Overview

• Gene Hackman, 95, died of hypertensive atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease with Alzheimer’s as a contributing factor, while his wife, Betsy Arakawa, 65, succumbed to Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome caused by rodent exposure.
• Investigators discovered extensive rodent infestation across multiple structures on the couple’s Santa Fe estate, including garages, casitas, and sheds.
• A judge ordered graphic images of the couple’s bodies to remain censored but permitted the release of property photos, including images of one deceased dog.
• Comedian John Mulaney mocked the lengthy investigation on his Netflix show, highlighting public fascination and perceived gaps in the inquiry.
• Arakawa’s internet search history revealed she researched symptoms of illness in the days leading up to her death, underscoring the rapid progression of her condition.