While Hackman’s daughter believes a gas leak may have been to blame, initial tests by both the fire department and the New Mexico gas company found no evidence of a leak, according to TMZ.
The fire department reported no signs of carbon monoxide poisoning, yet Hackman’s daughter, Elizabeth Jean Hackman, told TMZ that the family fears toxic fumes may have played a role.
Sheriff Adan Mendoza of the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office told TMZ it was in a kennel, while a detective's affidavit stated it was discovered in a closet of the bathroom, 10 to 15 feet from Betsy’s body.
THE shocking deaths of Hollywood legend Gene Hackman, his wife Betsy Arakawa, and one of their three dogs have left police and family members searching for answers.
Hackman Hackman was found fully clothed in a wet room off the kitchen, while Betsy was in a bathroom.
