By Gwurld4026 
Investigating the Truth Behind Hackman and Arakawa’s Deaths
Authorities have confirmed that the deaths of Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, 65, were not caused by a gas leak in their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home. The couple was discovered deceased on February 26, 2025, along with one of their dogs.
Initial investigations by the New Mexico Gas Company detected only a minuscule gas leak, measuring 0.33% gas in the air, which is insufficient to be fatal. Additionally, five code enforcement violation tags were issued, unrelated to gas leaks or carbon monoxide.
The couple’s bodies were found in separate rooms—Hackman in the mudroom and Arakawa in a bathroom near the front door—indicating they had likely been deceased for at least nine days. Medications were found scattered around the scene, but no signs of foul play were evident. Autopsy and toxicology results are pending as the investigation continues.
Experts have cast doubt on theories of a companion suicide, noting the separate locations of the bodies. Chief Medical Examiner James Gill suggested that couples intending to die together are usually found in close proximity. Forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Baden indicated that Hackman’s pacemaker data and lack of injury support a natural death from heart disease, while Arakawa may have died attempting to help Hackman or from an accidental injury.