The investigation into the deaths of Hollywood legend Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, has taken an unexpected turn, with law enforcement admitting to a mistake made at the crime scene.

As more details emerge, authorities continue to work through the mystery surrounding their passing, leaving family, friends, and fans searching for answers.

The tragic discovery of Hackman and Arakawa’s bodies last Wednesday, February 27, at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, initially led police to believe there were no signs of foul play. However, new developments in the case have prompted a full investigation. Reports suggest that the couple had been deceased for a significant period before their bodies were found, with some sources indicating that their remains were in a state of partial mummification. Additionally, one of the couple’s beloved dogs was discovered dead inside the residence.

Hackman, a two-time Academy Award-winning actor known for his roles in The French Connection, Unforgiven, and Superman, was 95 at the time of his passing. His wife, Betsy Arakawa, a former concert pianist and his partner of more than three decades, was found in a different part of the home. Hackman’s body was located in a mudroom, while Arakawa was discovered in the bathroom next to a bottle of prescription pills—a detail that Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza has called a “significant” piece of evidence.