Legendary actor Gene Hackman, his wife Betsy Arakawa, and their dog were found dead at their New Mexico home on Thursday. While official reports initially ruled out foul play, in new development around the case, Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza shared that nothing has been ruled out as yet. 

As per a TMZ report, the Santa Fe County Sheriff  has not ruled out anything in the deaths involving the Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, Betsy Arakawa and their dog. He also shared that his deputies have a search warrant in case the investigation takes a criminal turn. 

“The deputies on Wednesday responded to the compound of Hackman and Arakawa after receiving a call, and they initially entered the house only to find the bodies of the couple and one of their 3 dogs — 2 others survived,” Adan was quoted by TMZ.

“It is customary during death investigations to seek a warrant on the assumption they may find evidence of a crime, which shows they’re following standard procedure,” the report stated.

Mendoza also shared that the gas company and fire department were also called to check for toxic fumes ‘that would endanger the deputies during their search’. 

As per the sherrif, the bodies of the deceased had been there for “at least a day”, and he did not rule anything out. While no visible trauma was discovered, Adan told TMX that they could ‘have been victims of a double homicide, suicide, accidental death, or natural causes’.

Gene Hackman death

Gene, his wife and their dog were found dead on Thursday at their New Mexico home. Gene was 95 and had retired from acting with the 2004 political satire film ‘Welcome to Mooseport’.

The industry is mourning the loss of the legendary actor . Condolences are pouring in from all quarters for the legend who could play anyone.

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