Former Boeing Whistleblower Found Dead After Testimony

John Barnett, a former Boeing manager and whistleblower, was discovered dead in an apparent suicide in South Carolina.

Holding a handgun and a note, Barnett’s death followed his deposition against Boeing. Despite authorities ruling it a suicide, friends and colleagues dispute this claim, citing Barnett’s love for life and family.

Barnett had exposed safety issues on Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner and faced retaliation. Colleagues remain skeptical, with one citing powerful enemies at Boeing. Barnett’s lawyers demand a thorough investigation, challenging the police’s conclusion.

The circumstances surrounding his death raise questions about corporate accountability and the treatment of whistleblowers.