Gene Hackman, the Oscar-winning actor, and his wife Betsy Arakawa died under mysterious circumstances at their New Mexico home on February 26. Santa Fe Fire Chief Brian Moya shared his thoughts on the case during a press conference.
Moya stated that while both bodies showed similar signs of death, experts believe it’s possible they could have died around the same time. The fire chief revealed that paramedics found Gene and Betsy in the “same building,” despite the property having three separate structures.
The investigation is ongoing, with detectives describing the deaths as “suspicious enough” to warrant a thorough search. Officials recovered two cellphones, an orange prescription bottle, and a 2025 planner from the residence.
Moya also mentioned that his paramedic team had not responded to any calls at Hackman’s residence in over three years. The case remains under investigation by the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office, with officials working backwards to piece together evidence.
Recently, it was revealed that investigators initially misidentified the breed of the deceased dog, which has since been corrected. The couple’s two German Shepherds, Bear and Nikita, were found alive at a pet care facility.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/gene-hackman-his-wifes-deaths-could-similar-timeframe-fire-chief