Randy Quaid has publicly expressed his belief that Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were “murdered.”
The entertainment world was taken aback last week when it was reported that the couple had been found deceased in their Santa Fe, New Mexico home. While initial reports indicated that foul play was not suspected, further details obtained through a search warrant have led authorities to consider the case suspicious enough to warrant an investigation.
In the days following the news, various conspiracy theories have emerged online, likely fueled by the unusual circumstances surrounding their deaths. According to the Associated Press, Hackman’s body was located in a mudroom, while his wife was found in a bathroom near a space heater.
A recent update from a search warrant issued by the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office revealed that an open prescription bottle and scattered pills were found on the bathroom countertop.
Elizabeth Jean Hackman, one of Hackman’s daughters, shared in an interview with TMZ that the family is uncertain about the exact cause of death but suspects that carbon monoxide poisoning might be involved.
“The house is relatively modern, built in 2000,” Elizabeth noted, “but we’re not sure if there were any gas leak issues or if there had been any recent service calls to the property.”
As part of the ongoing investigation, the Santa Fe City Fire Department has reportedly ruled out carbon monoxide leaks or poisoning, as no signs were found at the residence.
The New Mexico Gas Company has stated that their tests on the gas line and the surrounding area showed no indications of any issues.
Randy Quaid was one of the celebrities who expressed his thoughts on the tragic event, sharing his unconventional theory that Hackman and Akawara were victims of murder.
The 74-year-old took to X to say: “Gene Hackman and his wife were murdered by some lowlifes who staged the scene. Let’s stop discussing his movies; this is how they manage to get away with killing famous individuals!”
Gene Hackman and his wife are murder victims, some scum bags did it and staged it. Stop talking about the films he is in, this is how they get away with murdering famous people! Fake News starts generating film clips. How is it possible I know at least 6 people who have died like…
— Randy Quaid (@RandyRRQuaid) March 1, 2025
Fake news is now creating film clips. How is it that I can name at least six people who have passed away in a manner similar to Carradine, Hackman, and Ledger?
Quaid, known for his provocative remarks, further stated:
“I ought to become a special FBI agent for these Hollywood murder investigations!
“I already have some solid leads on who was responsible for Gene Hackman’s death,” he mentioned, though he kept his theories to himself.
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