Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, 65, were found deceased in their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home on February 26, 2025. Their bodies were discovered by maintenance workers conducting a welfare check.
Investigators noted an open pill bottle with scattered pills near Arakawa’s body, which was found in a bathroom. A deceased dog was discovered in a bathroom closet nearby, while two other dogs were found alive in the home.
Authorities also found a space heater near Arakawa’s body, but no gas leaks or carbon monoxide issues were detected.
The investigation is ongoing, and officials have not yet determined the cause of death.
