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Colorado Review Confirms Hunter S. Thompson Suicide
23 Jan
Summary
- Review confirms 2005 death of journalist Hunter S. Thompson was suicide.
- Thompson's wife requested review due to new concerns.
- Authorities reaffirmed original findings after independent investigation.
Investigators in Colorado have confirmed that the 2005 shooting death of renowned journalist Hunter S. Thompson was a suicide. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation conducted a review that reaffirmed the initial findings of the local sheriff's office.
This independent review was initiated in September after Thompson's wife, Anita Thompson, approached authorities with "new concerns and potential information regarding the investigation." She expressed gratitude for the bureau's thorough work, stating it allows those who loved Hunter to "move forward with a clean conscience."
Thompson, famous for his "gonzo journalism" style, died at his home near Aspen in February 2005 at the age of 67. His remains were later cremated and launched from a cannon in a private ceremony, attended by notable figures like actor Johnny Depp.
Local Sheriff Michael Buglione acknowledged the importance of an independent review, even while believing the original investigation was sound. He expressed hope that the CBI's conclusions provide "reassurance and clarity."
