Jack Horner
Case Notes
Renowned paleontologist who visited Epstein's Zorro Ranch in 2012
INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY
Jack Horner, a paleontologist known for Jurassic Park consulting, visited Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch in New Mexico in 2012 and 2016, corresponded via email about fossil hunting and funding for his DinoChicken project (Epstein donated $10,000 to the Museum of the Rockies), and referred to female attendees as 'girls' (later regretting and speculating they might have been victims). No accusations of wrongdoing against Horner. Following the January 2026 DOJ release of Epstein investigation files, Chapman University parted ways with Horner (lecturer and presidential fellow since 2016); spokesperson confirmed he is no longer employed, but unclear if fired or voluntary resignation. His classes were canceled, Dinosaur Lab webpage removed, and DinoCon UK banned him from events. Horner issued a statement calling the 2012 visit 'extremely poor judgment'. No evidence of arrest, charges, conviction, investigation into Horner, lawsuits, or cooperation.
Determination Timeline
Jack Horner parted ways with Chapman University following the release of Epstein files revealing his visits to Epstein's New Mexico ranch in 2012 and 2016 while seeking research funding, with the university confirming he is no longer employed though it is unclear if he resigned or was terminated.
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Media Coverage (4)
Latest Epstein Exits Include UCLA's Tramo, Chapman's Horner
John “Jack” Horner, a paleontologist and lecturer at Chapman University, left the university after his name surfaced in the January tranche of Epstein files, a …
Paleontologist, Chapman lecturer's name in new Epstein files release
John “Jack” Horner... visited... Epstein’s New Mexico ranch on more than one occasion and asked... for academic funding. ... emails... appear in the newest tran…
Chapman parts ways with Jack Horner following Epstein files mention
Jack Horner... is no longer employed by Chapman University weeks after the Department of Justice released emails linking Horner to Jeffrey Epstein. ... Chapman’…
Palaeontologist and Jurassic Park Adviser Jack Horner Steps Down After Emails Show Visit to Epstein Ranch
Jack Horner... has stepped down from Chapman University following the release of emails documenting his 2012 visit to Epstein's New Mexico ranch.
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