Gene Hackman and Wife Found Dead Under Suspicious Circumstances, Investigation Ongoing

Authorities in Santa Fe are probing the mysterious deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa, with early findings ruling out carbon monoxide poisoning and external injuries.

• Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife Betsy Arakawa, 64, were discovered dead in their Santa Fe home on February 26, with no immediate cause of death identified.
• Preliminary investigations ruled out carbon monoxide poisoning and external injuries, though the circumstances have been deemed suspicious by authorities.
• Data from Hackman's pacemaker suggests his death occurred on February 17, nine days before the bodies were found, with signs of partial decomposition observed.
• A pill bottle found near Arakawa’s body is being treated as a key piece of evidence, though its significance and ownership remain unclear.
• Two of the couple's three dogs were found alive, while one was discovered dead in a bathroom, adding another layer of mystery to the case.

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