Cellphone Records Suggest Betsy Arakawa Alive After Initial Death Estimate
Cellphone records indicate that Betsy Arakawa, the wife of actor Gene Hackman, was alive a day after her initially estimated time of death, according to a New Mexico sheriff’s official on Monday.
Timeline of Events
Phone Activity
- Arakawa made three calls to Cloudberry, a private medical clinic, on the morning of February 12.
- She may have missed a callback in the afternoon of the same day, according to Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Denise Womack Avila.
Initial Death Estimates
- The New Mexico Office of the Medical Investigator initially estimated Arakawa’s death on February 11.
- Hackman is believed to have died on February 18.
Discovery of Bodies
- The bodies of Arakawa and Hackman were discovered at their Santa Fe, New Mexico, residence by maintenance workers on February 26.
- A deceased pet dog was also found at the scene.
Official Statements and Responses
Avila stated that the sheriff’s office did not previously determine an estimated time of death for Arakawa but acknowledged her last known activity was February 11. The investigation into the couple’s deaths is ongoing, with forthcoming cellphone records to be considered.
Cloudberry and its leadership did not immediately respond to inquiries on Monday. The state Office of the Medical Investigator declined to comment.
Causes of Death
Arakawa’s cause of death was identified as hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, contracted through contact with rodents or their waste. Hackman’s cause of death was determined as hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, with Alzheimer’s disease being a contributing factor.
Daily Mail Report
- The Daily Mail published a story on Saturday where Cloudberry’s leader, Dr. Josiah Child, stated Arakawa called the clinic on February 12.
- Arakawa had scheduled an appointment regarding respiratory issues for that day but canceled it due to not feeling well.
- She initially contacted Cloudberry to arrange a heart scan for Hackman.
Cloudberry promotes “personalized concierge medicine,” and Child specializes in one-on-one patient care, managing the aging process.
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Legal Developments
A New Mexico district judge temporarily blocked state and local investigators from releasing images of the bodies, the home’s interior, or any deceased animals. The ruling, by Judge Matthew J. Wilson, came in response to a request from a personal representative of the couple’s estates. Another hearing is scheduled for March 31.