https://www.wdbj7.com/2024/05/18/police-release-investigation-report-boeing-whistleblower-death/
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC/Gray News) - Authorities in South Carolina released their findings on the death of a Boeing whistleblower.
John Barnett, 62, was found dead inside his truck on March 9 with a gunshot wound to his head outside of the Holiday Inn located at 301 Savannah Highway. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Barnett, who worked for Boeing for 32 years, filed a whistleblower complaint alleging safety concerns.
The United States Department of Labor was working through the discovery phase of its investigation and is set to begin hearings on that complaint this June.
Police said they found no evidence of forced entry or a struggle inside the vehicle. The orange 2015 Dodge Ram trucks key fob was found in Barnetts pocket.
The Charleston County Coroners Office determined Barnetts death to be a suicide.
Barnett had been in Charleston providing a deposition.
Officers located Barnett with a silver Smith and Wesson handgun in his right hand. Ballistics confirmed the bullet recovered at the scene and the casing had been fired from the gun found in Barnetts hand.
Barnett legally purchased the gun.
A police report states Barnetts finger was still on the trigger when officers attempted to remove the gun from his hand. A police report states no fingerprints were recovered from the gun.
A notebook containing a note written by Barnett was found in the passenger seat.
Police said the note suggested Barnett was going through a period of serious personal distress.
Barnetts fingerprints were found on the note and notebook. Police said three prints were inconclusive because they lacked detail for identification.
The erratic writings on the page express Barnetts frustration toward Boeing and whistleblower protection.
I pray Boeing pays, the note read. Whistleblowing protection is f----- up too!
The writings leave messages for Barnetts loved ones as well.
Family and friends, I love you, it read. I found my purpose! Im at peace!
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