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Epstein 'Suicide Note' Released Days Before Polymarket Deadline, But Market Remains Skeptical

A note purportedly written by Jeffrey Epstein, containing language suggestive of a final message, was unsealed by a federal judge on May 6, 2026, just two days before a Polymarket prediction market was set to resolve. Despite the release, the market's odds overwhelmingly favor a 'No' resolution, ind

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A high-stakes prediction market on Polymarket, with a substantial trading volume of over $2.7 million, recently grappled with the question: "Epstein suicide note released by May 8?" The market was set to resolve to "Yes" if any message or note credibly reported to be written by Jeffrey Epstein and intended as a suicide note was made publicly available by 11:59 PM ET on May 8, 2026. In a dramatic turn of events, a federal judge ordered the release of a purported note from Epstein on May 6, 2026, just two days before the market's deadline.

The unsealed note was allegedly discovered by Epstein's former cellmate, Nicholas Tartaglione, after Epstein's first suspected suicide attempt in July 2019, weeks before his death, which was officially ruled a suicide. The handwritten message contains phrases such as, "They investigated me for month — found nothing!!!" and continues with, "It is a treat to be able to choose" the "time to say goodbye." It concludes with "NO FUN. NOT WORTH IT!!"

However, the note's authenticity and its explicit intent as a suicide note remain subjects of considerable debate, which is crucial for the Polymarket's resolution. While forensic handwriting experts have suggested the newly released note shares common authorship with a grievances list found after Epstein's death, no one has definitively confirmed Epstein wrote either document. Furthermore, Epstein's brother, Mark Epstein, has publicly stated he does not believe his brother wrote the note and maintains his belief that Jeffrey was killed. The Justice Department also indicated it had not seen the note prior to its public release and that it had not been officially authenticated.

Despite the note's public release by a federal judge, which satisfies the "made publicly available" condition, the Polymarket's current odds reflect a strong conviction against a "Yes" resolution. With current prices at "0.017" for "Yes" and "0.983" for "No," market participants are overwhelmingly betting that the note will not meet the stringent criteria of being "credibly reported to have been written by Jeffrey Epstein and have been intended to be a suicide note, final message, or equivalent communication."

While some reports on May 8, 2026, indicated a slight uptick in the "Yes" pricing to 15.8% from 10% a day prior, this still represented a low probability of resolution in favor of the note qualifying. The market's resolution source, "a consensus of credible reporting," implies that if there is no widespread agreement among credible sources that this note unequivocally serves as an intended suicide note by Epstein, the market will likely resolve to "No." The ongoing skepticism from various parties, including Epstein's family and the lack of definitive authentication from official sources, suggests that such a consensus has not been reached, leaving traders who bet on a "Yes" outcome facing significant losses.

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Market data fetched at 2026-05-11 18:16 UTC | Polymarket ID: 2128535

This article is generated by AI for informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice. Always do your own research before making any investment decisions. Data sourced from Polymarket and public web sources.

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