Who Is Hunter S. Thompson? How His Widow's 'Biggest Regret' Sparked a New Probe Into His Suicide 20 Years On

Author Hunter S. Thompson with actor Johnny Depp, who later financed the writer’s 2005 memorial where Thompson’s ashes were blasted from a cannon. (Credit: YouTube)

Colorado authorities have agreed to re-examine records from the 2005 investigation into Hunter S. Thompson's death, following a request from his widow, Anita Thompson, who says doubts about his final moments have persisted.

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) confirmed on September 30 that it will conduct a case review at the suggestion of the Pitkin County Sheriff's Office.