Hunter S Thompson's death to be reviewed 20 years on

Published: 10/1/2025
Hunter S Thompson's death to be reviewed 20 years on
Colorado officials are reviewing the death of journalist Hunter S Thompson, famous for "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas," 20 years after it was deemed a suicide. Thompson passed away in 2005 at his home in Woody Creek, Colorado, and the investigation into his death is being reevaluated at the request of his widow. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation is conducting a "case review" to provide a transparent and definitive reassessment, offering peace of mind to his family and the public.