Small detail that could explain Gene Hackman, wife and dog’s death exposed.
The sudden deaths of acting legend Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, have sent shockwaves through Hollywood.
Circumstances around deaths explained.
Hackman, 95, and Arakawa, 65, were discovered in a puzzling state inside their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, last month.
For now, autopsy and toxicology results are pending, leaving more questions than answers.
Early reports from the scene offer intriguing details.
Authorities noted that the couple showed no signs of external trauma, suggesting a peaceful but sudden passing.
What was even stranger: Both Gene and Betsy appeared to have “abruptly” collapsed.
Investigators believe they may have been dead for a while when their bodies were found.
In an odd turn of events, Gene’s pacemaker held a key clue.
Tests on the device showed a recorded “last event” on February 17, indicating he was alive just days before his body was discovered.
This gives authorities a clear timeline for when they believe Gene passed—around nine days before the bodies were found.
But the bizarre circumstances surrounding their home haven’t gone unnoticed.
Carbon monoxide theory debated.
The couple’s deaths raised immediate concerns—could carbon monoxide poisoning be the culprit?
Family members, including Hackman’s daughter, Elizabeth Jean Hackman, feared the worst.
She revealed her suspicions that toxic fumes could have been responsible for the tragic deaths.
“Carbon monoxide poisoning seems to be the most likely cause,” Elizabeth Jean told TMZ in an exclusive interview.
However, authorities have not ruled out any possibilities, keeping the investigation open.
Initial tests by the Santa Fe City Fire Department didn’t find any obvious signs of poisoning.
But the deaths were still labeled as “suspicious,” prompting further examination by gas experts.
Small detail in investigation revealed.
In an unexpected twist, the New Mexico Gas Company was called in to inspect the home for potential gas leaks.
According to reports from Variety, their findings have raised more questions than answers.
The company confirmed there were “no significant findings” of carbon monoxide or any other gas leaks.
This leak was so small that it only showed 0.33 percent gas in the air, far below a dangerous level.
Experts concluded that it was “not a lethal amount” of gas, dismissing any direct link to the couple’s deaths.
Gas company’s findings disclosed.
But this didn’t stop the investigators from noticing other alarming factors around the house.
The gas company also identified four code enforcement violations.
These issues weren’t linked to gas or carbon monoxide but related to other appliances such as a water heater and gas log lighters.
Despite these violations, authorities have maintained that gas wasn’t a contributing factor in their deaths.
The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office has stated that “natural gas is not believed to be a factor.”
As the investigation drags on, a crucial question remains: What caused these seemingly sudden deaths?
The mystery deepens.
As authorities continue to piece together the puzzle, the shocking circumstances of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa’s deaths remain unresolved.
With toxicology reports still pending, the true cause of this tragic and mysterious case may soon be revealed.