Hunter S. Thompson’s Death Revisited

It’s official: Hunter S. Thompson’s 2005 death is still a suicide. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has reaffirmed the original ruling after a 20-year review. Thompson’s widow, Anita, had raised new concerns, but it seems the evidence still points to the gonzo journalist taking his own life.

A Review of the Evidence

The CBI’s review included a re-examination of the crime scene, autopsy findings, and interviews with Thompson’s family and original investigators. They found no new physical evidence to support a different . It’s worth noting that much of the original evidence had been destroyed due to retention policies.

A modern trajectory analysis and scene reconstruction also backed up the original findings. Criminal defense attorney Rory Safir says the review was a transparent move, but it doesn’t mean the original investigation was flawed. Safir credits updated technology for helping to confirm the findings.

Internet Theories Don’t Count

Safir also made it clear that internet speculation isn’t evidence. For a case like this to be reopened, you need concrete evidence that contradicts the original findings. That didn’t happen here. Thompson’s suicide note, titled ‘Football Season Is Over’, is still a chilling read. The writer, who struggled with depression and addiction, left behind a darkly funny message that’s been widely published.

Thompson’s death on February 20, 2005, was a shock to his fans. The writer, known for ‘Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas’ and ‘The Rum Diary’, was found by his son after shooting himself at his home in Woody Creek, Colorado.