Investigation Released into Deaths of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa
Authorities released body camera footage and documents regarding the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa, unveiling medical concerns and environmental issues.
The inspectors found live rodents, dead rodents and rodent feces in a detached garage and rodent feces in the property's two guest houses and in its detached storage facilities, according to the state report on the inspection.
Gene Hackman investigation findings: Rodents on property, dog stayed by Betsy Arakawa's side
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The footage showed the couples’ loyal dog lying next to Arakawa’s deceased body, as police made the gruesome discovery then continued to scour the Santa Fe home in search of Hackman.
Disturbing Bodycam Footage Shows Inside Gene Hackman’s Home When His Body Was Discovered
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This data suggests that Betsy was actively researching medical conditions related to COVID-19 and flu-like symptoms in the days leading up to her death.
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Summary
Police in Santa Fe released body camera footage and public records detailing the investigation into the deaths of Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife Betsy Arakawa, 65. Betsy died from hantavirus, while Gene's death was attributed to heart disease and Alzheimer’s. Reports indicate medical concerns prior to their deaths, including Betsy’s research into flu-like symptoms and evidence of rodent activity on their property. The investigation clarified that their deaths were ruled as natural causes, following state health assessments. The couple's dogs were also mentioned in the reports, highlighting their presence during the incident.
Perspectives
Authorities have released police body camera footage and records detailing the investigation into the deaths of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa, including information about their health conditions prior to their deaths.
Betsy Arakawa was researching medical conditions and reported Gene Hackman exhibited flu-like symptoms days before their deaths, attributed to natural causes including heart disease and hantavirus.
The state health department's investigation revealed signs of rodent activity on the property, although the main residence was noted to be clean without signs of infestation.