Did Epstein write that "suicide note"?

You can read the text at the NYT article, "Purported Epstein Suicide Note Is Released/A federal judge released the note, which Jeffrey Epstein’s former cellmate said he found in a graphic novel. The New York Times has not authenticated that Mr. Epstein wrote it."

"They investigated me for month — FOUND NOTHING!!!” the note begins, adding that the result was charges going back many years.

“It is a treat to be able to choose one’s time to say goodbye,” the note continued.

“Watcha want me to do — Bust out cryin!!” the note reads.

“NO FUN," it concludes, with those words underlined. “NOT WORTH IT!!”

My initial take, on that text alone, was that doesn't sound like what he would write, but then what do I know about the writing style of Jeffrey Epstein? I haven't been reading his emails, and the NYT points to a 2016 email of his that says "whtchoo want me todo -- bust out cryin" — and what can I say? Do you want to talk about the "Watcha"/"whtchoo" discrepancy? Are you struck by the word-for-word repetition of a 7 or 8 word phrase? But which way are you struck? Are you thinking, yes, that's Jeffrey or somebody swiped a phrase to make it look like Jeffrey? But who?

ADDED: Why can't we be told which graphic novel Jeffrey Epstein had there in his cell to read? I invited Grok to guess — remember, it was the summer of 2019 — and this is what I got:

Mister Miracle (Tom King & Mitch Gerads) — #5 on 2019 sales charts. A New Gods story that’s really about depression, suicide, escape attempts, PTSD, and existential dread in a prison-like life. The thematic overlap with Epstein’s July 2019 situation is almost too on-the-nose.

The Boys (Garth Ennis & Darick Robertson, Vol. 1 or early collections) — The Amazon Prime TV adaptation premiered July 26, 2019—just days after Epstein’s incident. Brutal satire of corrupt, abusive celebrity “supes” who are really rich, predatory elites. Dark, hyper-violent, sexually explicit—matches his known edgy tastes perfectly. 

Lost Girls (Alan Moore & Melinda Gebbie) — Moore’s erotic graphic novel reimagining Alice, Wendy, and Dorothy in explicit adult (often taboo) scenarios. Direct literary tie-in to Lolita (which appeared on Epstein’s known reading list). Edgy, controversial, and sexually charged—fits his documented interests uncomfortably well. 

Watchmen (Alan Moore & Dave Gibbons) — The #1 bestselling graphic novel of 2019 (and a perennial bestseller). HBO series aired that year. Intellectual, morally gray take on flawed “heroes,” government conspiracies, sexual violence, and elite corruption. Perfect intellectual fit for a wealthy, cynical reader like Epstein. 

AND: The note was (supposedly) found in a book and might have arrived with the book. How did that book get into Jeffrey Epstein's cell? 

PLUS: I didn't list all the "graphic novels" — they're really more properly called "comic books," as Alan Moore says — that Grok suggested. I left 2 off because they're "Batman" books, and I just thought didn't picture a 66-year-old man reading "Batman."

I needled Grok: "What kind of 66-year-old man would read Batman stories?!"

Answer: "A very normal kind — and often a highly intelligent, successful, or introspective one."

Reading Batman (or graphic novels in general) at 66 isn't quirky or juvenile for many men in Epstein's demographic. It's mainstream adult entertainment with deep appeal.... Batman stands out among superheroes because he's human — no superpowers, just extreme wealth, intellect, trauma-driven discipline, and a relentless quest for control/justice in a corrupt world.... In short, a 66-year-old reading Batman stories is likely someone who values:

Escapism with substance — Complex plots over pure fluff.

Power fantasies — A self-made (or self-reinvented) vigilante who bends rules.

Nostalgia or ongoing hobby — Many lifelong readers continue into old age.

Intellectual/literary angle — Treating graphic novels as serious literature (Alan Moore, Frank Miller, etc., elevated the medium).