Gene Hackman and Wife Found Dead as Investigation into Mysterious Circumstances Deepens

Authorities continue to investigate the deaths of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa, with no evidence of foul play or clear cause of death identified.

Gene Hackman, 93, and his wife Betsy Arakawa were discovered dead in their Santa Fe home on February 26, 2025, alongside one of their three dogs.
Initial investigations ruled out carbon monoxide poisoning and significant gas leaks as causes of death, though a minor gas leak was detected at the stove.
Authorities are examining a tablet container found near Arakawa's body, describing it as a critical piece of evidence in the ongoing investigation.
The couple's bodies, partially decomposed, suggest they had been deceased for over a week before being found, with Hackman's pacemaker indicating February 17 as the likely date of death.
A mix-up initially led to the wrong dog being declared dead; their German Shepherd and another dog survived, while their Australian Kelpie mix was confirmed deceased.