Deaths of Gene Hackman and Wife Called 'Suspicious' Due to 'No Obvious Signs of a Gas Leak,' Scattered Pills: Report

A Santa Fe detective has called the deaths of Gene Hackman, his wife Betsy Arakawa and their dog “suspicious,” according to a new TMZ report.

The detective wrote in an affidavit — as he was trying to obtain a search warrant — that he believed the deaths deserved a thorough investigation because “the reporting party” had found the couple’s front door open and unsecured, as well as a pill bottle left open with scattered pills lying near Arakawa’s body.

Hackman’s body was reportedly found in a different room of the residence than where Arakawa's was found, per the officer’s report, and there were “no obvious signs of a gas leak,” the affidavit said, per TMZ.

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Arakawa was found lying on her side in a bathroom, with a space heater near her body, ABC News reports, citing the search warrant affidavit. A deceased German Shepherd was found about 10-15 feet from Arakawa, per the outlet, while two other healthy dogs were also found on the property.

Arakawa may have been dead for a while, TMZ claims, as it allegedly appeared that "the body was in a state of decomposition with bloating in her face and mummification in her hands and feet."

Hackman, meanwhile, was “fully clothed” with his sunglasses found near his body, indicating that he may have fallen down, per TMZ.

The outlet notes that the “fire department came and advised they did not see any signs of carbon monoxide leak or poisoning." The local gas company also did not find evidence pointing toward a problem with a gas leak or pipe issue. 

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The Santa Fe County Sheriff's office confirmed early on Thursday, Feb. 27 that Hackman, a two-time Oscar winner, and Arakawa, a classical pianist, were found dead in their Santa Fe compound, along with one of their dogs.

A spokesperson from the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s office previously told PEOPLE that foul play was not suspected and the couple’s causes of death had yet to be determined. The sheriff's office also told NBC that an investigation was ongoing.

Authorities in New Mexico believe the bodies may have been in the home for at least a day before they were discovered, but neither Hackman nor Arakawa bore any obvious signs of trauma.

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The bodies of Hackman and Arakawa were not formally identified until 12:30 a.m. on Thursday morning. The sheriff's office told local station KOB 4 that a neighbor called police for a welfare check, leading to the discovery of their bodies.

PEOPLE has reached out to the Santa Fe County Sheriff's office for further information.

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