Netizens are actively discussing recent findings from the gas company investigating potential gas leaks and carbon monoxide at Gene Hackman’s home. On March 5, 2025, the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office and the Santa Fe Fire Department provided an update on their investigation into the tragic deaths of Hackman, his wife Betsy Arakawa, and their dog,

The New Mexico Gas Company completed an inspection at the Hackman-Arakawa residence on March 3, 2025, after checking for gas leaks and carbon monoxide in late February. While the inspection revealed a minor gas leak (0.33% gas) at a stove burner, experts deemed it non-lethal. Other violations related to a water heater and gas log lighters were also noted. Authorities clarified these issues were not linked to the deaths. The findings were forwarded to the Office of the Medical Investigator for further analysis.