Gene Hackman, wife found mummified in New Mexico home; deaths investigated

Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were discovered dead in a partially mummified state at their home in New Mexico, with prescription pills scattered nearby. Neighbors expressed shock over how little they knew about the reclusive couple, despite living in close proximity for years. Many residents reported never having met them, with one neighbor stating they had only seen each other once in two decades. As the investigation continues, police revealed that Hackman's pacemaker recorded its last event on February 17, raising questions about the circumstances surrounding their deaths. While no foul play is suspected, the situation remains under investigation as potentially suspicious. The case has drawn significant attention, with many puzzled over how the couple's deaths went unnoticed for so long.