After Gene Hackman, his wife Betsy Arakawa and their pet dog were found dead in their Santa Fe home, speculation ran wild about their “suspicious” deaths. Now, a leading forensic expert has put forth a chilling theory, suggesting their tragic deaths were the result of a heartbreaking accident.

On February 26, Hollywood was rocked by the tragic news that legendary actor Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, 65, were found dead in their Santa Fe home. One of their beloved dogs was also found dead, while two other dogs in the home survived.

Peculiar details

The search warrant application reveals some intriguing details about the discovery of the bodies, raising further questions about the circumstances of their deaths.

When officers entered the home, they “immediately observed a bathroom to the left of the front door. The door to the bathroom was opened.”