An examination of the dog found dead along with actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Hackman in their Santa Fe home shows dehydration and starvation were likely what led to the animal’s demise.
A report obtained by The Associated Press from the state Department of Agriculture’s veterinary lab details partial mummification and noted that while the severe decomposition could have obscured changes in the organs, there was no evidence of infectious disease, trauma or poisoning that could have resulted in death.
The report noted that the dog’s stomach was mostly empty except for small amounts of hair and bile.
Among their trio of dogs, Zinna, a kelpie mix, was one of them. Regrettably, this canine was discovered deceased in a crate kept inside a bathroom closet, close to where Betsy Hackman’s body lay. However, the remaining two dogs managed to survive.
It was confirmed last week that Gene Hackman passed away due to heart disease complicated by Alzheimer’s disease. This happened approximately a week after hantavirus pulmonary syndrome claimed the life of his wife. In the advanced stages of Alzheimer’s, it seems that Hackman was unaware of his wife’s passing.
Gene Hackman and his wife were discovered, respectively, near the front entrance and in a bathroom of their home. Regrettably, both their bodies had begun to decompose and show signs of mummification due to their body type and the exceptionally dry climate at Santa Fe’s high altitude of around 7,200 feet (2,200 meters).
While both deaths were ruled to be from natural causes, the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office is finishing up the investigation by tying up the timeline with any information gleaned from the cellphones collected at the home and last contacts that were made. “The case is considered active until we have that information to tie up the timeline,” said Denise Womack Avila, a spokesperson for the sheriff. Zinna went from being a returned shelter dog to an incredible companion that was always at Betsy Hackman’s side, said Joey Padilla, owner of the Santa Fe Tails pet care facility that was involved in the surviving dogs’ care.
Betsy Hackman, born in Hawaii, studied as a concert pianist, attended the University of Southern California and met Hackman in the mid-1980s while working at a California gym.
Hollywood legend Hackman accumulated two Oscars throughout his illustrious film career, with notable roles in “The French Connection,” “Hoosiers,” and “Superman” from the 1960s until his retirement in the early 2000s.
The pair led a private life after moving to Santa Fe decades ago. A representative for the couple’s estate has cited that privacy in seeking to block the public release of autopsy and investigative reports related to their deaths, especially photographs and video. It will be up to a state district judge to consider that request.
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2025-03-16 18:27