Experience the 'Gene Hackman's Last Days: ABC News Exclusive' documentary
The much-anticipated ABC News special, titled 'Last Days of Gene Hackman: ABC News Special,' aired on Tuesday, March 18, from 10:01-11:00 p.m. EST on ABC. The special, produced by ABC News Studios, was streaming on Hulu the day after its initial airing.
The special delved into the shocking deaths of the acclaimed actor and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, who were mysteriously found dead in their New Mexico home. Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza disclosed in the special that the investigation into their deaths is ongoing, with the cause of death currently unclear. Early examinations suggest the deaths occurred several days or weeks before discovery, and there is consideration of carbon monoxide poisoning as a possible cause.
David Sloan and Muriel Pearson served as senior executive producers for the special. The programme featured interviews with Sheriff Mendoza, ABC News correspondent Trevor Ault, ABC News entertainment correspondent Chris Connelly, and local friends of Gene and Betsy.
New information from cell phone forensics revealed calls made by Betsy to a concierge medical group just before her death. The special took viewers through the timeline of events as the details of the investigation unfolded.
ABC News Studios is an award-winning, premium news and documentary original production house, having won four 2024 News and Documentary Emmy Awards. Other popular docuseries and documentaries produced by ABC News Studios include 'Scamanda,' 'The Fox Hollow Murders: Playground of a Serial Killer,' 'Betrayal: A Father's Secret,' 'Sins of the Parents: The Crumbley Trials,' 'Wild Crime,' 'Mormon No More,' 'The Randall Scandal: Love, Loathing, and Vanderpump' and 'Jelly Roll: Save Me.'
The special provided a detailed look at the last days of Gene Hackman and his wife, offering a poignant tribute to their lives and legacy. The news of their deaths sparked an outpouring of grief and condolences from friends and fans of the acclaimed actor.
ABC News Studios champions untold and authentic stories driving the cultural zeitgeist, making 'Last Days of Gene Hackman: ABC News Special' a must-watch for fans of true crime and celebrity biographies alike.
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