The news of the mysterious death of Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, has remained at the center of conversations even weeks after the events. The case gained notoriety when it was discovered that the couple was found without signs of violence, but with a tragic outcome as Betsy Arakawa passed away first due to hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, followed by Gene Hackman, who died a week later after suffering multiple heart attacks.
The couple resided in the state of Santa Fe, where authorities seem to be attempting to block the dissemination of information regarding the case. The results of the autopsies revealed the official causes of their deaths, and this has brought them back into the headlines of local media. The way the situation has been handled in Santa Fe has raised suspicions and generated controversy.
The tragic event occurred on February 20, after the family dog was discharged from medical care, but unfortunately did not follow the prescribed treatment. The pet was found dead in a box, while Hackman's wife was in the bathroom and he, unaware of what had happened due to his advanced Alzheimer's, was found in the kitchen.
It has been revealed that the state of Santa Fe is making efforts to keep information about the couple’s death secret. Obtained documents suggest that there is an attempt to hide details about the case, including videos, photographs, and other relevant results. State representative Julia Peters has argued in district court for the couple's privacy during their 30 years of life in Santa Fe, citing the 14th Amendment of the United States Constitution and mentioning that the dissemination of details about their deaths could be disturbing to the public. Local media continue to closely follow this story that has left many shocked.
