Colorado Review Upholds Suicide Ruling in Hunter S. Thompson's 2005 Death
TL;DR
Colorado's Bureau of Investigation reaffirmed that Hunter S. Thompson's 2005 death was a suicide, upholding the original findings after his wife raised concerns. The review, requested by Anita Thompson, confirmed Thompson died at his Aspen-area home in February 2005, with his cremation and private cannon firing; Sheriff Michael Buglione said the independent probe supports the initial investigation, and Anita Thompson thanked investigators for their thorough work.
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