Chilling video released of the lifeless discovery of Gene Hackman and his wife

The authorities of Santa Fe County released a chilling video showing the lifeless discovery of actor Gene Hackman  and his wife, pianist Betsy Arakawa. Both were found inside their mansion in a desolate context. The footage was recorded by the body cameras of the officers who arrived at the scene. In the images, one of the couple's dogs was seen remaining motionless near Arakawa's body, found in a bathroom of the property.  Hackman, meanwhile, was found in the foyer of another part of the house.

A chilling scene in New Mexico

state regulation that requires the release of official audiovisual content upon request.the Sheriff's Office clarified that they legally couldn't deny the request.

Deplorable conditions inside the residence

The images also revealed the deterioration and chaos inside the residence.accumulated trash, scattered clothes, containers, boxes, medications, and expired food covered the rooms.The most critical scene was recorded in the bathroom, where one of the family's dogs died of dehydration inside a cage.  unsanitary conditions that favored the proliferation of rodents.

The causes of death and autopsy results

Forensic results showed that Betsy Arakawa died on February 12 due to hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS),Gene Hackman, meanwhile, died on the 18th of that month after a week of wandering alone through the house, disoriented and without care