and David Mullen.

May 29, 2005

Epstein's Gulfstream arrives at PBIA with Jeffrey Epstein, David Mullen, and Ghislaine Maxwell.

May 30, 2005

American Airlines ticket WPB to LaGuardia charged to AMEX card for MULLEN/DAVID ($427.70).

Jun 10, 2005

Delta Air Lines tickets WPB to LaGuardia charged for both MULLEN/DAVID and KELLEN/SARAH on same date.

Aug 5-13, 2005

Extensive Whole Foods purchases in Santa Fe, NM ($500-850/day) on Mullen's AMEX card, indicating work at Zorro Ranch.

Sep 3, 2005

Epstein's Gulfstream arrives at PBIA with Jeffrey Epstein and David Mullen.

~Oct 2005

Mullen leaves Epstein's employment. Signs confidentiality clause at termination.

Dec 13, 2006

FBI interviews David Richard Mullen (Case 31E-MM-108062). Voluntarily provides information about young females, daily massages, and Epstein's behavior.

2008

Working as Chef de Cuisine at Angle, Ritz-Carlton Palm Beach. Wins StarChefs.com Rising Stars Award.

Oct 6, 2009

Pilot Larry Morrison identifies Mullen in deposition testimony about flight manifests.

2017

Named Corporate Executive Chef at Davidson Hotels & Resorts.

Oct 29, 2020

FBI re-interviews Mullen via video conference (Case 50D-NY-3027571). Confronted about inconsistencies; requests counsel; interview terminated.

Jan 3, 2024

Listed as potential defense witness #51 in Giuffre v. Maxwell unsealed court filing.

At a Glance

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Flight appearances
Source: Flight logs (1997-2006)
Document mentions
Various sources
Known connections
6 strong | 1 weak
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Known Connections (13)

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Flight Log Appearances (23)

DateRouteAircraftCo-Passengers
Aug 26, 2005Martha's Vineyard Airport, MATIST AirportN909JEJeff Epstein, D B, Sarah Kellen +1
Aug 26, 2005Teterboro Airport, NJMartha's Vineyard Airport, MAN909JEJeff Epstein, D B, Sarah Kellen +1
May 16, 2005TIST AirportJohn F. Kennedy International, NYN908JEJeff Epstein, Nadia, Marcinkova +5
May 12, 2005John F. Kennedy International, NYTIST AirportN908JEJeff Epstein, Adriana Mucinska, Nadia +5
May 10, 2005Palm Beach International, FLTeterboro Airport, NJN909JEJeff Epstein, D B, Sarah Kellen +1
Apr 6, 2005Palm Beach International, FLJohn F. Kennedy International, NYN908JEJeff Epstein, Dana Burns, Sarah Kellen +3
Mar 29, 2005TIST AirportJohn F. Kennedy International, NYN908JEJeff Epstein, Nadia, Marcinkova +5
Mar 24, 2005John F. Kennedy International, NYTIST AirportN908JEJeff Epstein, Nadia, Marcinkova +5
Mar 1, 2005Palm Beach International, FLJohn F. Kennedy International, NYN908JEJeff Epstein, Nadia, Marcinkova +5
Feb 7, 2005Palm Beach International, FLJohn F. Kennedy International, NYN908JEJeff Epstein, Nadia, Marcinkova +3
Feb 3, 2005John Glenn Columbus International, OHPalm Beach International, FLN908JEJeff Epstein, Jean-Luc Brunel, Nadia +5
Feb 3, 2005John F. Kennedy International, NYJohn Glenn Columbus International, OHN908JEJeff Epstein, Jean-Luc Brunel, Nadia +6
Jan 3, 2005Palm Beach International, FLTeterboro Airport, NJN909JEJeff Epstein, Ghislaine, Maxwell +6
Jan 1, 2005TPQF AirportPalm Beach International, FLN909JEJeff Epstein, Jean-Luc Brunel, Nadia +5
Jan 1, 2005TIST AirportTQPF AirportN909JEJeff Epstein, Jean-Luc Brunel, Sarah Kellen +5
Nov 28, 2004TIST AirportJohn F. Kennedy International, NYN908JEJeff Epstein, Ghislaine, Maxwell +9
Nov 23, 2004Palm Beach International, FLTIST AirportN908JEJeff Epstein, Nadia, Marcinkova +5
Nov 18, 2004Teterboro Airport, NJPalm Beach International, FLN909JEJeff Epstein, J K, Nadia +6
Oct 25, 2004Le Bourget, Paris, FranceJohn F. Kennedy International, NYN908JEJeff Epstein, Nadia, Marcinkova +3
Oct 20, 2004John F. Kennedy International, NYLe Bourget, Paris, FranceN908JEJeff Epstein, J K, Nadia +5
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Schedule (1)

2005-06-08 to 2005-06-08

2005-06-0822:33travel

Epstein's Flight arrives at PBIA (Boeing 727)

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