After a state assessment on the property of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa in Santa Fe, New Mexico, it was found that there were rodents present on the sprawling estate. However, their main residence was not infested. The assessment followed the deaths of Hackman and Arakawa in February, with Hackman passing away from cardiovascular disease and Arakawa from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, which is spread through contact with rodents or their urine and droppings.
The inspections revealed that the couple’s adult daughters had noticed signs of Hackman’s decline, including memory issues and unfamiliarity with technology. The daughters also mentioned that the couple was very private and did not hire housekeepers. A necropsy report suggested that one of the couple’s dogs may have died due to lack of food and water after being confined following the deaths of Hackman and Arakawa. Their bodies were discovered by a maintenance worker who became concerned about Arakawa’s silence and enlisted the help of a security worker to search the property.
The state report also detailed the presence of rodents in the property’s detached garage, guest houses, and storage facilities. However, the main house was found to be clean with no signs of rodent activity. Authorities released documents and body camera video related to the case, including an email from Arakawa canceling an appointment due to Hackman’s illness, security footage confirming her visit to a pet food store, and details about the condition of the property and the couple’s dogs.
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