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Forensic analysis ties two Epstein notes, suspect ruled out.

5/9/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Forensic analysts said the two notes tied to Jeffrey Epstein share spacing, punctuation and letter formation, pointing to one author.
Officials ruled out Nicholas Tartaglione and said the Justice Department had not seen or authenticated the notes.
Two notes—one found after Epstein’s July 2019 suspected suicide attempt at the Manhattan MCC and another recovered weeks later when he was found dead—each read two statements criticizing investigations.

History

Historical Context

After the FBI’s 2001 anthrax mailings—five deaths and 22 infections across ten states—prompted the largest forensic document effort in U.S. law-enforcement history, the agency refined typeface and ink analysis. Today, DOJ analysts are applying that same forensic approach to the two handwritten notes linked to Jeffrey Epstein, hoping the precedent will shape the high-profile case.

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Story summary

Forensic analysts said the two notes tied to Jeffrey Epstein share spacing, punctuation and letter formation, pointing to one author.
Officials ruled out Nicholas Tartaglione and said the Justice Department had not seen or authenticated the notes.
Two notes—one found after Epstein’s July 2019 suspected suicide attempt at the Manhattan MCC and another recovered weeks later when he was found dead—each read two statements criticizing investigations.

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