Jeffrey Epstein's Purported Suicide Note Kept Secret for Years Despite Investigation
Former cellmate claims he found Epstein suicide note weeks before death, but document remains locked in courthouse vault, unavailable to investigators for nearly 7 years.
Secret Suicide Note Remains Locked Away
A purported suicide note written by Jeffrey Epstein weeks before his death in August 2019 has been kept secret in a New York courthouse vault for nearly seven years, according to multiple news reports citing a New York Times investigation. The document, which could have been crucial evidence for investigators examining the circumstances of Epstein's death, has remained inaccessible to those scrutinizing the case.
According to ABC News and other outlets, Epstein's former cellmate claims to have found the suicide note following an earlier suicide attempt by the disgraced financier in July 2019. The note reportedly contained the phrase "Time to say goodbye," though the full contents remain unknown due to ongoing legal proceedings that have kept the document sealed.
Legal and Political Implications
The revelation comes amid renewed attention to Epstein-related materials. TV host Jimmy Kimmel recently accused former President Trump of attempting to distract from "Trump-Epstein files" by calling for Kimmel's firing from ABC, according to reports from The Hollywood Reporter and Variety. This suggests continued public interest in the release of documents related to Epstein's associations.
Separately, the New York Post reported that Goldman Sachs' Kathy Ruemmler allegedly turned down a $30 million offer to represent Jeffrey Epstein, according to sources. The fact that investigators examining Epstein's death lacked access to what could have been a key piece of evidence raises questions about the thoroughness of the investigation into his death in federal custody.
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