‘I pray Boeing pays’: Whistleblower John Barnett’s shocking 'suicide' note, autopsy results revealed

Boeing whistleblower John Barnett was found dead on March 9, 2024, ahead of his testimony against the world's largest aerospace company. Questions were raised about his sudden death and even his attorneys urged Charleston, South Carolina, police to probe the matter accurately, adding that they “need more information about what happened to John.” Barnett, who had worked at Boeing for three decades, was discovered dead inside his truck with a gunshot injuries to the head near the Holiday Inn at 301 Savannah Highway. Barnett, who had worked at Boeing for three decades, was discovered dead inside his truck with a gunshot injuries to the head near the Holiday Inn at 301 Savannah Highway. “The writings contained information known only to his family.” Butler concluded the autopsy report, stating that the “cause of death was determined to be: Gunshot Wound of the Head” and “The manner of death is best deemed, ‘Suicide.’” A look at Barnett's ‘suicide note’: ‘I’m at peace’ Meanwhile, the Charleston Police Department said the note discovered from his truck suggested that he was “going through a period of serious personal distress.” The unsteady writings on the note show Barnett's dissatisfaction with Boeing and protection provided to whistleblower, according to WMBF News. I’m at peace!” John Barnett's suicide note According to police, Barnett's medical documents revealed a history of mental health issues that appeared to worsen with his continuing legal battles.