Hunter S Thompson's Death to Be Reinvestigated More Than 20 Years Later
The demise of renowned journalist and author Hunter S Thompson is going to be re-examined, over two decades after authorities determined a suicide.
The famed writer was considered to have taken his own life on February 20 2005 at the 67 years old. Despite no recent information to suggest otherwise, his wife Anita Thompson has called for the Colorado Bureau of Investigation to conduct a re-examination. Thompson passed away at his home in Woody Creek, Colorado.
“We acknowledge the deep effect Hunter S Thompson left on this community and beyond,” stated the sheriff, Michael Buglione. “By enlisting an independent body for a fresh look, we aim to deliver a thorough and honest review that might bring peace of mind to his family and the public.”
Thompson died while his wife was speaking with him. He was found by his son.
“I didn't believe it,” Anita told the Observer regarding the incident. “I thought Hunter had slipped and that poor Juan had panicked and dialed emergency services. I believed everything would be fine before I contacted the sheriff.”
At the time, Rolling Stone published what his friend Douglas Brinkley asserted was a last letter. “No More Games,” it read. “No More Bombs. No More Hiking. No More Fun. No More Dips. 67. That is 17 years past 50. 17 beyond I needed or wanted. Boring. I am always bitchy. No Amusement — for everyone. 67. You are getting Greedy. Behave your age. Take it easy — It won't hurt.”
The re-examination will involve “an independent perspective” to an examination originally conducted by the Pitkin County sheriff’s office and will take “an unspecified amount of time”.
Thompson is acknowledged for the inception of “gonzo” journalism with initial groundbreaking works often featured in Rolling Stone magazine. His books featured Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Hell’s Angels and The Rum Diary.
