The death of the Hollywood star and his wife gives up riddles. Unfortunately, a solution is not in sight so quickly.
Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found lifeless on Wednesday (February 26) in their property in Santa Fe Summit. The actor was 95 years old, his wife 63 years. One of her dogs was also found dead. The police are standing with a mystery. The corpses already showed signs of mummification.
However, it will take a while for a while for a complete clarification of deaths to be achieved. How “TMZ” Latered by a source of police circles, an autopsy is carried out by the New Mexico Office of the Medical Investigator. Four to six weeks are planned for the toxicological examination and other tests before the final report can be issued.
Death of Gene Hackman and his wife remains mysterious
As several US media reported, there are numerous things in the case that initially do not allow any clear conclusions. The front door of the house is said to have been open when the officials arrived.
Arakawa was found bathroom, together with a heater and tablets. As it is said, Hackman was found in a different room – as well as his wife with visible signs of the first decay. Her dead shepherd was discovered a few meters from Arakawa, two other dogs were still alive, one in the property, one outside.
Initial investigations showed that external influences were out of the question, it said. The fire brigade checked on site whether there was a carbon monoxide leak, also because Hackman’s family suspected that this could be the cause of death. This could be excluded as well as the first signs of poisoning with the couple. There was no further information at first.
Meanwhile, there is a report on the despair of the house supervisor, who had informed the authorities with an emergency call about finding the corpses.