Hunter S. Thompson Case: Suicide Reconfirmed by Authorities

Colorado authorities have reconfirmed that Hunter S. Thompson's death in 2005 was due to suicide, following a months-long review of the case.

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) announced that no evidence contradicted the initial finding: the journalist died from a gunshot wound to the head at his home in Woody Creek.

The review was initiated after doubts were raised by the writer's widow, Anita Thompson, regarding the official version. Anita Thompson had suggested that Thompson's son, Juan, and his then-wife, Jennifer Winkel, may have been involved, which both deny.

In its report, the CBI stated that "none of the theories based on speculation could be confirmed."

Authorities interviewed people close to Thompson and analyzed the trajectory of the bullet. Testimonies confirmed that Thompson suffered from depression and chronic pain.

Hunter S. Thompson had left a note titled Football Season Is Over, which many considered a farewell.

Anita Thompson thanked the authorities for the review of the case.