The Passing Will Be Reviewed 20 Years After the Fact
Authorities in Colorado are re-examining the demise of journalist Hunter S Thompson, 20 years after it was declared a self-inflicted death, following a request from his surviving spouse.
Thompson passed away when he was 67 at his residence in Woody Creek, Colorado, a small town just outside Aspen, in February 2005.
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation said on Tuesday that it was undertaking a "fresh evaluation" of the 2005 investigation into his death, though the agency clarified this was not due to any new findings.
"Through the inclusion of an independent body for a fresh look, we aim to offer a definitive and open review that could provide reassurance to his loved ones and the public," local Sheriff Michael Buglione commented.
He added that Thompson had had a "profound impact" on his community and further afield.
Thompson's Legacy and Professional Life
Thompson was a celebrated writer and journalist who wrote for dozens of media organizations like Rolling Stone, Playboy, and ESPN.
His seminal 1971 book, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas - a personal narrative about the alternative movement of the 1960s - was subsequently made into a motion picture with Johnny Depp.
Other books he wrote encompass Hells Angels and Generation of Swine.
Details of the Case
Colorado officials stated they did not have a time frame for the examination into Thompson's death and would release findings upon its conclusion.
Thompson succumbed to a gunshot he administered while having a telephone conversation with his wife.
His child eventually came across his body in the cooking area, based on media accounts.
An official inquiry into his death detected no indications of criminal activity.
