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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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)
Hired as Epstein's personal chef after interview with Epstein and Maxwell at Maxwell's Manhattan residence. Previously worked at Daniel restaurant in NYC.
FedEx package shipped from Epstein's 457 Madison Ave office to David Mullen at 9 East 71st Street, New York.
Epstein's Boeing 727 arrives at PBIA with David Mullen as passenger.
Epstein's Boeing 727 departs PBIA with Jeffrey Epstein and David Mullen.
Epstein's Boeing 727 arrives at PBIA with Epstein, Mullen, and nannies.
Epstein's Boeing 727 departs PBIA with Epstein, Mullen, and nannies.
Epstein's Gulfstream arrives at PBIA with Jeffrey Epstein, David Mullen, and 1 female passenger.
Epstein's Gulfstream departs PBIA with Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and David Mullen.
Boeing 727 Trip 312: Palm Beach to JFK with Jeffrey Epstein, David Mullen, Todd Meister, and others (confirmed in pilot Morrison's deposition).
Epstein's Boeing 727 arrives at PBIA with Jeffrey Epstein, Jean Luc Brunel, David Mullen, and three unidentified females.
Epstein's Boeing 727 departs PBIA with Jeffrey Epstein and David Mullen.
Epstein's Gulfstream departs PBIA with Jeffrey Epstein, David Mullen, and others.
Epstein's Boeing 727 arrives at PBIA with Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and David Mullen.
AMEX card charges at Grace's Market, Food Emporium, Dean & Deluca, and other NYC stores under Mullen's name.
Epstein's Gulfstream departs PBIA with Jeffrey Epstein and David Mullen.
Epstein's Gulfstream arrives at PBIA with Jeffrey Epstein, David Mullen, and Ghislaine Maxwell.
American Airlines ticket WPB to LaGuardia charged to AMEX card for MULLEN/DAVID ($427.70).
Delta Air Lines tickets WPB to LaGuardia charged for both MULLEN/DAVID and KELLEN/SARAH on same date.
Extensive Whole Foods purchases in Santa Fe, NM ($500-850/day) on Mullen's AMEX card, indicating work at Zorro Ranch.
Epstein's Gulfstream arrives at PBIA with Jeffrey Epstein and David Mullen.
Mullen leaves Epstein's employment. Signs confidentiality clause at termination.
FBI interviews David Richard Mullen (Case 31E-MM-108062). Voluntarily provides information about young females, daily massages, and Epstein's behavior.
Working as Chef de Cuisine at Angle, Ritz-Carlton Palm Beach. Wins StarChefs.com Rising Stars Award.
Pilot Larry Morrison identifies Mullen in deposition testimony about flight manifests.
Named Corporate Executive Chef at Davidson Hotels & Resorts.
FBI re-interviews Mullen via video conference (Case 50D-NY-3027571). Confronted about inconsistencies; requests counsel; interview terminated.
Listed as potential defense witness #51 in Giuffre v. Maxwell unsealed court filing.
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