But Santa Fe Sheriff’s deputies soon dispelled the potenial cause of death as they confirmed after searching the home were no signs of either carbon monoxide poisoning or a gas leak.
The key takeaway from the early autopsy results on the couple's deaths was that both Gene and Betsy had no signs of external trauma.
Despite his age, Gene was described by many as remarkably fit and active with Betsy also said to be focused on leading an active lifestyle.
The New Mexico Gas Co also worked with the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Department in the investigation, according to spokesman Tim Korte.
Cops are yet to rule out any possibility related to the tragic triple death, Santa Fe Sheriff Adan Mendoza said to TMZ.