She had long been a victim of trafficking and abuse before taking her own life. Virginia was a courageous advocate against trafficking and exploitation. To many survivors, she was a beacon of hope.
“Sadly, the weight of her past was too much for her to bear.” In response to her death, Donald Trump expressed his sorrow, calling it “a very sad situation” when speaking to reporters at an airport in New Jersey.
He added, “That whole situation is very sad – her and others. It’s undoubtedly a tragic thing.”
Authorities in Western Australia have confirmed that her death is under investigation by serious crime detectives, though there is no indication of foul play.
Giuffre was due to appear in court over a domestic violence restraining order violation and had recently separated from her husband, Robert.
She had also made headlines the previous month when she was hospitalized after a minor car accident, during which she had stated that she had only “days to live,” although police did not consider the incident serious.
