The case of Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, has raised questions due to the way events unfolded before the pianist's death. Betsy, who suffered from Alzheimer's disease, called her doctor on February 12 to schedule an appointment, one day after the official date of her passing.
According to Dr. Josiah Child, Betsy felt discomfort due to nasal congestion but did not have severe respiratory difficulties. Despite this, she did not attend the medical consultation. Child revealed that the pianist had called a few weeks earlier to inquire about the possibility of having an echocardiogram done for her husband.
Authorities in New Mexico, who are investigating the deaths of Betsy Arakawa and Gene Hackman, stated that the pianist likely passed away due to a viral infection on February 11. However, the mystery deepened upon discovering that Betsy made calls on February 12 to a medical service, while Gene Hackman died a week later due to a cardiac arrest.
Dr. Child mentioned that Betsy canceled the medical appointment scheduled for February 12 because her husband was not well. Despite attempts to contact her, there was no response. In this regard, Judge Matthew Wilson ordered a temporary prohibition on the dissemination of autopsy reports, photographs, and videos of the bodies of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa, as well as the details of the investigation into their deaths.
