DENVER (KDVR) — On Feb. 20, 2005, the renowned author of "Hell's Angels" and "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" reportedly died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Woody Creek, Colorado. After 20 years, his death is getting a fresh look.

Hunter S. Thompson, 67, was the father of "gonzo journalism," a personal style of reporting that puts the journalist into the center of the story, typically while also employing satire, hyperbole and other literary devices. In 1971, Thompson's famous semi-fictional account of covering an off-road race in Las Vegas was published in Rolling Stone magazine, cementing his legacy as a writer, journalist and counterculture figure. • Author Hunter S. Thompson signals the 'v' for victory sign as he leaves the Pitkin County Courthouse in Aspen, Colo., Tuesday, Ma

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