Boeing whistleblower found dead in South Carolina hotel parking
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John Barnett—a whistleblower who revealed safety concerns within airplane manufacturing firm Beoing—was discovered dead in his truck at a South Carolina hotel parking lot. Investigators from Charleston County said that Barnett died from a "self-inflicted" wound on Saturday. Barnett had voiced concerns about Boeing's production standards and was in the midst of a legal battle with the company when he passed away. The aircraft manufacturer expressed condolences, stating, "We are saddened by Barnett's passing. Our thoughts are with his family."