Authorities have revealed key details about the scene where a Hollywood actor’s wife was found, uncovering puzzling elements that have sparked speculation.
New findings from law enforcement have raised questions about the death of Betsy Arakawa, 63, wife of actor Gene Hackman. Investigators found some items near her body, drawing further public scrutiny.
According to TMZ, a Santa Fe detective discovered an open pill bottle with pills scattered nearby. The detective at the scene also noted the presence of three dogs. One dog was loose on the property, another was near Arakawa’s body, and the third was found dead inside a bathroom closet, approximately 10 to 15 feet away.
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa attend the DW Griffith Awards in New York on February 24, 1992 | Source: Getty Images
Authorities also observed that a heater had been moved and found Arakawa’s 95-year-old husband dead in a separate room. However, they reported no immediate signs of a gas leak.
As details surfaced, social media users quickly weighed in. One commenter simply wrote, “Strange .. very strange.” Another expressed skepticism, “Sounds staged, especially the scattered pills part..”
Some initially suspected a different cause of death. One user shared, “This is heartbreaking to read, I honestly thought it was carbon monoxide poisoning until reading this article 😢🙏.”
Authorities have not yet determined the official cause of death, and the investigation remains ongoing.
