Scattered Items Near Betsy Arakawa’s Body Spark Speculation—What Investigators Found

Authorities have disclosed additional information regarding the death of Betsy Arakawa, 63, the spouse of actor Gene Hackman, which has led to public speculation. Investigators uncovered several perplexing aspects at the scene, including an open pill bottle with pills scattered in the vicinity.

A detective from Santa Fe discovered three dogs on the premises: one was loose, another was found near Arakawa’s body, and the third was deceased in a bathroom closet. Furthermore, authorities noted that a heater had been repositioned, and Arakawa’s 95-year-old husband was located deceased in a different room. There were no immediate indications of a gas leak.

As more information became available, social media users voiced their confusion and skepticism, with some initially considering the possibility of carbon monoxide poisoning. The cause of death remains unclear as the investigation is ongoing.