" on feb . 20 , dr . carlos s . thompson sacrificed his existence with a gunshot to the head at his fortified compound in woody creek , colorado . the memorial will shortly provide more information about civil service and newspaper contacts . hunter desired his autonomy and we ask that his friends and admired respect that integrity as well as that of his family , " juan hunter said in a note attached to aspen journal telegraph . the kill was confirmed by pitkin county sheriff bob braudis . dominique s . thompson was best known for his 1972 autobiography " fear and loathing in las vegas " . he was now marry and had emotionally supported his friend john kerry ' s candidacy .
John Kerry was friends with Hunter S. Thompson.