Epstein’s Mysterious Suicide Note Surfaces, DOJ Claims It Never Saw It Before

Jeffrey Epstein’s death in a Manhattan federal jail has long been shrouded in suspicion and unanswered questions. Now, a previously unseen suicide note, claimed to have been found by Epstein’s cellmate after his first suicide attempt, has come to light — but not through official channels. Instead, the note emerged from an unrelated legal dispute involving Nicholas Tartaglione, Epstein’s convicted cellmate and a former police officer turned drug dealer.

Tartaglione says he discovered the handwritten note tucked inside a book shortly after Epstein was found with a bedsheet around his neck on July 23, 2019. Epstein survived that initial attempt but was later found dead in a separate cell on August 10, 2019, an apparent suicide that has fueled endless speculation.

The note, which has not been authenticated and is difficult to fully decipher, reads in part: “They investigated me for month — found nothing!!!” and “It is a treat to be able to choose the time to say goodbye.” The note’s tone is cryptic, ending with “NO FUN. NOT WORTH IT!!” Tartaglione reportedly handed the note to his lawyers to protect himself from any allegations of harming Epstein while they were cellmates.

Despite the note’s significance, the Justice Department claims it never had the note in its possession until now. When asked why the note was absent from the extensive files released on Epstein, the DOJ said, “The note has not yet been authenticated, and this is the first time DOJ is seeing it as well.” This denial raises alarms about what else might have been withheld or overlooked in the investigation of Epstein’s death.

The note came into the public eye only because of a legal proceeding over Tartaglione’s representation in his murder case, where it had been kept sealed under attorney-client privilege. After The New York Times petitioned for its release, a federal judge agreed, citing that Epstein’s privacy interests diminished after his death.

Epstein’s death remains a symbol of deep institutional failure and possible cover-up. Jail records show Epstein had marks on his neck from the first attempt and was briefly on suicide watch before being downgraded to psychiatric observation — a status that failed to prevent his death weeks later.

The Justice Department did not oppose releasing the note, with Deputy U.S. Attorney Sean Buckley acknowledging public interest in the circumstances surrounding Epstein’s death. However, two DOJ lawyers involved in the 2021 Tartaglione proceedings were barred from discussing anything from those hearings, including possibly the note itself, due to attorney-client privilege.

This latest revelation adds another layer to the opaque and troubling saga of Jeffrey Epstein’s final days. It underscores the urgent need for a thorough, transparent investigation into the conditions that allowed a high-profile detainee to die under suspicious circumstances — and the ongoing failure of institutions to hold powerful figures accountable.