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Sheriff Says Gene Hackman & Wife Betsy Were Dead for At Least a Day


The Santa Fe County Sheriff says he's not ruling anything out in the deaths of iconic actor Gene Hackman, his wife, Betsy Arakawa, and their dog -- and his deputies even got a search warrant in case the investigation turns criminal, TMZ has learned.

Published February 27, 2025 6:21 AM PST

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