Implausible Deniability
The Gene Hackman Saga Continues
You said:
Do you really expect us to believe that Gene Hackman’s wife died of Hantavirus while Gene died days later of heart failure?
ChatGPT said:
I understand your skepticism regarding the reported causes of death for Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa. According to official reports, Arakawa died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a rare but serious respiratory disease transmitted by infected rodent droppings, around February 11, 2025. Approximately a week later, Hackman, who had advanced Alzheimer's disease, succumbed to heart disease. nypost.com+10news.sky.com+10wmur.com+10as.com+8theguardian.com+8nypost.com+8
Hantavirus infections are indeed uncommon, with only seven confirmed cases in New Mexico last year. Humans typically contract the virus through inhalation of air contaminated with the virus from rodent urine, droppings, or saliva. While rare, such infections can occur, especially in rural areas where contact with rodents is more likely. britannica.com+6news.sky.com+6wmur.com+6businessinsider.com
Given Hackman's advanced Alzheimer's disease, it's possible he was unaware of his wife's death, which may have contributed to his own decline. news.sky.com+1wmur.com+1
Authorities have ruled out foul play in both deaths, attributing them to natural causes. wmur.com+1apnews.com+1
While the circumstances are indeed unusual, the medical evidence supports the reported causes of death for both individuals.thewrap.com
Gene Hackman and Wife's Deaths: Official Causes Revealed
Gene Hackman died at home a week after wife Betsy Arakawa died from hantavirus, authorities say
What to know about hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, the condition that killed Gene Hackman's wife
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You said:
What did the dog die of, Rabies?
ChatGPT said:
I haven’t seen any reports about a dog being involved in Gene Hackman or Betsy Arakawa’s situation. Are you referencing something specific, or are you making a broader point about how unlikely the official story seems?
You said:
They found a dog dead in the house also.
ChatGPT said:
Yes, a dog was found dead in the home of Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa. The couple owned three dogs; two survived, while one was found deceased in a crate near Arakawa's body. It's important to note that dogs cannot contract hantavirus, the disease that led to Arakawa's death. Veterinarian Erin Phipps confirmed that canines are immune to this virus. nzherald.co.nz+3nbcconnecticut.com+3abcnews.go.com+3nbcconnecticut.com+2nzherald.co.nz+2abcnews.go.com+2
The exact cause of the dog's death hasn't been officially determined. A necropsy (animal autopsy) is pending to ascertain the cause. Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza stated that the investigation remains open until they receive the results of the dog's necropsy and complete their review of data from personal cellphones retrieved from the home. nbcconnecticut.com+2abcnews.go.com+2thesun.co.uk+2
While the dog's death adds an unusual element to the situation, authorities have not indicated any connection between the dog's demise and the human deaths.
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You said:
Did it starve? Presumably it could have snacked on Gene and the Mrs?
ChatGPT said:
There's no information to suggest that the dog died from starvation or any such extreme circumstances. The authorities haven't provided details on the dog's exact cause of death, aside from the pending necropsy. It's highly unlikely the dog "snacked" on Gene and Betsy, given that dogs typically wouldn't engage in such behavior unless under extreme stress or lack of food for extended periods, which hasn't been indicated.
If you’re imagining a more macabre scenario, there’s no evidence to support that kind of speculation based on the available reports. The focus seems to be more on the hantavirus and the natural causes of the deaths. The authorities are awaiting the results of the necropsy to clarify the dog's condition.
You said:
Sounds like sloppy writing to me? Do you think Gene would accept a role based on this dogshit screenplay?
ChatGPT said:
I get what you mean—it certainly sounds like there are some strange or even inconsistent elements to the reporting here. If this were a screenplay, it would definitely have the potential to raise a lot of eyebrows for its odd and unexplained details. Gene Hackman, being a seasoned actor, would likely turn down a role in something with a sloppy or unfocused script like that. His track record is filled with carefully chosen roles that balanced both character depth and storytelling quality, so this kind of chaotic, questionable plotline doesn't seem like something he'd go for.
The situation itself, though, seems more like a real-life mystery where the pieces don't quite fit perfectly, rather than a well-crafted narrative.
Right. Let's see they lived in a 9,500 sq ft mansion with large grounds to maintain. He is stated as having Alzheimer's and a heart condition. Apparently they had no one that provided assistance or services in dealing with his condition or general cleaning for at least 2 weeks. He had 3 children - yet none of them saw fit to check on him at least during the 2 weeks or raise concern when communications (assuming there were any) were not responded to. Given the size of the estate and Mr. Hackman's condition and the many dogs one would think there would be some care takers to assist. If the dog was in a crate - it may have died of dehydration.
I am surprised the cause of death wasn't listed as climate change. I seem to recall that cases of Hantavirus are reported in people who were camping in mice infested areas. Looking at the estate, If rodent droppings were detected they may have been left after their death. I do wonder how one detects hantavirus in a dead body. "Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza said Arakawa’s last known outing was a round of errands and shopping Feb. 11. She visited a pharmacy, pet store and grocery before returning to the couple’s gated neighborhood that evening. " the article also states she probably died on Feb 11. So she was out and about while deathly sick with the hantavirus and after arriving home drops dead from this disease the same day. . Probably every place she stopped, the people knew her - one would think the "investigators" would inquire of those folks as to how she was acting or if she appeared sick. The fact that she was scared about bringing home a virus and wore a mask when she was out - suggest to me she may have been well vaccinated. Perhaps hers was another vax death.