Colorado authorities have initiated a review of the death of iconic journalist and author Hunter S. Thompson, two decades after it was officially ruled a suicide. The request for this re-examination came from Thompson’s widow, prompting the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to conduct a ‘case review’ of the original 2005 investigation. The CBI clarified that this review is not based on new evidence but aims to ensure transparency and provide closure to Thompson’s family and the public. Thompson, who passed away at the age of 67 in his Woody Creek, Colorado home, was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound while on the phone with his wife. His son later discovered his body in the kitchen. At the time, the investigation concluded there was no evidence of foul play. Thompson, a literary giant, was best known for his 1971 novel *Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas*, a seminal work that captured the counterculture of the 1960s and was later adapted into a film starring Johnny Depp. His other notable works include *Hells Angels* and *Generation of Swine*. Colorado Sheriff Michael Buglione emphasized Thompson’s ‘profound impact’ on his community and beyond, underscoring the importance of this review. Officials have not set a timeline for the investigation but have pledged to provide updates upon its completion.