Scattered pills and ‘mummified’ bodies: What we know about Gene Hackman and wife’s ‘suspicious’ deaths
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Gene Hackman death: What is known so far
- Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife Betsy Arakawa, 65, were found dead in their Santa Fe home along with one of their dogs.
- Maintenance workers discovered the bodies and alerted authorities, noting they hadn't seen the couple in two weeks.
- While initially deemed unsuspicious, the deaths are now considered "suspicious" due to an unsecured front door, scattered pills near Arakawa's body, and the state of decomposition.
- No signs of struggle or forced entry were found, and the cause of death remains undetermined pending autopsy and toxicology reports.
- Hackman's daughter suggested carbon monoxide poisoning, but initial tests didn't indicate a leak. Hackman retired from acting in 2004 due to heart health concerns.