Was Jeffrey Epstein on suicide watch at the time of his death—and if not, why not?<br />According to Newser, Epstein had been on suicide watch after he was found with injuries consistent with a suicide attempt on July 23.<br />However, it was decided six days later that he should be taken off suicide watch—with conditions.<br />He was to bunk with a cellmate in a special housing unit and receive a check from a guard every 30 minutes.