Court allows release of most records in Gene Hackman death investigation
A court is weighing whether to block the disclosure of records from an investigation into the deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife. More
April 1, 2025
Gene Hackman
Actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead in their New Mexico home in late February 2025. Authorities determined both died of natural causes.
Body camera footage shows scene outside Gene Hackman’s home
The redacted footage shows deputies talking with the two workers who called authorities to report the scene at Gene Hackman's home. More
March 25, 2025
Doctor: Hackman died of heart disease, wife died of hantavirus about a week prior
UPDATE: Doctor who autopsied Gene and Betsy Hackman announced actor likely died Feb. 18, wife likely died on Feb. 11, a week before his death. More
March 7, 2025
Sheriff: Gene Hackman and wife tested negative for carbon monoxide
Gene Hackman likely died over a week before body was found; pacemaker last showed activity on Feb. 17 -- 9 days before body was found. More
February 28, 2025