Hunter S Thompson's Passing to Be Re-examined Two Decades Later
Authorities in Colorado are taking a fresh look at the death of writer Hunter S Thompson, two decades after it was officially deemed a suicide, at the request of his widow.
Thompson passed away when he was 67 at his residence in Woody Creek, Colorado, a small town north of Aspen, in February 2005.
The state's Bureau of Investigation said on Tuesday that it was carrying out a "fresh evaluation" of the 2005 investigation into his demise, though the agency said this was not as a result of any new findings.
"By bringing in an external organization for a new perspective, we aim to offer a definitive and clear examination that may offer closure to his loved ones and the public," local Sheriff Michael Buglione said.
He further noted that Thompson had had a "deep effect" on his local area and the wider world.
His Legacy and Professional Life
Thompson was a well-known author and reporter who contributed to dozens of media organizations including Rolling Stone, Playboy, and ESPN.
His 1971 novel, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas - a partly autobiographical tale about the counterculture of the 1960s - was subsequently made into a motion picture featuring Johnny Depp.
Additional works he penned encompass Hells Angels and Generation of Swine.
Particulars of the Case
Colorado officials stated they did not have a schedule for the investigation into Thompson's death and would provide an update upon its conclusion.
Thompson passed from a gunshot he administered while talking on the phone with his spouse.
His child later found his remains in the cooking area, according to published stories.
An examination into his death found no evidence of suspicious circumstances.
