{"id":2424399,"date":"2025-04-16T18:11:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-16T22:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/haunting-final-internet-search-of-gene-hackmans-wife-released-report\/"},"modified":"2025-04-16T18:13:43","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T22:13:43","slug":"haunting-final-internet-search-of-gene-hackmans-wife-released-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/haunting-final-internet-search-of-gene-hackmans-wife-released-report\/","title":{"rendered":"Haunting Final Internet Search of Gene Hackman\u2019s Wife Released: Report"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fhaunting-final-internet-search-of-gene-hackmans-wife-released-report%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2424399&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Authorities recently disclosed an investigation report regarding the final days of Betsy Arakawa, wife of actor Gene Hackman, who were both found dead in their Santa Fe home in February.The report detailed Arakawa&#8217;s online searches from February 8 to February 12, revealing she was looking for information related to health issues, specifically dizziness and nosebleeds. on February 11, she canceled a massage appointment due to flu-like symptoms experienced by Hackman, who tested negative for COVID-19. <\/p>\n<p>The couple was reported to have a severe rodent problem in their home, which was believed to have contributed to Arakawa&#8217;s death from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mouse-tests-positive-for-deadly-hantavirus-in-southern-california\/\" title=\"Mouse Tests Positive for Deadly Hantavirus in Southern California\">hantavirus pulmonary syndrome<\/a>, a rare illness associated with rodent exposure. the investigation concluded that there was no foul play involved and noted that one of their dogs was found dead, likely from dehydration.<\/p>\n<p>Arakawa&#8217;s last internet search was for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/exclusive-bill-white-calls-on-georgia-lawmakers-to-prioritize-buckhead-city-ballot-proposal-we-just-want-the-right-to-vote\/\" title=\"Exclusive \u2014\u00a0Bill White Calls on Georgia Lawmakers to Prioritize Buckhead City Ballot Proposal: \u2018We Just Want the Right to Vote\u2019\">concierge medical service<\/a>, following which she made a brief call. The investigation is ongoing, including details about the necropsy of their deceased dog. The tragic circumstances highlight the couple&#8217;s shift from a private life away from Hollywood to facing unseen threats in their final days.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_0)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Authorities have released a detailed investigation report revealing the final internet searches of Betsy Arakawa, wife of acclaimed actor Gene Hackman, before her death.<\/p>\n<p>As The Associated Press reported, the couple was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ap-legendary-actor-gene-hackman-wife-found-dead-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">found dead<\/a> in their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home on Feb. 26.<\/p>\n<p>The Santa Fe County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office made the report public on Tuesday, shedding light on Arakawa&rsquo;s online activity, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/gene-hackman-arakawa-investigation-records-0b5c41d51d882352499f21d0c2eb6cad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AP<\/a>. It shows her searching for answers as she experienced troubling health symptoms.<\/p>\n<p>From Feb. 8 to the morning of Feb. 12, Arakawa researched symptoms like dizziness and nosebleeds, commonly associated with COVID-19 or the flu. Her searches suggest she was possibly trying to understand her worsening physical condition.<\/p>\n<p>An  to her masseuse on Feb. 11 revealed that Hackman had woken up with flu-like symptoms, though a COVID test was negative. Arakawa canceled her appointment, &ldquo;out of an abundance of caution,&rdquo; according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/2025\/04\/15\/gene-hackman-wife-betsy-arakawa-researched-covid-symptoms-days-before-death\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TMZ<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadScript(src) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst script=document.createElement(\"script\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.src=src; \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.async=true; \t\t\t\t\t\tdocument.body.appendChild(script); \t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\tfunction findPreviousParagraph(selector, x) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst targetElement=document.querySelector(selector); \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!targetElement) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Target element not found.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Get all <\/p>\n<p> elements in order as they appear in the document \t\t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphs=Array.from(document.querySelectorAll(\"p\"));  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the index of the last <\/p>\n<p> before the target element \t\t\t\t\t\tlet targetIndex=paragraphs.findIndex(p=> p.compareDocumentPosition(targetElement) & Node.DOCUMENT_POSITION_PRECEDING);  \t\t\t\t\t\tif (targetIndex===-1 || targetIndex <x) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Not enough paragraphs before the target element.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\treturn paragraphs[targetIndex - x]; \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Set up IntersectionObserver \t\t\t\t\tfunction observeElement(element) { \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!element) return;  \t\t\t\t\t\tconst observer=new IntersectionObserver( \t\t\t\t\t\t\t(entries)=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tentries.forEach(entry=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tif (entry.isIntersecting) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.log(\"Paragraph is now visible:\", entry.target.textContent.trim()); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloadScript(\"https:\/\/embed.sendtonews.com\/player3\/embedcode.js?fk=s28Az7AY\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.disconnect(); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t}, \t\t\t\t\t\t\t{ threshold: 0.5 } \/\/ Adjust threshold as needed \t\t\t\t\t\t);  \t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.observe(element); \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the 1st paragraph before #stnvideo and observe it \t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphToObserve=findPreviousParagraph(\"#stnvideo\", 2); \t\t\t\t\tobserveElement(paragraphToObserve); \t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>That same day, Arakawa purchased several Boost Oxygen canisters, possibly indicating breathing difficulties.