Newly Released Note From Jeffrey Epstein’s Suspected Suicide Attempt Raises More Questions

A U.S. judge has unsealed a haunting note linked to Jeffrey Epstein’s first suspected suicide attempt in jail, shedding new light on the enigmatic final chapter of the disgraced financier’s life. The note, reportedly found by Epstein’s former cellmate Nicholas Tartaglione in July 2019, had been locked away for years as part of an unrelated legal dispute and only recently surfaced after a court order.

The brief, hard-to-read message includes phrases like “It is a treat to be able to choose the time to say goodbye” and “NO FUN... NOT WORTH IT!!” The tone is cryptic and defiant, hinting at Epstein’s mental state during his first brush with death inside the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Manhattan, where he was awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.

Tartaglione, a former police officer convicted of murder and serving a life sentence, claimed to have found the note tucked inside a book shortly after Epstein was discovered with a bedsheet around his neck on July 23, 2019. This incident preceded Epstein’s eventual death by suicide less than three weeks later under circumstances that have fueled widespread suspicion and conspiracy theories.

Despite the note’s potential significance, it was not referenced in the government’s extensive investigations or in the Justice Department’s release of documents on Epstein’s death. Judge Kenneth Karas ruled that the note’s release would not violate privacy rights, particularly since Epstein is deceased.

Jail records confirm Epstein suffered visible neck injuries from the July 23 attempt and was briefly placed on suicide watch before being downgraded to psychiatric observation—the status he held when he died on August 10, 2019. Epstein denied suicidal intent to jail psychologists, citing religious beliefs and a fear of pain, while also expressing no hostility toward Tartaglione, who shared his cell for about two weeks.

The release of this note adds another unsettling piece to the puzzle of Epstein’s death, which was marked by a series of glaring security failures, including guards neglecting their duties and malfunctioning cameras. Official explanations have failed to quell doubts that powerful interests may have intervened to silence Epstein before he could expose a network of elite enablers and traffickers.

As the Epstein saga continues to unravel, this newly revealed note serves as a stark reminder of the murky, often dangerous intersection of wealth, power, and justice in America’s most notorious scandals. We will keep tracking developments and holding authorities accountable for transparency and truth.