Gas Company Finds Minor Leak at Gene Hackman Home, Not Linked to Deaths

An investigation into the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, has determined that a minor gas leak was found at their Santa Fe home, but it is not considered a contributing factor to their deaths. The New Mexico Gas Company reported a 'minuscule' leak at one of the stove burners, registering 0.33% gas in the air, which is not lethal. Both Hackman and Arakawa tested negative for carbon monoxide poisoning, and the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office has ruled out foul play, indicating 'no apparent signs of trauma.' Authorities believe that the couple died approximately a week before their bodies were discovered on February 26. An extensive investigation is ongoing, with autopsy results still pending, while detectives are piecing together a timeline based on items found in the home, including medications and cell phones. Sheriff Adan Mendoza confirmed that the last recorded event on Hackman's pacemaker was February 17.