Boeing whistleblower John Barnett found dead in South Carolina

Self-inflicted gunshot wound ruled as cause of death

The Charleston County Coroners Office has confirmed that John Barnett, the 62-year-old Boeing whistleblower found dead in South Carolina on Saturday, died from what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Barnett's death has sparked a conspiracy theory that Boeing had him assassinated, but his whistleblower case against the company is still pending.

Barnett's whistleblowing activities

Barnett was a former engineer for Boeing who had been vocal about his concerns over the safety of the company's 737 MAX aircraft. He had filed a whistleblower complaint with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in 2018, alleging that Boeing had ignored his warnings about potential safety hazards with the aircraft.

Barnett's complaint was investigated by OSHA, but no findings were made public. However, the 737 MAX was involved in two fatal crashes in late 2018 and early 2019, which led to the aircraft being grounded worldwide. Boeing has since made changes to the design of the aircraft, and it is now back in service.

Conspiracy theories surrounding Barnett's death

In the wake of Barnett's death, a conspiracy theory has emerged that Boeing had him assassinated. There is no evidence to support this claim, and Boeing has denied any involvement in Barnett's death.

Barnett's death is a tragedy, and our thoughts are with his family and friends. It is important to remember that there is no evidence to support the claim that Boeing had him assassinated, and that his whistleblower case is still pending.