The New York Times has not authenticated the note. But some of its phrases are similar or identical to ones Jeffrey Epstein used in emails and another handwritten letter.
At the request of the New York Times, a judge unsealed a goodbye note that Jeffrey Epstein's former cellmate says he found after the convicted sex offender's first suicide attempt in July 2019.
A suicide note purportedly written by Jeffrey Epstein was released by a judge yesterday, sparking debate over its authenticity. #Epstein #SuicideNote
The note, discovered by Epstein's cellmate in July, was unsealed in response to a petition from The New York Times.
The note, which was discovered by Epstein’s former cellmate, had been under seal for years. No court or investigative agency has vouched for its authenticity.
In the note, Epstein wrote, "They investigated me for month — found nothing!!!" and “It is a treat to be able to choose one’s time to say goodbye.”
The note was discovered by his cellmate in 2019, after Epstein was found unresponsive after a suicide attempt, which he survived.