The Passing to Be Reviewed More Than 20 Years Later
The death of celebrated journalist and author Hunter S Thompson will be re-examined, more than two decades later authorities determined a suicide.
The journalist and author was considered to have died by suicide on 20 February 2005 at the age of 67. Although there is no new evidence indicating differently, his wife Anita Thompson has called for the Colorado Bureau of Investigation to conduct a reinvestigation. Thompson died at his residence in Woody Creek, Colorado.
“We understand the significant influence Hunter S Thompson made on the community and further afield,” commented the local sheriff, Michael Buglione. “By bringing in an external organization for a new perspective, we hope to provide a clear and open review that could provide peace of mind to his relatives and the general public.”
Thompson died while his wife was on the phone. He was discovered by his child.
“I refused to accept it,” Anita told the Observer about the news. “I assumed Hunter had collapsed and that unfortunate Juan had become frightened and dialed emergency services. I believed all would be well before I phoned the sheriff.”
Back then, Rolling Stone published what his close acquaintance Douglas Brinkley claimed was a final message. “Game Over,” it stated. “No More Bombs. No More Strolling. No More Enjoyment. No More Dips. 67. Which is 17 years over 50. 17 over I needed or wanted. Dull. I am constantly irritable. No Enjoyment — for anyone. 67. You are getting Greedy. Behave your age. Take it easy — There will be no pain.”
The review will include “an independent perspective” to an inquiry first performed by the Pitkin County local authorities and will take “an unspecified amount of time”.
Thompson is acknowledged for the inception of “gonzo” journalism with pioneering articles often featured in Rolling Stone magazine. His books included Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Hell’s Angels and The Rum Diary.
