Betsy’s phone call to Gene Hackman before death exposed.
The tragic deaths of Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, 65, in Santa Fe have taken an unexpected turn.
Gene Hackman and wife’s relationship highlighted.
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa’s relationship was a relatively private one, despite Hackman’s fame.
They met in the early 1990s when Hackman was in his 60s and Arakawa, a former concert pianist and real estate agent, was in her 30s.
The couple tied the knot in 1991, after a whirlwind romance that many found surprising due to their age difference.
They remained deeply committed to each other for over three decades, with Arakawa often by Hackman’s side, managing his personal life away from the public eye.
Tragic deaths profiled.
The couple was discovered dead mere feet apart in their Santa Fe home, setting off a wave of questions that now may have a surprising answer.
Hackman, known for his two Oscar wins, passed away on February 18, following a battle with hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, with Alzheimer’s contributing to his death.
While Hackman’s death is clear, Betsy Arakawa’s passing has raised red flags. According to initial reports, she died of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome on February 11.
Both were found in disturbing conditions: Hackman in a mudroom, partially mummified, while Arakawa was found in a bathroom, bloated and surrounded by pills.
Gene Hackman’s own passing has its own mysteries. His pacemaker showed that he died on February 18, with no food in his stomach.
The tragic fate of their dogs unveiled.
In addition to the couple’s death, their three dogs were involved in a grim discovery. One dog, Zinna, tragically died of starvation and dehydration.
However, their other two dogs, Bear and Nikita, were found alive and played a crucial role in alerting responders to the bodies of their owners.
Fire Chief Brian Moya explained how Bear and Nikita led the first responders to the bodies of their owners, finding Hackman’s remains in a mudroom.
A Santa Fe doctor, Dr. Josiah Child, has now made a claim that could change everything we know about Arakawa’s death.
Doctor’s claims unraveled.
Dr. Child, who runs Cloudberry Health in New Mexico, says Arakawa wasn’t dead on February 11, the date reported by the coroner. He claims she called his clinic on February 12.
“Mrs. Hackman didn’t die on February 11 because she called my clinic on February 12,” Dr. Child told The Mail on Sunday.
Dr. Child’s revelation that Arakawa made an appointment on February 12 challenges the coroner’s findings. According to him, she wasn’t even exhibiting symptoms of respiratory distress.
Arakawa’s call revealed.
Arakawa had contacted the clinic a few weeks before her death, asking about scheduling an echocardiogram (heart scan) for Hackman.
The appointment was not related to any respiratory issues or hantavirus concerns, Dr. Child clarified, adding more questions about the timeline.
On February 12, Arakawa reportedly called back to schedule the appointment, but she never showed up. The doctor emphasized she showed no signs of the virus.
Despite scheduling, she didn’t attend the appointment that day. Dr. Child says she didn’t display any respiratory distress, which raises eyebrows about the initial cause of death.
“If true,” Dr. Child said, “this means she may have been alive much longer than the coroner suggested.”
Coroner’s findings debated.
Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome is a rare condition that starts with flu-like symptoms and worsens quickly, often requiring hospitalization.
Although not an expert in hantavirus, Dr. Child’s perspective is crucial. He notes that patients diagnosed with the disease typically die in a hospital.
He finds it surprising that Arakawa was speaking with his clinic on both February 10 and 12, without showing the expected signs of distress.
At this point, the Santa Fe Medical Examiner has yet to comment on these new revelations from Dr. Child.
Timeline of events questioned.
The timeline of these tragic deaths has left more questions than answers. If Dr. Child’s claims are true, they could significantly shift our understanding of the events.
The core of the mystery lies in the question: Did Betsy Arakawa die on February 11, or did she survive until at least February 12, as Dr. Child claims?
If Dr. Child’s version of events is accurate, it could completely change how we view the couple’s final days.
The mystery deepens.
As new information continues to emerge, the public is left wondering: will we ever truly understand what happened to Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa?
This shocking new claim from Dr. Child only opens the door to further investigation. The public is now left with more questions than answers about this tragic event.
The timeline, the cause of death, and the strange circumstances of this case may soon reveal new layers to a story that’s still far from over.