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Colorado Review Upholds Suicide Ruling in Hunter S. Thompson's 2005 Death
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Colorado Review Upholds Suicide Ruling in Hunter S. Thompson's 2005 Death

Colorado's Bureau of Investigation reaffirmed that Hunter S. Thompson's 2005 death was a suicide, upholding the original findings after his wife raised concerns. The review, requested by Anita Thompson, confirmed Thompson died at his Aspen-area home in February 2005, with his cremation and private cannon firing; Sheriff Michael Buglione said the independent probe supports the initial investigation, and Anita Thompson thanked investigators for their thorough work.

Colorado Reaffirms Hunter S. Thompson’s 2005 Death Was Suicide
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Colorado Reaffirms Hunter S. Thompson’s 2005 Death Was Suicide

Colorado’s Bureau of Investigation has again concluded that Hunter S. Thompson died by suicide in February 2005 at Owl Farm in Aspen, after a second review at the request of his widow, Anita Thompson; no new evidence emerged to contradict the original Pitkin County finding that the death was self-inflicted. Thompson, 67, famed for Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas and for popularizing gonzo journalism, reportedly suffered chronic pain and depression. The widow says the review closes a difficult chapter, and crisis resources are available for those in need.

Colorado Concludes Thompson Death Was Suicide After Review
national1 month ago

Colorado Concludes Thompson Death Was Suicide After Review

Colorado authorities, after a months-long review, concluded there is no evidence to challenge the 2005 finding that Hunter S. Thompson died by suicide at his Woody Creek home; the Colorado Bureau of Investigation said speculative theories of foul play could not be substantiated, noting Thompson’s depression and chronic pain, a bullet trajectory analysis, and that his body was not moved.