Gene Hackman’s passing shocked Hollywood, but the latest developments in the investigation have raised even more questions. Initial reports suggested he and his wife, Betsy Arakawa-Hackman, died weeks before their bodies were found. However, fresh evidence has changed the timeline, making people wonder what happened in the final days of the legendary actor and his wife.
New cell phone records indicate that Betsy may have survived longer than initially believed. While authorities suspected she passed around February 11, her phone activity on February 12 tells a different story.
The cell phone evidence changes the timeline
Authorities first believed that Gene and Betsy Hackman had been dead for weeks before their bodies were discovered on February 26. However, forensic analysis of Betsy’s phone suggests she was alive at least a day longer than previously thought. Records confirm that she made multiple calls to Cloudberry Health, a medical center in Santa Fe, on the morning of February 12. Additionally, an incoming call from the facility appeared as a missed call on her phone that afternoon.
The Santa Fe Sheriff’s Department has acknowledged that the investigation is still ongoing, with toxicology reports yet to be released. Meanwhile, Gene Hackman’s cause of death has been confirmed as hypertensive atherosclerosis cardiovascular disease, with Alzheimer’s disease listed as a factor.
There’s a temporary restraining order on sensitive details
As authorities work to complete their inquiry, the Hackman estate has taken legal steps to protect sensitive details. A temporary restraining order now prevents the release of autopsy photos, videos, and footage from inside the Hackman residence. This includes images of the couple’s bodies and any deceased animals found at the scene.
The order also blocks the disclosure of the full autopsy reports. A hearing scheduled for March 31 will determine whether these records remain sealed. Law enforcement officials have assured the public that important questions have already been answered.