John McAfee's wife posted a Father's Day message alleging U.S. authorities wanted him to 'die in prison' just three days before his suicide.
McAfee, the pioneer creator of popular computer antivirus software, died on Wednesday behind bars in a Spanish prison at the age of 75.
He was found dead in his cell in Brians 2 Prison in Barcelona and officials said that the early investigation points to a suicide.
His wife Janice McAfee, a former prostitute, posted a Father's Day message just days before his death in which she speculated that 'US authorities are determined to have John die in prison.'
McAfee, the pioneer creator of popular computer antivirus software, died on Wednesday behind bars in a Spanish prison at the age of 7
His wife Janice McAfee, a former prostitute, posted a Father's Day message just days before his death
John McAfee's wife posted a Father's Day message alleging U.S. authorities wanted him to 'die in prison' just three days before his suicide
'I know John is an extremely polarizing individual. Believe me, I know this better than most! But I also know, as well as any of you who follow him on Twitter, that he has always been honest about who he is. ALWAYS. Sometimes too honest, sometimes sharing more than any of us cared to know about him!' Janice tweeted.
'John's honesty has often gotten him in trouble with corrupt governments and corrupt government officials because of his outspoken nature and his refusal to be extorted, intimidated or silenced.'
She added: 'Now the US authorities are determined to have John die in prison to make an example of him for speaking out against the corruption within their government agencies.'
'The media continues to vilify him, per their narrative, and there is no hope of him ever have a fair trial in America because there is no longer any justice in America. You either play ball or get f**Ked. Those are literally the only options now.'
Before his death, Janice had used her Twitter account to document much of McAfee's time in the Spanish jail
McAfee himself often took to Twitter to document some of his time in prison, providing insights into his state of mind while behind bars
In the post, Janice also slammed the criminal justice system.
'Before you were innocent until proven guilty but somehow that has changed to guilty until proven innocent,' Janice wrote. 'Now anyone can level the most heinous accusations against you without any proof and having no basis in reality but in the court of public opinion, you are tried, convicted, found guilty and your life irreparably destroyed, all before having your day in court.'
She added: 'These eight months John has spent in prison in Spain have been especially hard on his overall health both mentally and physically, as well as financially, but he is undeterred from continuing to speak truth to power. Happy Father's Day John David, Father of many, loved by few.'
Before his death, Janice had used her Twitter account to document much of McAfee's time in the Spanish jail.
In a message posted on April 23, Janice wrote: 'John is doing good. We speak a couple times every day and he’s hanging tough but anxious to get the hell out of there.'
She said that she would keep him apprised of the
