Hunter S Thompson's death to be reviewed more than 20 years later

"The death of Hunter S Thompson is set to be reviewed, more than 20 years after it was ruled a suicide. The journalist and author was believed to have killed himself on 20 February 2005 at the age of 67 and while there isn't any new evidence to suggest otherwise, his widow Anita Thompson has requested that the Colorado Bureau of Investigation conduct a review. Thompson died at his home in Woody Creek, Colorado."

"We understand the profound impact Hunter S Thompson had on this community and beyond, said the sheriff, Michael Buglione, in a press release. By bringing in an outside agency for a fresh look, we hope to provide a definitive and transparent review that may offer peace of mind to his family and the public. Thompson died while his wife was on the phone with him. He was found by his son. I didn't believe it, Anita told the Observer about the news."

An independent review will be conducted into Hunter S Thompson's 2005 death after his widow, Anita Thompson, requested the Colorado Bureau of Investigation examine the case. The original ruling classified the death as a suicide; no new evidence has emerged to contradict that finding. The Pitkin County sheriff's office invited an outside agency to provide a fresh, transparent perspective and to offer potential peace of mind to the family and public. Thompson died at his Woody Creek, Colorado home and was found by his son while his wife was on the phone. Thompson is credited with founding gonzo journalism and authored Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Hell's Angels and The Rum Diary.

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