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Hunter Stockton Thompson

Case from Woody Creek, CO dated Feb 20, 2005

Victim Details

Hunter Stockton Thompson

Male

White / Caucasian

Woody Creek

CO

2005-02-20

67

Hunter

Stockton Thompson

06/30/2026

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In the late afternoon of Sunday, February 20, 2005, the world lost a singular voice in American literature. Hunter Stockton Thompson, a 67-year-old male, died in his home, a fortified compound known as Owl Farm, in Woody Creek, Colorado. His death was the result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. At the time of the incident, his son Juan, daughter-in-law Jennifer, and his young grandson were in another room of the house.

The moments leading up to his death were quiet and seemi ...
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  • The Denver Post: Hunter S. Thompson, back in the spotlight: Should his gonzo lifestyle overshadow his work?
  • Los Angeles Times: Spirit of Hunter S. Thompson lingers at his favorite Colorado bar
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    I came across an interesting detail about Hunter S. Thompson's posthumous celebrations that I've bee... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else been thinking about the incredibly tough position Hunter's son, Juan, was placed in ... ...Read More
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