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Gene Hackman and His Wife Test Negative for Carbon Monoxide, Sheriff Says

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In Santa Fe, New Mexico, authorities examining the deaths of Gene Hackman, an Academy Award winner, and his wife reported on Friday that carbon monoxide tests came back negative. However, the exact cause of their demise remains undetermined.

Sheriff Aden Mendoza of Santa Fe County reported that he communicated with the pathologist from the New Mexico Medical Investigator’s Office, who indicated that neither Hackman nor Arakawa had traces of carbon monoxide in their systems.

The investigators discovered the bodies of two individuals in their Santa Fe residence on Wednesday, which had likely been there for several days, if not weeks. On Friday, they shared with NBC’s “Today” show that they are working to identify when was the last time someone interacted with or spotted these people, according to Mendoza.

The sheriff pointed out that it was difficult due to their secretive nature, as he mentioned that the final autopsy and substance tests might take several months for the results.

95-year-old Hackman was discovered on Wednesday in the entranceway of their home, while 65-year-old Arakawa was found lying on her side in the bathroom. A German shepherd, who had passed away, was located in a kennel close to Arakawa, as Mendoza stated on Thursday.

In the course of my recent visit to Arakawa’s residence, as per the search warrant, I discovered an open prescription bottle along with pills neatly arranged on a countertop nearby. Upon scrutiny of the court documents made public on Friday, it appears that the authorities, during their search, found several items including medication for high blood pressure and chest pain, thyroid medication, Tylenol, two mobile devices, a monthly planner, and records from medical diagnostics testing.

According to the sheriff’s office, there appeared to be no signs of criminal activity, but detectives found the circumstances surrounding the deaths to be suspicious enough to necessitate a comprehensive search and examination.

In the surrounding areas of the house, as well as within it, no gas leaks were found. However, a detective pointed out in the affidavit that individuals who are exposed to gas leaks or carbon monoxide may not exhibit symptoms of poisoning.

According to an affidavit, it’s possible that a space heater near Arakawa might have tipped over following her sudden fall to the ground. The sheriff’s office has scheduled a Friday afternoon press briefing to share more information.

A maintenance professional arriving for regular tasks found deceased individuals in the house, according to investigators. The worker reported that he couldn’t enter when asked by a 911 operator if those within the house appeared to be breathing.

The caretaker of the subdivision stated over the phone, “I’m completely clueless, as I’m not inside the house. It’s shut and locked. Unfortunately, I can’t enter it. However, I can observe through the window that she seems to be resting on the floor.

The workers later informed authorities that they seldom interacted with the homeowners, and their most recent communication with them was approximately two weeks prior.

Mendoza shared with “Today” that multiple versions of the events concerning the locked doors at the house had emerged, leading to some discrepancies. Some doors were left open, and a back door remained ajar, enabling two dogs that made it through to move in and out freely. Additionally, he expressed his belief that the front door might have been closed but not secured with a lock.

During his career spanning from the 1960s to the early 2000s, Kenneth Hackman proved himself as one of the most versatile actors of his time. He portrayed various roles such as villains, heroes, and antiheroes in numerous dramas, comedies, and action movies, demonstrating his exceptional talent across a wide range of genres.

He was a five-time nominee for the Oscar, winning the Best Actor award twice: once for his leading role in “The French Connection” (1972) and later for his supporting role in “Unforgiven” (1992). His performance as a redeeming coach in “Hoosiers” also earned him much acclaim.

In the mid-1980s, he encountered Arakawa, an accomplished pianist with a classical background, at a gym in California. By the end of that decade, they decided to relocate to Santa Fe. Their residence, a Pueblo revival style home, is situated on a hilltop within a gated community, offering panoramic views of the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.

For about two decades, Hackman was regularly spotted in and around the state capital, and he sat on the board of directors at the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum from 1997 to 2004.

Over the past few years, I’ve kept a relatively low profile. Apart from making occasional appearances at award ceremonies, you wouldn’t often find me mingling in the bustling world of Hollywood social gatherings. In fact, I hung up my acting shoes around two decades back.

In his past, Hackman was married and had three kids. With Arakawa, they didn’t have any children, but they were recognized for owning German Shepherds together.

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2025-03-01 02:06

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