Concerns of stalking haunt Hackman family tragedy
New footage from the police camera reveals that Betsy Arakawa Hackman, before her tragic death, feared she was being followed by an unknown man.
Recently released police camera footage shows that Betsy Arakawa Hackman, the wife of the late actor Gene Hackman, expressed concerns about being followed. According to Fox News Digital, her hairdresser, Christopher, informed police about two incidents where an unknown man allegedly followed the couple.
Betsy Arakawa Hackman's fears before death
On February 27, news broke that the 95-year-old actor Gene Hackman had passed away. The body of his wife, Betsy Arakawa, was also found in their home, shocking many. The investigation revealed that the actor died a few days after his wife, who was 30 years his junior. It was determined that the cause of Hackman's death was a heart condition, while his wife was found to have hantavirus. Betsy, 65, was discovered on the bathroom floor of their secluded home in Santa Fe, surrounded by pills. Her husband was found in a utility room about 6 metres away. The couple's bodies were discovered after a worker responsible for maintaining the house grew concerned that there had been no contact with the couple for an extended period.
In recent weeks, more reports have surfaced about what occurred in the cinema legend's home. New information about the circumstances of the deaths has also emerged.
According to Fox News, Betsy Arakawa's hairdresser spoke with the police. Christopher reported that Betsy was concerned that someone might be following her and her husband. The couple had lived away from Hollywood and public life for a long time, enjoying their time together without any publicity. Betsy became worried when she noticed a man following their car all the way to White Rock. The man allegedly also tried to contact Gene Hackman, requesting autographs on photos. Betsy was surprised that their security did not notice this incident.
It's worth noting that the video released by Fox News, which features the conversation with the deceased's hairdresser, is another piece of material circulating on the web about this case.
Following the couple's death, their lawyer filed a motion to block the publication of materials related to the Hackmans' death. According to the "Santa Fe New Mexican," it was argued that the couple's right to privacy outweighed the public interest. While a temporary court order prevents the disclosure of photos and recordings from the scene of their deaths, it does not apply to materials like the conversation with Betsy's acquaintance.
The funeral for the movie legend and his wife has not yet been planned. It's said that the actor intended for Betsy to handle everything after his death, as she knew his burial wishes. Now, his daughters or possibly a nephew are managing the funeral arrangements. The date of the funeral has not been revealed.
