Hunter S. Thompson's Colorado death to be reviewed by state investigators 20 years after death was ruled suicide

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation said on Tuesday that it will review the case of prolific journalist Hunter S. Thompson's death more than 20 years after local investigators ruled his death a suicide.

The Pitkin County investigators said in 2005 that Thompson shot himself on Feb. 20 of that year at Owl Farm, his property in Woody Creek, north of Aspen, when he was 67. Pitkin County's current sheriff, Michael Buglione, said on Tuesday that there's no new evidence suggesting foul play, but Thompson's family requested a review of the case.

"We understand the profound impact Hunter S. Thompson had on this community and beyond," Pitkin County Sheriff Michael Buglione said in a statement on Tuesday. "By bringing in an outside agency for a fresh look, we hope to provide a definitive and