Overview

• Colorado Bureau of Investigation accepted a referral from the Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office to reexamine the case originally ruled a suicide.
• Officials say there is no new evidence suggesting foul play, and Sheriff Michael Buglione expressed confidence the suicide finding will be reaffirmed.
• CBI began work months ago, with a July 31 meeting leading to a probe that started around August and included a visit to Thompson’s Owl Farm home.
• The review has no set timeline, and the agency says it will share updates only after the work concludes.
• Testing of remains is not possible because Thompson was cremated, and the 2005 investigation did not include a toxicology report.