<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/world/jeffrey-epstein-suicide-note-cellmate-nicholas-tartaglione-metropolitan-correctional-centre-usa-news/0792b239-41aa-44c8-808c-a06fb474b73e" rel="" target="" title="An apparent suicide note"><span>An apparent suicide note</span></a><span> purportedly written by </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/jeffrey-epstein" rel="" target="" title="Jeffrey Epstein"><span>Jeffrey Epstein</span></a><span> has been released by a New York court.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The note was found by a </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/world/jeffrey-epstein-suicide-death-statement-us-attorney-geoffrey-berman-usa-news/013128b4-3299-4b80-8c98-ca7657b85fa2" rel="" target="" title="cellmate of Epstein"><span>cellmate of Epstein</span></a><span> and turned in to court, where it has remained secret for years.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>But it was made public by a judge after the </span><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/06/nyregion/epstein-suicide-note.html" rel="" target="" title="New York Times"><em><span>New York Times</span></em></a><span> petitioned for its release.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/world/donald-trump-cognitive-test-montreal-aced-usa-politics-news/beafa9e2-b8dc-44e5-8f9f-07142f2124b6"><strong><span>Doctor who designed cognitive test addresses Trump's boasts</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"They investigated me for months — FOUND NOTHING!!!" the note reads.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"It is a treat to be able to choose one's time to say goodbye.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Watcha want me to do — Bust out cryin!!</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/world/jeffrey-epstein-suicide-note-released-by-court-usa-news/3fa8a590-7a16-46e3-adc1-685d7f87eaaf" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"NO FUN. NOT WORTH IT."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The note has not been authenticated as being penned by Epstein.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Fellow inmate at </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/world/sean-diddy-combs-denied-bail-glimpse-inside-new-york-prison-metropolitan-detention-center/dcaee72a-c7ca-42c4-a229-f784cdacd8f5" rel="" target="" title="Metropolitan Correctional Centre"><span>Metropolitan Correctional Centre</span></a><span> Nicholas Tartaglione said he found the note within the pages of a graphic novel. </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>It was penned on a piece of yellow paper ripped from a legal pad.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Tartaglione said he found the note after </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/world/jeffrey-epstein-death-perfect-storm-of-screw-ups/99a23635-a73b-424d-9afa-757594f71b90"><span>Epstein had been found dead in another cell</span></a><span>. </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Today's court ruling states the note predates Epstein's death by "over a week".</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/world/kamikaze-dolphins-pete-hegseth-defence-secretary-iran-war-latest-updates/6053a592-c690-45c1-96d3-13aa255cc56e"><strong><span>US Defence Secretary 'won't confirm or deny' use of 'kamikaze dolphins'</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>In deciding to release the note, the judge found "the privacy interests of a third party who is deceased, like Jeffrey Epstein, are vastly reduced".</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Weeks before his death, Epstein had denied a previous suicide attempt and told staff at the jail that marks on his neck were from Tartaglione attacking him.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Epstein was then moved into another cell by himself, where he was found dead.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Epstein's suicide has been the subject of much conjecture and suspicion.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Tartaglione, a former police officer, is serving four life sentences after being convicted of killing four people.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>He has repeatedly denied causing any harm to Epstein. </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>He gave the note to his lawyer to submit to court, out of fear he would be accused of harming Epstein again.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>He has been cleared of any involvement in Epstein's death.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The note was released after the judge got the blessing of Tartaglione's lawyers and the prosecutors who tried his case.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>It was not included in the as-yet-released Epstein files and has not been mentioned in formal investigations of his death.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Epstein had been indicted on charges of sex trafficking minors at the time of his death.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/world/donald-trump-rape-trial-e-jean-carroll-supreme-court-appeal-usa-news/e98bf417-10fb-4555-a5bc-c59862ecf5cb"><strong><span>Trump pushes to take $115m rape case payout to the Supreme Court</span></strong></a><span></span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>If you or someone you know is in need of support contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue. 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