An investigation is underway in the death of the Oscars winner Gene hackman and his wife Betsy ArakawaAfter They were found dead in different rooms From their home of Santa Fe, the authorities announced on Thursday.
Hackman, 95, was found dead on Wednesday in the entrance and Arakawa, 63, was found dead in a bathroom next to a radiator, according to an affidavit mandate for searches the detectives of the Santa Fe sheriff. The police said they had found the body of a German shepherd in the bathroom closet. Two other dogs were found alive on the property.
Sheriff Adam Mendoza said Friday, it appeared “just on the basis of their bodies and other proofs on the body, it seems several days, perhaps even up to a few weeks” had passed before their body was found.
New Mexico Gas Co. tested gas pipes at home but found no sign of a problem at the time, depending on the mandate. An investigator has also noted that people may not show signs of poisoning if they are exposed to gas leaks or carbon monoxide, but there were no signs of flight.
Here is what we know so far about the death of French connection actor and his wife.
The call of 911
According to the affidavit of the search mandate, an interview worker called the police after finding the bodies on Wednesday. Two maintenance workers had arrived at home to carry out routine work.
They worried after no one answered the door and called 911 after seeing an elongated body facing down a window. (Audio call 911 is integrated at the top of this article.)
In the call, a worker, who qualified as a “subdivision guard,” said: “I think we have just found two or a person who died inside the house”.
“There is no one here. I’ll wait for you on the door. Please send someone, ”the worker told the 911 operator.
The caller had trouble finding the address to the property, adding that there was “no address” at home.
“There is no address here, so I have to meet there,” he said. “Then, once the police (or) either (is) at the bridge, I will breed them here.”
The operator of the 911 asked if Hackman and Arakawa breathed, but the goalkeeper told them that he had “no idea”.
“I’m not inside the house,” he said. “It is closed. It is locked. I cannot enter, but I see them posed – it is lying from the window.
“Dude, they don’t move. Just send someone here very quickly, ”added the goalkeeper.
The operator said, “I can barely understand you. You enter and go out.
“I don’t know the door number, but I can bring them home,” said the appellant towards the end of the conversation. “I’m going to meet the unit, thank you for your help.”
“Suspects” details
Although the Santa Fe sheriff’s office said that “the unfair game is not a suspected factor”, they have since declared that the circumstances surrounding the deaths “sufficiently suspected by nature to require in -depth research and investigation”.
Arakawa was found “lying on the ground near the counter”, according to deputy Joshua Thomas, noting that there was a radiator “near” of the head.
The search warrant also noted an open prescription bottle and pills scattered on a counter near Arakawa.
“Female Dédente showed obvious signs of death, decomposition of the body, to bloak in her face,” said the affidavit, adding that she had “mummification in her hands and feet”.
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Hackman was in a similar state when the authorities arrived. They suspected that he was “suddenly fallen”. The Affidavit said that Hackman “also showed obvious, similar and consistent death signs with the deceased.”
The Affidavit also said that the couple’s home of the couple had been slightly open and that the home “could contain evidence that would help the police to determine the circumstances concerning the investigation into the death”.
Mendo- note That the pills found near Arakawa body were collected and transmitted to the office of the medical investigator to help determine the cause of death.
“These are obviously very important evidence on the scene,” he said. “So yes, we examine this specifically and other drugs that were perhaps in the residence. It is something concern. »»
“There was no indication of a struggle,” added Mendoza. “There was no indication of anything that was missing at home or disturbed, you know, which would indicate that there was a crime that had occurred.”
Mendoza said toxicology reports can take up to three months or more. “We hope this will happen sooner than late,” he said.
When asked by NBC News If he still believes There is no unfair game, Mendoza said: “I think I am quite convinced that there is no unfair game only on the lack of evidence of unfair playing, but we will of course not see that.”
He also said that the investigators were currently constituting a calendar of the last time the couple was seen and when people close to the couple had spoken to them for the last time.
Cause of death
In a press release of February 27, officials said that an autopsy had been carried out and that the office of the medical investigator had found no sign of external trauma on Hackman or Arakawa.
“Carbon monoxide and toxicology tests have been requested for the two people,” said the Santa Fe Sheriff’s Bureau. “The way and the cause of the death were not determined. The official results of autopsy and toxicology reports are pending. »»
“It should be noted that there was no apparent sign of unfair play,” added the department.
The family is expressed
The daughters of Hackman, Elizabeth and Leslie, and the granddaughter Annie, published a statement on Thursday after her death.
“It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our father”, they said in a press release at the Hollywood Reporter. “He was loved and admired by millions around the world for his brilliant acting career, but for us, he was always just dad and grandfather. We will miss a lot and will be devastated by loss. »»
The tributes began to flock from Hollywood after the news of Hackman’s death has spread.
Director Francis Ford Coppola Caught on Instagram, writing: “The loss of a great artist, both for mourning and celebration: Gene Hackman a great actor, inspiring and magnificent in his work and his complexity, I cry his loss and celebrate his existence and his contribution.”
Clint Eastwood said“There was no finer actor than Gene. Intense and instinctive. Never a false note. He was also a dear friend who I will miss a lot.
Morgan Freemanwho worked with Hackman on the film 2000 Sub-foundedshared a photo alongside Hackman, writing: “One of the personal highlights of my career was to bring the French film Guarded (Sub-founded) to life with the incredibly gifted gene. And of course … Imparded. Rest in peace, my friend.
Tom Hanks Shared a photo of Hackman on Instagram, by writing: “There has never been a” type of hackman gene “. There was only Gene Hackman. »»
Frances Fisher, who worked with Hackman on Western 1992 Unforgivenwrote: “The evening gene and Betsy arrived in Calgary, Clint and I dinner with them. Gene was planned for a small scene the next day; his first day of work. He mentioned the weather and said, “I hope if we have to go inside, we will not make the prison scene”. If you remember, it’s a huge scene. Clint assured him that it was not the scene of the cover. »»
“Well, guess what?” The weather changed the schedule and of course, the prison scene was underway, “continued Fisher. “And you don’t know, Gene was prepared like anyone’s business. Gene has nailed him as if he had been working for weeks! He was incredible!
“Looking at his work and working with him was a master’s class. And when he was waiting for gunshots to be put in place, he would go on his notebook and sketch. He gave me a drawing of me as a Alice strawberry that I framed above my office. We all know a remarkable work of Gene. And it is his humble silencer that I hold in my heart, ”added Fisher.
Actor Cary Elwes said, “We have lost a real legend. The magnificent Hackman gene has died. A man whose breath of talent was immeasurable. Growing up on his films was an absolute shiver for me. Observing your installations and humanity remarkable for each role was something to see. Whatever the film he was in, he improved. A force of nature like no other and as such, there will never be another like him. »»
Director Paul Feig taken at XBy writing: “Gene was such an inspiration for so many of us who love films. So many brilliant roles. Its performance in The conversation Alone changed the way I looked at the game and what the actors could bring to a role. An incredible career. RIP M. Hackman.
Viola Davis said she loved Hackman in everything he did. “”The conversation,, French connection,, The adventure posedidon,, Unforgiven – Difficult but vulnerable. You were one of the grown -ups. May God bless those who loved you. Rest well, sir, ”she wrote.
“A very sad day for the cinema family”, ” Antonio Banderas Written on x. “My biggest condolences to friends, family and cinema.”
Actor Josh Brolin wrote: “I am crushed by the sudden death of Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa (and their dog). Crushed. He has always been one of my favorites. Few of those who beat their own drum like him. Rest in peace.”
– With files from the Associated Press
