A U.S. judge has released a possible suicide note linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, more than six years after his death in a New York City jail cell. The unsigned, one-page note was made public on Wednesday by District Judge Kenneth Karas of the Southern District of New York, following a request by The New York Times and without opposition from the Justice Department.
Contents of the Note
The handwritten note reads: “They investigated me for month — found NOTHING!!!” It continues: “It is a treat to be able to choose ones time to say goodbye. NO FUN — NOT WORTH IT!!” The note’s authenticity remains unverified, but handwriting experts hired by the defense of former Epstein cellmate Nicholas Tartaglione have reportedly authenticated it.
Former Cellmate’s Account
Nicholas Tartaglione, a former police officer serving a life sentence for murder, claimed on a podcast last year that he discovered the note after Epstein’s first suicide attempt. According to Tartaglione, Epstein tried to hang himself while they shared a cell. Tartaglione said he cut Epstein down and performed CPR, saving his life. He stated that the note was slipped into a book beside Epstein’s bunk. Less than a month later, in August 2019, Epstein was found dead in his cell at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Manhattan, where he was awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. The death was ruled a suicide.
Background and Further Releases
The release of the note follows the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which led to the disclosure of millions of documents, emails, images, and videos obtained by investigators. In January, an additional three million pages were released. The case continues to draw public attention, with ongoing debates about Epstein’s connections and the circumstances of his death.
