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Thompson's death was originally ruled a suicide from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

The review was requested by Thompson's widow and is intended to provide an independent perspective.

Authorities have stated there is no new evidence to suggest foul play in the case.

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation is reviewing the 20-year-old case involving the death of journalist and author Hunter S. Thompson.

The 67-year-old Thompson was found dead at his home in Woody Creek, near Aspen, Feb. 20, 2005, "from an alleged self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head," according to a CBI news release Sept. 30. The original investigation determined Thompson's death was by suicide.

Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office suggested the review of Thompson's death following a request from Thomp

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