Initial investigations ruled out carbon monoxide poisoning or a natural gas leak as potential causes. A search warrant was issued to look for controlled substances, weapons, and DNA. It is unknown if any evidence was seized.
A spokesperson for the Santa Fe Sheriff’s Office stated, “Foul play is not suspected as a factor in those deaths at this time.” The final medical examiner’s report may take four to six weeks.
Officers discovered a deceased German shepherd near Arakawa’s body, while two other dogs were found unharmed. A maintenance worker who had been in touch with the couple two weeks prior alerted authorities.
The investigation is ongoing.
A Career Marked by Award-Winning Performances
Hackman was widely regarded as an “actor’s actor,” sought after by top directors and admired by his peers. Known for his rugged, unconventional appearance, he paved the way for non-traditional leading men.
His most iconic role was that of Jimmy “Popeye” Doyle, the aggressive narcotics officer in the 1971 classic “The French Connection.”
