Gene Hackman and wife's deaths branded 'suspicious' by cops in new update
Police have now requested a search warrant for Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa's home where they were found dead as they revealed where the couple's bodies were found.
The mystery surrounding the deaths of silver screen icon Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa has deepened as new revelations emerge, which the police have branded "suspicious".
Hackman, 95, and Betsy Arakawa, 64, were found dead in their Santa Fe home in New Mexico along with their dog on Wednesday afternoon with their bodies officially being identified in the early hours of Thursday morning, according to police.
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The couple's bodies were found in different rooms of their home, according to The New York Times, casting an unusual aspect on the case, according to a sheriff involved with the inquiry, who referred to the situation as 'not typical'.
The police have said it is currently an "active investigation" but they do not believe that foul play was a factor at this time, although they have branded the circumstances as "suspicious".
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Police have since requested a search warrant for the Santa Fe home, the Mirror reports.
According to TMZ, the detective who asked for the search warrant has written in his affidavit that he thinks that "the death of the two deceased individuals to be suspicious enough in nature to require a thorough search and investigation".
It continues to say that the reporting party "found the front door of the residence unsecured and opened".
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They added: "deputies observed a healthy dog running loose on the property, another healthy dog near the deceased female, a deceased dog laying 10-15 feet from the deceased female in a closet of the bathroom, the heater being moved, the pill bottle being opened and pills scattered next to the female, the male deceased being located in a separate room of the residence, and no obvious signs of a gas leak".
Another sombre find was one of their pet dogs deceased in a kennel, while two more survived, says the US outlet.
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Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza has confirmed the absence of any suicide note or clear trauma signs on their bodies, noting that: "At this stage in the process there isn't anything obvious like that."
He added that they await further details from the post-mortem examination. The sheriff's office confirmed: "When we entered the house, safety checks were done by the fire department and gas company."
Sheriff Mendoza stated: "We're not going to guess this was an accident or natural causes. It wasn't typical."
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As speculation mounts amongst fans globally about the events within the Hackman's New Mexico home, authorities maintain there is no sign of criminal activity.
Sheriff Mendoza offered reassurance stating: "I want to assure the community and neighbourhood that there's no immediate danger to anyone."
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Meanwhile, the family suspects that exposure to toxic fumes could have played a role, though Hackman's daughter, Elizabeth Jean Hackman, confessed her uncertainty over the cause of her parents' passing.
Tragedy struck in the Hyde Park area of Santa Fe, New Mexico, where deputies found the body of a celebrated star on Wednesday afternoon. The beloved actor had been living away from the Hollywood spotlight in this part of the world since the early 2000s.
It was after a neighbour's welfare check request that officers were led to the secluded home, with the identities of the couple confirmed by Thursday morning. Following the tragic news of Hackman's death, the entertainment world has been pouring out tributes.
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Stars have been paying their respects today, with Oscar nominee Antonio Banderas writing: "A very sad day for cinema's family. Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa have passed away. My deepest condolences to friends, family and cinema lovers. RIP."
American filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola has also paid a heartfelt tribute to the "inspiring" and "magnificent" actor Gene Hackman.
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Coppola, who directed Hackman in the 1974 American neo-noir mystery thriller The Conversation, took to Instagram to express his admiration and respect for the actor.
He wrote: "The loss of a great artist, always cause for both mourning and celebration: Gene Hackman a great actor, inspiring and magnificent in his work and complexity. "I mourn his loss, and celebrate his existence and contribution. "
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Article continues belowStar Trek legend George Takei wrote: "We have lost one of the true giants of the screen. Gene Hackman could play anyone, and you could feel a whole life behind it. He could be everyone and no one, a towering presence or an everyday Joe. Thatâs how powerful an actor he was. He will be missed, but his work will live on forever."
Journalist Piers Morgan also shared the news of Gene's death, commenting: "What an incredibly sad end to a remarkable life. RIP."
Lorraine Kelly also spoke about the tragedy on Good Morning Britain as she said: "That is a real shocker, I was just reading about what an amazing actor he is, when you think of the movies that he's been in... French Connection, everybody remembers that! Wonderful, wonderful film! I had no idea he was 95! That's really really sad."
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