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Restrictions Placed on Investigation Records of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa as Deportation Case Progresses

A New Mexico court prevents the release of sensitive investigation records; appeals court review requested in deportation case involving Venezuelan gang members.

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  1. Calls to medical clinic show Betsy Arakawa, Gene Hackman's wife, was alive longer than previously believed

    Arakawa’s cause of death, as determined by the medical investigator's office, is rare: hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, which spreads to humans only by contact with rodents or their urine and droppings; it can lead to shortness of breath, fatigue and, ultimately, death.

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  5. The Plot Thickens: Doc Says Gene Hackman’s Wife Called Office — After Cops Say She Died

    The news followed an earlier report that the deaths of the Hollywood star and his wife were “suspicious enough in nature to require a thorough search and investigation” due to all of the “circumstances surrounding” the scene, according to the search warrant affidavit.

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Updated: Mar 17th, 2025, 9:19 PM ET

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The Department of Justice seeks to replace Judge Boasberg in a deportation case after a stay on flights. In a separate matter, a New Mexico court granted a restraining order to prevent the release of records from the investigation into the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa. This decision protects sensitive information sought by the couple's estate, amidst concerns over privacy and media dissemination. Meanwhile, lingering questions surround the timing and circumstances of their deaths, as investigations continue into their case.


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  • A New Mexico court has granted a temporary restraining order preventing the release of certain records regarding the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, amidst efforts to safeguard the family's privacy during their time of grief.

  • The investigation into the deaths of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa continues as new details emerge, including cellphone records that suggest Arakawa may have been alive a day after her estimated time of death, raising questions about the timeline of events.

  • Medical examiners have confirmed that both Hackman and Arakawa died from natural causes with no foul play suspected, but ongoing investigations will further clarify the circumstances surrounding their deaths.


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