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Widow Requests Fresh Probe into Hunter S. Thompson's 2005 Death
2 Oct, 2025
Summary
- Widow Anita Thompson requests review of 2005 suicide investigation
- Pitkin County Sheriff's Office refers case to Colorado Bureau of Investigation
- Thompson was known for pioneering "gonzo journalism" style
In 2005, the renowned journalist Hunter S. Thompson died by suicide at his home in Aspen, Colorado. Now, 20 years later, his widow Anita Thompson is seeking a fresh investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
Anita has requested a review of the initial investigation conducted by the Pitkin County Sheriff's Office. In response, the PCSO has referred the case to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, hoping to provide a "definitive and transparent review" that may offer peace of mind to Thompson's family and the public.
