An article has been published in the US "New York Times" newspaper stating that Jeffrey Epstein's suicide note has been hidden from the public for years.
According to Medianews.az, the article says that Epstein wrote the letter in Manhattan prison. It is emphasized that this letter has been kept sealed in a New York court for seven years.
The existence of the letter was first revealed by Epstein’s former cellmate Nicholas Tartalyone. According to him, the letter was discovered after Epstein was found unconscious in July 2019 with a ligature around his neck. Epstein, who survived that incident, was found dead in prison several weeks later.
The letter was sealed by a federal judge within Tartalyone's own criminal case. For this reason, the agencies investigating Epstein’s death could not use this potentially significant piece of evidence.
Jeffrey Epstein
The "New York Times" newspaper appealed to the judge requesting the letter’s disclosure. According to Tartalyone’s claim, the letter contains phrases such as "it’s time to say goodbye." Still, the newspaper stated that it has not seen the document and did not find it in Epstein’s files either. The US Department of Justice also stated that the letter is not in their possession.
"New York Times" writes that the brief chronology found in the documents provides some understanding of how the letter was involved in the legal processes. The newspaper reports that while Tartalyone’s lawyers confirm the letter's existence, they do not disclose other details.
If the letter was indeed written by Epstein, it could provide new clues about his psychological state before his death.
Although Epstein’s death was officially recorded as a suicide, facts related to security lapses in the Manhattan prison have caused various conspiracy theories to spread for years. After the July incident, Epstein responded to inquiries about the marks on his neck by stating that his cellmate attacked him and that he was not suicidal.
Tartalyone denies these accusations. According to prison records, Epstein later told officials that he had no problem with Tartalyone and felt safe in the same cell with him.
Nicholas Tartalyone
Tartalyone, sentenced in 2023 for the murder of four people, is currently serving a life sentence and has filed an appeal. According to Tartalyone, he found the letter among papers in the cell. In a note written on yellow paper, it is allegedly stated that "nothing was found" in investigations against Epstein, and the text continues with phrases like "What do you want from me, should I cry? It’s time to say goodbye."
Documents related to the letter’s subsequent fate show that it caused disputes among lawyers and as a result was taken by the court and kept in archives. Court officials have refused to comment on the sealed documents.
Recall that Jeffrey Epstein (1953-2019) was an American financier and investor, but his name is more widely associated worldwide with scandalous criminal cases concerning the sexual exploitation of underage girls.
He worked as an investment advisor in the US during the 1970s-1980s and amassed great wealth by working with wealthy clients. Among Epstein’s clients and associates were politicians, businessmen, and other celebrities.
In 2005, Epstein was investigated in Florida on charges of sexually abusing underage girls. In 2008, he reached a controversial agreement with prosecutors, avoiding more serious federal charges and receiving a 13-month prison sentence. This agreement caused significant public outrage in the US.
In July 2019, he was arrested again in New York. Federal charges of human trafficking and sexual abuse of underage girls were brought against Epstein. On August 10, 2019, Epstein’s body was found in the Manhattan prison where he was held. According to the official version, he committed suicide. However, many questions about the circumstances of his death and prison supervision have sparked public debates and conspiracy claims.
In January 2026, the US Department of Justice released millions of documents, numerous photos, and video materials under the name "Epstein case." The "Epstein case" made political and public waves, especially in the US and the United Kingdom, due to the involvement of high-profile individuals.
Investigative materials and court documents relating to Epstein’s activities and connections are still being disclosed gradually, and discussions about the full scope of the case continue.