Boeing Whistleblower Found Dead in Truck

Retired employee had testified in whistleblower case

Death ruled a suicide, according to police

A former Boeing employee who blew the whistle on critical safety and quality control issues was found dead in his truck in the parking lot of his South Carolina hotel on Monday, according to police.

John Barnett, 60, had been in Charleston, South Carolina, giving testimony in his whistleblower case.

Barnett had worked as a quality control manager at Boeing for 30 years before he was fired in 2018. He alleged that Boeing had pressured him to sign off on faulty parts and that the company had ignored his warnings about safety concerns.

Barnett's death is being investigated by the Charleston Police Department. Police said that there were no signs of foul play and that Barnett's death had been ruled a suicide.

Barnett's death has raised concerns about the safety of Boeing's aircraft. In a statement, Boeing said that it was "deeply saddened" by Barnett's death and that it was cooperating with the investigation.

Barnett's death is a reminder of the risks that whistleblowers face. They often face retaliation from their employers, including being fired, demoted, or harassed. In some cases, whistleblowers have even been killed.

Barnett's death is a tragedy. He was a brave man who spoke out about important safety concerns. His death should serve as a reminder of the importance of protecting whistleblowers and of holding corporations accountable for their actions.