Hunter S. Thompson’s Death To Be Reinvestigated 20 Years After Suicide Ruling

Hunter S. Thompson’s widow has persuaded investigators to reconsider the official finding that her husband’s death 20 years ago was a suicide—even though she heard him cock the gun with which he shot himself.

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation has announced that it is to reexamine the official suicide verdict after the gonzo journalist’s death in 2005, following a request by his widow, Anita. There is no suggestion of foul play, however, or that anyone else was involved.

Thompson was found by his son, Juan, at home in Woody Creek, near Aspen, in February 2005 with what was ruled a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was 67.

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is now launching the review of the original Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office investigation.

The Sheriff’s Office suggested