Boeing whistleblower’s foreboding words cast doubt on suicide, igniting controversy. In a shocking turn of events, a close friend of the late Boeing whistleblower, John Barnett, has come forward with startling claims that challenge the official narrative surrounding his demise. Barnett, who had blown the whistle on alleged defects in Boeing aircraft production, was found dead in his truck, supposedly from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

However, a friend named Jennifer revealed that Barnett had confided in her, saying, “I ain’t scared, but if anything happens to me it’s not suicide.” This revelation has sparked intense scrutiny and raised suspicions of foul play. Despite police reports concluding suicide, Barnett’s friends and legal team are calling for a thorough investigation, emphasizing that he was in good spirits and had no apparent intention of taking his own life.

Robert Turkewitz and Brian Knowles, Barnett’s legal representatives, stated, “John was in the midst of a deposition in his whistleblower retaliation case, which finally was nearing the end. He was in very good spirits and really looking forward to putting this phase of his life behind him and moving on. We didn’t see any indication he would take his own life. No one can believe it.”

“We are all devastated. We need more information about what happened to John. The Charleston police need to investigate this fully and accurately and tell the public what they find out. No detail can be left unturned.”

In a short statement, Boeing said, “We are saddened by Mr. Barnett’s passing, and our thoughts are with his family and friends.”

The death of Barnett took on outsize importance following two fatal crashes by Boeing 737 planes in 2018 and 2019. In January the door of an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 blew off, forcing an emergency landing.

With Barnett’s whistleblowing efforts gaining prominence in the wake of Boeing 737 plane crashes, the need for answers has never been more urgent.