Autopsy for Boeing whistleblower John Barnett reveals self-inflicted gunshot wound as cause of death
- John Barnett's death has been confirmed as suicide by law enforcement in Charleston, South Carolina.
- Barnett, 62, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in his car in a hotel parking lot while in the midst of a whistleblower case against Boeing.
- Police found a note in Barnett's car indicating personal distress and confirmed all fingerprints on the note belonged to him.
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Boeing Whistleblower John Barnett’s Death Ruled Suicide
Police Probe Concludes Boeing Whisteblower Took His Own LIfe
The death of two Boeing whistleblowers in two months raised concerns A law enforcement investigation has concluded that the death of the first of two Boeing whistleblowers earlier this year was due to suicide, according to police documents released Friday.
Police conclude investigation into suicide of Boeing whistleblower
ASSOCIATED PRESS EDITOR’S NOTE — This story includes discussion of suicide. The national suicide and crisis lifeline is available by calling or texting 988. There is also an online chat at 988lifeline.org. CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A former Boeing manager who raised safety questions about the aircraft maker as a whistleblower and was found dead after several days of depositions in South Carolina took his own life, police said Friday after concludi…
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