Gene Hackman
The bodies of the actor and woman already showed signs of decomposition, which indicates that the deaths have been for some time. Although it speculates about possible gas escape, the cause of deaths is not yet known.
We already know some details about the mysterious deaths of actor Gene Hackman, his wife, the classic pianist Betsy Arakawa, and the couple’s dog. The bodies were discovered on Wednesday, at home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, leaving investigators looking for answers.
The call for emergency services was made by a maintenance worker, who came across the bodies upon entering the property. Authorities are Deal the deaths as suspicionsalthough a definitive cause has not been determined.
How were the bodies found?
The couple was found at their home in Old Sunset Trail, Hyde Park. Hackman, 95, was found in a side room near the kitchen, while 65 -year -old Arakawa was found in a bathroom. A deceased German pastor was also found in the bathroom closet near Arakawa’s body. Sheriff Adan Mendoza stated that both bodies seemed to be “killed for a long time”.
According to a sheriff detective, Arakawa’s remains presented Signs of decomposition and mummificationwhile Hackman’s body displayed similar postmortem characteristics, it refers to.
What was the cause of the deaths?
Authorities have not yet determined the cause of death, but requested toxicological and carbon monoxide examinations. A portable heater was found near Arakawa’s head, raising speculation about a possible gas poisoning. However, the first checks made by the Electricity Company and the Firefighters no signs of gas escape or exposure to carbon monoxide.
On the bench of the bathroom, near the body of Arakawa, a Shaw bottle And some of them scattered, but it is not yet known if they are related to the deaths.
Hackman, dressed in gray training pants and a long-sleeved blue t-shirt, was found with sunglasses and a cane beside him, which led investigators to consider the possibility of a sudden fall.
Why are the deaths suspicious?
The authorities noticed that the front door door was open When the maintenance worker arrived, raising suspicions. However, there were no signs of forced entry, struggle or theft. Two healthy dogs were found wandering the property, further deepening the mystery around the deaths.
The last contact known to the couple was about two weeks agowhen property maintenance workers communicated with them by telephone and text, especially with Arakawa. Hackman’s daughter Leslie Anne Hackman told Daily Mail online that her father enjoyed good health, regularly practicing yoga and pilates.
The couple, married since 1991, had a wonderful wedding, according to Leslie Anne Hackman. Authorities continue to investigate, with the film industry and fans to regret the loss of a Hollywood legend.
Gene Hackman has been an actor for over 60 years, having collected over his vast career two Oscars – One of best secondary actor for The French Connection (1971) and another for best actor for The Conversation (1974) – Two Bafta, Four Golden Globes and a Screen Actors Guild Award.
Hollywood star in Unforgiven (1992), by Clint Eastwood, where he played with “Samson” and Morgan Freeman, and Hoosiers (1986), a classic of sports cinema, in recent times, removed from the Ribalta, the American was dedicated to writing.
