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NewsThe GuardianMay 7, 2026United States

Federal Court Releases Alleged Suicide Note Written by Jeffrey Epstein

A federal judge has unsealed a document alleged to be a suicide note written by Jeffrey Epstein in July 2019. The note was discovered by Epstein's former cellmate, Nicholas Tartaglione, and was released following a petition by the New York Times.

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Why It Matters

The release of this document provides new public information regarding the circumstances surrounding the 2019 death of Jeffrey Epstein, a high-profile figure whose case remains a subject of significant public interest.

Key Facts

  • A federal judge unsealed an alleged suicide note written by Jeffrey Epstein.
  • The note was found by Nicholas Tartaglione, Epstein's cellmate, following an unsuccessful suicide attempt by Epstein in July 2019.
  • The note contains the text: 'They investigated me for months — FOUND NOTHING!!! It is a treat to be able to choose one’s time to say goodbye. Watcha want me to do — Bust out cryin!! NO FUN – NOT WORTH IT!!'
  • The note does not contain a signature.
  • The Guardian has not independently verified the authenticity of the note.
  • The note was previously sealed under attorney-client privilege as part of Tartaglione's appeal case.
  • Tartaglione is a former police officer currently serving a life sentence for a quadruple murder conviction.
  • Epstein previously accused Tartaglione of attacking him while they were cellmates.
  • The New York City medical examiner officially ruled Epstein's death a suicide in 2019.

Who's Mentioned

organizationUnited States District Court, Southern District of New York“The court that unsealed the document.”organizationNew York Times“The news organization that petitioned the court to release the note.”locationMetropolitan Correctional Center“The jail in New York City where Epstein and Tartaglione were held.”personNicholas Tartaglione“Epstein's former cellmate who discovered the note and provided it to his legal t”personJeffrey Epstein“The subject of the alleged suicide note and a deceased financier.”