Colorado reviews Hunter S. Thompson 2005 death
Colorado investigators have reopened the review of Hunter S. Thompson’s 2005 death — originally ruled a suicide from a self‑inflicted gunshot on Feb. 20, 2005, at his Woody Creek home — following a request from his widow, Anita Thompson. Pitkin County Sheriff Michael Buglione said the Colorado Bureau of Investigation will bring in an outside agency for a “fresh look,” and that there is currently no new evidence suggesting foul play.
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🔍 Key Facts
- The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will re‑examine Hunter S. Thompson’s 2005 death following a request from his widow, Anita Thompson.
- Pitkin County Sheriff Michael Buglione said an outside agency will be brought in for a “fresh look” and that there is currently no new evidence suggesting foul play.
- Thompson’s death was originally reported as a self‑inflicted gunshot on Feb. 20, 2005, at his home in Woody Creek, Colorado.
- Anita Thompson requested the review and is quoted in coverage describing her initial reaction to the original death and the reopening.
- These developments were reported by Fox News on Oct. 1, 2025, describing the investigation as reopened/re‑examined.
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Investigation into ‘Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas’ writer Hunter S. Thompson’s 2005 suicide reopened
New information:
- Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will re‑examine the case following a request by Anita Thompson (the writer’s widow).
- Pitkin County Sheriff Michael Buglione said an outside agency will be brought in for a "fresh look," and he stated there is currently no new evidence suggesting foul play.
- Article reiterates original death details (self‑inflicted gunshot on Feb. 20, 2005, at Woody Creek) and quotes Anita Thompson describing her initial reaction.