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'Time to say goodbye,' Epstein allegedly wrote in purported suicide note

'Time to say goodbye,' Epstein allegedly wrote in purported suicide note

Summary

A note, believed to be written by Jeffrey Epstein before his first suicide attempt in jail, was made public by a federal judge. The note expressed a desire to choose the time to say goodbye and included some emotional phrases, but did not clearly explain his reasons.

Key Facts

  • The note was found in a book in Epstein’s jail cell after his first suicide attempt in July 2019.
  • Epstein denied any suicidal thoughts during that time.
  • The note was handwritten and seven lines long, though one word was unclear.
  • Epstein died by suicide in jail on August 10, 2019, while awaiting trial.
  • His death was officially ruled a suicide by hanging by authorities.
  • Epstein’s former cellmate, Nicholas Tartaglione, who is a convicted murderer, discovered the note.
  • The note did not provide new information about why Epstein wanted to die.
  • The federal judge ordered the note to be unsealed, making it public.
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