Judge approves the release of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa death records, with one major exception
A New Mexico judge approved the release of most investigative records in the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, in March 2025, but blocked public release of images and video showing their bodies.
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Judge approves the release of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa death records, with one major exception
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