Nicholas Tartaglione says he discovered a purported Jeffrey Epstein suicide note inside case materials now sought for unsealing.
A former cellmate’s account is adding fresh fuel to the ongoing legal scrutiny around Jeffrey Epstein’s death: Nicholas Tartaglione says he found a suicide note purportedly written by Epstein.
In the story, which Misryoum reports as part of the wider case record, Tartaglione claims the note was placed inside the sealed file connected to his own criminal proceedings. He says it was written on paper from a yellow legal pad and tucked inside a book.
The account points to July 2019, after Misryoum reports Epstein had an unsuccessful suicide attempt about two weeks before he died by suicide in his lower Manhattan jail cell.. Misryoum also notes that the jail’s incident report described Epstein being found in a fetal position, breathing heavily, with medical observations indicating a mark at the base of his neck.
Tartaglione says he discovered the note in the days after the episode, and later discussed its content publicly in a podcast.. In those remarks, Misryoum reports that he described lines referring to inquiries and included details about how the note was punctuated, including a smiley face and the phrase “time to say goodbye.”
Insight: When alleged evidence remains sealed while being discussed in public, it can intensify pressure on courts to explain what is in the record and why access is restricted.
Misryoum reports that the note is now tied to a sealed portion of Tartaglione’s case file, and a request has been made to unseal it.. A petition was filed with a federal judge seeking access, with the argument that Tartaglione has already discussed the note and that surrounding documentation connected to Epstein’s files already exists in disclosed materials.
Misryoum reports that a federal judge set a response deadline for the unsealing request. Meanwhile, prosecutors indicated they did not have direct knowledge of such a suicide note, though Misryoum reports that a chart referencing the note appears within disclosures tied to Epstein’s case materials.
Insight: For defendants and the public alike, the dispute over unsealing is often less about the claim itself and more about transparency, procedure, and what a sealed record could change.
Alongside the note claims, Misryoum reports that earlier suicide risk assessments described Epstein denying suicidal intent during his time in custody. Epstein was later removed from suicide watch and continued under psychological evaluation, according to the records described in Misryoum’s account.
Tartaglione has denied attempting to harm Epstein, and the legal consequences continued after Epstein’s death. Misryoum reports Tartaglione was convicted in 2023 and sentenced in 2024 to four consecutive life terms, with his appeal pending.
Insight: As the case returns to sealed documents and public allegations, the practical impact is often felt in how future litigation is framed, including what jurors, judges, and lawyers may eventually be asked to consider.