Heartbreaking details: Gene Hackman's dogs in dire straits!

Heartbreaking details: Gene Hackman's dogs in dire straits!

The sad circumstances surrounding the death of Hollywood star Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa raise numerous questions. The two were found dead in their shared home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, last Wednesday. Hackman, 95, was discovered in the hallway while 65-year-old Arakawa lay in the bathroom. Both bodies showed signs of mummification, suggesting a prolonged period of death. Police have since announced that there was no evidence of violence or external injuries, complicating the investigation as the exact causes of death are still unclear. Additionally, there were no signs of carbon monoxide poisoning, initial tests showed, although a tiny leak was discovered from a stove, but that may not have had fatal effects, the sheriff's office confirmed, as 20 minutes reported.

Misunderstandings in Pet Identification

The situation of the couple's surviving dogs is particularly tragic. After police found a dead dog misidentified as a German Shepherd in her home, it turned out to be a 12-year-old Kelpie mix named Zinna. Joey Padilla, the owner of a dog boarding facility in Santa Fe, said Zinna was very fond of Arakawa. The two surviving dogs, Bear (a German Shepherd) and Nikita (an Akita/German Shepherd mix), are now in the kennel awaiting a final decision about their future, as they cannot be rehomed until Hackman and Arakawa's will is read oe24 reported.

Police have already drawn up a list of people they are speaking to to clarify the couple's final days, including Hackman's children. Toxicology tests are still pending, and pending the results, many questions remain about the circumstances that led to this tragic incident. The investigation has stalled due to these unanswered questions, leaving the family burdened as they grieve the loss of their loved ones.