Following the discovery of actor Gene Hackman, his wife Betsy Arakawa, and their dog dead at home, police stated they do not believe there was any foul play.
Suicide theories surfaced after their deaths, with some social media users speculating that his wife may have murdered the actor and their dog before taking her own life.
Police sources have denied the suicide rumors, with some persons with knowledge of the situation speculating that carbon monoxide poisoning may have been the cause of the fatalities.
According to a sheriff’s statement, deputies discovered the actor, 95, and Arakawa, 64, dead on Wednesday at approximately 1:45 p.m.
“At this moment, foul play is not thought to have played a role in those fatalities.