<\/p>\n<p>(The investigation, including autopsies, found Arakawa and Hackman <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ap-timeline-actor-gene-hackman-betsy-arakawa-died-new-mexico-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">died a week apart<\/a>. Arakawa, 65, died around Feb. 12 of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a rare rodent-borne illness. Hackman, 95, died around Feb. 18 of heart disease, with Alzheimer&rsquo;s disease as a contributing factor.)<\/p>\n<p>Her final search, on the morning of Feb. 12, was for a concierge medical service in Santa Fe.<\/p>\n<p>She made a brief call to the service, lasting less than two minutes, and missed a follow-up call later that day, according to the AP.<\/p>\n<p>The couple&rsquo;s Santa Fe property had a severe rodent problem.<\/p>\n<p>An <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">environmental assessment found signs<\/a> of rodents across multiple outbuildings, likely contributing to Arakawa&rsquo;s infection.<\/p>\n<p>Rodent droppings, nests, and a dead rodent were found in three garages, two guest houses, and three sheds on the estate. Two vehicles on the property also showed rodent activity, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/04\/15\/us-news\/gene-hackmans-wife-betsy-arakawa-researched-covid-symptoms-shortly-before-succumbing-to-hantavirus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New York Post<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Hantavirus spreads through contact with rodent droppings, urine, or saliva. According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/hantavirus\/data-research\/cases\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Centers for Disease Control<\/a>, about 35 percent of hantavirus cases end in death.<\/p>\n<p>The investigation found no evidence of forced entry or foul play. Redacted police body camera footage showed officers navigating the home during the initial response, the AP reported.<\/p>\n<p>One of the couple&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/gene-hackmans-dog-made-one-last-heroic-act-medics-arrived-proved-dogs-really-mans-best-friend\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">three dogs<\/a> was found dead, likely due to dehydration or starvation.<\/p>\n<p>This tragic report unveils the final days of a couple who lived privately, far from Hollywood&rsquo;s spotlight.<\/p>\n<p>They were <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/photos-last-time-gene-hackman-wife-seen-public\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">last seen in public<\/a> in March of 2024.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Reclusive Gene Hackman, 94, and wife Betsy Arakawa, 62, spotted in first public outing together in decades <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/BQeQX2eo2c\">https:\/\/t.co\/BQeQX2eo2c<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/c3lhKD5glB\">pic.twitter.com\/c3lhKD5glB<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; New York Post (@nypost) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/nypost\/status\/1773796442823352822?\">March 29, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Their deaths, marked by isolation and an unseen danger, leave a somber legacy.<\/p>\n<p>The investigation remains ongoing, with authorities still finalizing details, including the necropsy of the deceased dog.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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According to The Associated Press, the couple was discovered deceased in their Santa Fe, New Mexico residence on February 26. The Santa Fe County Sheriff\u2019s Office released this report on Tuesday, which highlights Arakawa&#8217;s online activity as she sought information regarding concerning health symptoms. Between February 8 and the morning of February 12, she searched for symptoms such as dizziness and nosebleeds\u2014often linked to COVID-19 or influenza\u2014indicating her concern over her deteriorating health. A message sent to her masseuse on February 11 mentioned that Hackman had awakened with flu-like symptoms; however, a COVID test returned negative results. Out of &#8220;an abundance of caution,&#8221; Arakawa canceled her appointment according to TMZ.<\/p>\n<p>On that same day, she purchased several Boost Oxygen canisters, possibly indicating breathing issues. The investigation revealed that both Arakawa and Hackman passed away a week apart; Arakawa died at age 65 from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome\u2014a rare illness transmitted by rodents\u2014around February 12, while Hackman died at age 95 from heart disease with Alzheimer\u2019s contributing around February 18.<\/p>\n<p>Her last search on the morning of February 12 was for a concierge medical service in Santa Fe. She made a brief call lasting under two minutes but missed a follow-up call later that day as reported by AP.<\/p>\n<p>The couple&#8217;s property in Santa Fe had significant rodent infestations; an environmental assessment uncovered signs across various outbuildings which likely contributed to Arakawa&#8217;s infection. Evidence included rodent droppings and nests found in multiple garages and sheds on their estate.<\/p>\n<p>Hantavirus is transmitted through contact with rodent droppings or saliva; according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), approximately 35% of hantavirus cases result in death. The investigation found no signs of forced entry or foul play; police body camera footage showed officers exploring the home during their initial response.<\/p>\n<p>Tragically, one of their three dogs was also found dead due to suspected dehydration or starvation. This heartbreaking account reveals the final days of a couple who lived away from public attention until they were last seen together publicly in March 2024.<\/p>\n<p>Their deaths highlight themes of isolation and hidden dangers while leaving behind a somber legacy as authorities continue their investigation into all aspects surrounding these events<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2424400,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/gene-hackman-and-wife-for-april-16-2025.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[36238,51213,53593,53592],"class_list":["post-2424399","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-celebrity-news","tag-gene-hackman","tag-haunting-report","tag-internet-search"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/gene-hackman-and-wife-for-april-16-2025.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2424399","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2424399"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2424399\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2424403,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2424399\/revisions\/2424403"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2424400"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2424399"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2424399"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2424399"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}