Why Gene Hackman’s death is deemed ‘suspicious’ as police share major update
Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico this week and police have since launched a major investigation into their deaths12:16, 01 Mar 2025Updated 12:32, 01 Mar 2025Gene Hackman and wife found dead at home with their dogThe death of Gene Hackman and his wife is being treated as “suspicious” by police.The legendary actor, 95, was found dead at his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico on Wednesday (February 26) with his musician wife Betsy Arakawa, 63, and one of their dogs. Their bodies were discovered decomposed and partially mummified, in separate rooms of the property, with no obvious signs of trauma.Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding their deaths and revealed the couple died around 10 days before they were discovered. An initial autopsy has revealed the bodies tested negative for carbon monoxide poisoning, despite a belief this could have caused their deaths.They said they suspect no “immediate” signs of foul play, but have not ruled this out yet. Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza said they’re “keeping everything on the table” and, at a news conference on Friday, confirmed this “is an active investigation still”.Gene Hackman and wife Betsy’s deaths are being treated as “suspicious” by cops, but it’s believed no foul play was involved(Image: More