The Colorado Bureau of Investigation said this week that it is independently reviewing the case of journalist Hunter S. Thompson’s 2005 suicide.

Thompson’s widow, Anita Thompson, initially made the request to the Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office, which suggested that the bureau take an independent look into the gonzo journalist’s death, the CBI said Tuesday.

Thompson, 67, was found dead on Feb. 20, 2025, in Woody Creek, Colorado, part of Pitkin County, from a gunshot wound to the head that was purportedly self-inflicted. The initial investigation of Thompson’s death determined he killed himself.

Days before his death, Thompson wrote a note titled “Football Season Is Over,” later published in Rolling Stone, where he worked for years.

“No More Games. No More Bombs. No More Walking. No More Fun. No More Swimming. 67. That is 17 years past 50. 17 more than I needed or wanted. Boring. I am always bitchy. No Fun — for anybody. 67. You are getting Greedy. Act your old age. Relax — This won’t hurt,” Thompson wrote, per Rolling Stone.

Pitkin County Sheriff Michael Buglione said no new evidence has been found suggesting foul play in Thompson’s death, but also said he wanted to assuage lingering concerns regarding the case.

“We understand the profound impact Hunter S. Thompson had on this community and beyond. By bringing in an outside agency for a fresh look, we hope to provide a definitive and transparent review that may offer peace of mind to his family and the public,” Mr. Buglione said in the CBI release.

• Brad Matthews can be reached at bmatthews@washingtontimes.com.