>>16336214
One must remember that HST was a gimmick. Much of what he wrote never happened. He used surrealism and sensationalism to hook his readers. However, his experimentations with adrenochrome were real and did occur, though not in Vegas. Most likely his time in San Francisco when he was socially engaged with the likes of Ken Kesey. He never admitted where it was sourced from. Much like his allusions to a Palm Beach snuff film operation it rings true, but hard evidence is lacking.
His book Fear & Loathing On The Campaign Trail documenting the 1972 presidential election was called "the least factual and most accurate depiction of the campaign."
I believe he was murdered because he was starting to talk knowing that he nearing the end of his life.