A document believed to be a suicide note written by Jeffrey Epstein has reportedly remained hidden from public view for nearly seven years, raising fresh questions around the circumstances of his death.
According to a report by The New York Times, the note has been sealed inside a courthouse vault since 2019, when it was allegedly discovered by Epstein’s former cellmate, Nicholas Tartaglione.
What The Alleged Note Says
As per Tartaglione’s account, the note contained a brief and cryptic message: “What do you want me to do, bust out crying? It’s time to part ways.”
The document was reportedly found tucked inside a book belonging to Tartaglione. He claims it was hidden within the pages of a graphic novel shortly after Epstein was first discovered injured in his prison cell.
Timeline Of Epstein’s Death
Epstein, a wealthy financier facing serious sex trafficking charges, was found dead on August 10, 2019, at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York.
The United States Department of Justice later concluded that Epstein died by suicide by hanging, a finding that has remained controversial and widely debated.
Note Never Examined By Authorities
Despite its potential significance, the alleged note has never been made public or formally examined by investigators.
A Justice Department official told the NYT that there is no official record of the document, even after what was described as an “exhaustive effort” to collect all materials related to Epstein.
Furthermore, the note was not included in any official probe into Epstein’s death, including the 2023 findings by the Justice Department’s Office of the Inspector General.
Sealed By Court, Questions Remain
The document remains sealed after a federal judge ordered it to be kept confidential during court proceedings involving Tartaglione, who is currently serving four life sentences in an unrelated quadruple murder case.
With no verification or public disclosure, the existence and authenticity of the alleged note continue to raise unanswered questions about one of the most scrutinised deaths in recent history.