What happens when a dead head hippie accidentally ends up in a stolen car full of guns driven by a Nazi skinhead and is then framed for the murder of a cop?

Legendary Gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson steps in, of course, taking on the Denver Police Department and the State of Colorado in his last great crusade.

Hear all about it this week on Murder Coaster!

MURDER COASTER PODCAST

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References:

VANITY FAIR June 2004 “Prisoner of Denver” by Mark Seal Prisoner of Denver | Vanity Fair

DEAR DR THOMPSON: Felony Murder, Hunter S. Thompson and the Last Gonzo Campaign by Matthew L. Moseley.

ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE March 34, 2005 “Hunter S. Thompson: Contentment Was Not Enough: The Last Days at Owl Farm with the gonzo journalist and Rolling Stone Contributor by Douglas Brinkley. Hunter S. Thompson: Contentment Was Not Enough

Hunter S Thompson: How we need the godfather of gonzo today, served up with his side order of guns, booze and drugs | The Independent | The Independent

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