Gene Hackman, his wife Betsy Arakawa, and their dog were found dead in their Santa Fe home over a week ago. Detectives deemed their deaths suspicious, prompting a criminal investigation. No external trauma was found, and autopsy and toxicology results are pending.

### Investigation Details
Authorities are reconstructing a **”reverse timeline”** to determine when the couple died. Hackman’s pacemaker showed its last activity on **Feb. 17**, suggesting that may have been his final day.

On **Feb. 26**, maintenance workers discovered the bodies—Arakawa in the bathroom near a space heater and Hackman in the mudroom. Both showed signs of decomposition. Nearby, an open prescription bottle with scattered pills was found.

### Ruling Out Carbon Monoxide
Tests ruled out carbon monoxide poisoning. A minor gas leak was found but deemed non-lethal. Investigators retrieved personal items, including medications and cell phones, from the home.

The case remains open as officials await further test results to determine the cause of death.