Jeffrey Epstein had power and influence because he had money. It attracted wealth and those who also sought it. His fortune enabled the crimes he committed. Its role cannot be underestimated. The frenzied fallout from his death leaves a trail of questions over how he came by his money. Epstein files: See the latest revelations Epstein 's empire once included the largest residential property in Manhattan, two sun-soaked islands and three planes. But were they the product of pure financial acumen