There are a number of troubling details being revealed about the death of Gene Hackman and his wife–and dog..
While at first the news of his death was met with a sense of normalcy–he was 95–more information began to create a bigger media feeding frenzy of macabre information..
Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were reportedly found partially mummified at their mansion…
For now it is suspicious and a mystery.. The couple did not have any external trauma and there were no immediate signs of foul play, according to preliminary autopsies and officials. Authorities also note there were no immediate signs of a carbon monoxide or natural gas leak.
The couple’s bodies were found in separate rooms in their house, with scattered pills found next to Arakawa, according to police.
Police responded to the call and discovered Arakawa’s body on the ground inside a bathroom next to an orange prescription pill bottle with scattered pills on the floor, a police affidavit said.
Hackman’s body was then found on the ground near the kitchen, in a similar condition. A walking cane and sunglasses lay next to the body. The deputy suspected he had suddenly fallen, the affidavit said.
A German shepherd dog was also found dead in the bathroom. The affidavit initially said the dog was in a closet, but police later clarified it was in a crate. Two other healthy dogs were found on the property.
It appeared that the couple was dead for some time.
The death investigation and results of multiple tests may take up to 6 weeks.. The Oscars this weekend intends to honor the legendary actor at its Sunday awards ceremony..
DEVELOPING…
