A new ABC News Studios special, Last Days of Gene Hackman: ABC News Special, investigates the mysterious deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa. The one-hour program airs on ABC on Tuesday, March 18, at 10:01 p.m. EST, and will be available on Hulu the next day.
Here’s the Lowdown: The special meticulously examines the events leading up to the discovery of Hackman and Arakawa’s bodies in their New Mexico home. It details the investigation that followed, including new information from cell phone records showing calls Betsy made to a medical concierge service shortly before her death.
What This Means Now: The program aims to provide answers and context to a shocking and tragic event that deeply affected fans and friends of the renowned actor. The investigation is still recent, and the special presents the latest available information.
The Bigger Picture: The special features interviews with key figures involved in the case, including Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza, who provides a timeline of the investigation. ABC News correspondents Trevor Ault and Chris Connelly also contribute, along with local friends of the couple. The program is produced by ABC News Studios, with Muriel Pearson as executive producer and David Sloan as senior executive producer.
