Judge Unseals Epstein’s Alleged Suicide Note, Exposing More Questions in Ongoing Scandal

A federal judge in White Plains, New York, has made public a document described as an alleged suicide note written by Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted pedophile who died in custody in 2019. The note was unsealed after The New York Times requested its release, and it was found by Epstein’s former jail cellmate, Nicholas Tartaglione, a convicted murderer and ex-police officer.

According to reports, Tartaglione discovered the note tucked inside a graphic novel following Epstein’s first suicide attempt in July 2019. Epstein died three weeks later, with his death officially ruled a suicide. The note, scribbled on a yellow legal pad, contains defiant language: “They investigated me for months — FOUND NOTHING!!! It is a treat to be able to choose one’s time to say goodbye,” it reads. The note ends with the underlined words “NO FUN,” and “NOT WORTH IT!!” The document is undated, unsigned, and lacks Epstein’s name, raising questions about its provenance.

Judge Kenneth Karas ruled that the note qualifies as a judicial document subject to public access since it was submitted in connection with Tartaglione’s criminal case. The judge did not verify the note’s authenticity or chain of custody, deeming these issues irrelevant to the decision to unseal it. Federal prosecutors did not oppose the release, and no legal grounds were found to keep it sealed.

The release of this note adds another layer to the Epstein saga, which continues to expose the failures and cover-ups surrounding his case. Epstein’s death prevented a full trial on sex trafficking charges, and many questions remain about the circumstances of his demise and the extent of his network.

In a related development, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick testified before a congressional committee about a visit to Epstein’s private Caribbean island in 2012, years after Epstein’s 2008 conviction for sex offenses involving minors. Previously, Lutnick had claimed in a podcast that he had vowed never to be in Epstein’s presence again after a disturbing 2005 visit to Epstein’s home. However, during his recent voluntary interview, Lutnick admitted he could not recall why he and his family had lunch on Epstein’s island.

Representative Suhas Subramanyam recounted that Lutnick repeatedly failed to explain the visit, describing his answers as “inexplicable.” House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer acknowledged that Lutnick corrected earlier statements about the visit but warned that lying to Congress is a felony and could lead to accountability.

Lutnick is the highest-ranking administration official besides President Donald Trump to be implicated in the Epstein case files. Trump has consistently denied any knowledge of Epstein’s crimes and claims to have severed ties years ago.

The unsealing of Epstein’s alleged suicide note and the scrutiny of powerful figures linked to him underscore the ongoing fight for transparency and justice amid a web of corruption and abuse. Epstein’s death did not end the story — it only deepened the mystery and the need for accountability.

If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please seek immediate help. Resources are available worldwide at https://www.befrienders.org.