Hackman and Arakawa Were Alive Days Before Deaths, Friends Say
Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found deceased in their Santa Fe home, with their deaths prompting a thorough investigation. While close friends reported the couple was in good health recently, Hackman’s pacemaker data indicates his death occurred nine days prior to the discovery. Arakawa’s body showed signs of decomposition consistent with a death exceeding two weeks prior. Authorities are pursuing various leads, including cell phone data and a planner, to establish a timeline of events and determine the cause of death, with toxicology reports pending.
John Q. Hosedrinker