Overview

• Gene Hackman, 95, died of heart disease with Alzheimer’s complications, while Betsy Arakawa, 65, succumbed to hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, according to the New Mexico Medical Examiner.
• Investigators found rodent nests and feces in eight outbuildings on the couple’s property, though the main residence showed no signs of infestation.
• Surveillance footage from February 11 shows Arakawa making her final public appearance, shopping while wearing a face mask, just one day before her presumed death.
• Body camera footage revealed one of the couple’s dogs guarding Arakawa’s body, while another deceased dog was found in a crate inside the home.
• A judge has ordered the release of investigative records, including property photos and bodycam footage, but barred the release of graphic images of the deceased as the family pursues further privacy protections.