Randy Quaid says Gene Hackman was “murdered,” but there’s no evidence

The entertainment world was left in shock last week when Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead in their Santa Fe, New Mexico home. While initial reports suggested no foul play, new details have led authorities to investigate the case further.

As speculation grows, actor Randy Quaid has made a bold claim, insisting that Hackman and Arakawa were murdered. The 74-year-old took to social media to share his belief that their deaths were staged, adding to the swirl of conspiracy theories already circulating online.

New details emerge in investigation

Hackman, 94, and Arakawa, 62, were found in separate rooms of their home, with Hackman’s body discovered in a mudroom and his wife in a bathroom next to a space heater. A search warrant issued by the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office revealed that investigators found an open prescription bottle and pills scattered on the bathroom counter.

One of Hackman’s daughters, Elizabeth Jean Hackman, spoke to TMZ, suggesting that carbon monoxide poisoning could have been a possible cause. However, tests conducted by the Santa Fe City Fire Department and the New Mexico Gas Company found no traces of gas leaks or carbon monoxide in the home.

With no official cause of death yet determined, the case remains under investigation.

Randy Quaid’s bold murder claim

Gene Hackman and his wife are murder victims, some scum bags did it and staged it. Stop talking about the films he is in, this is how they get away with murdering famous people! Fake News starts generating film clips. How is it possible I know at least 6 people who have died like…

— Randy Quaid (@RandyRRQuaid) March 1, 2025

Randy Quaid, known for his roles in films like Independence Day and National Lampoon’s Vacation, took to X (formerly Twitter) to voice his controversial opinion.

“Gene Hackman and his wife are murder victims, some scum bags did it and staged it. Stop talking about the films he is in, this is how they get away with murdering famous people!” Quaid wrote.

He further claimed:

“I should become a special FBI agent to these investigations of Hollywood murders! I already have some good leads on who killed Gene Hackman.”

Quaid did not provide any evidence to support his allegations, but his comments have reignited online discussions about celebrity deaths and conspiracy theories.

Public reaction and ongoing speculation

Since Hackman’s passing, social media has been flooded with theories about what may have happened. Some fans remain skeptical of Quaid’s claims, while others are waiting for the autopsy results and further investigative findings.

Authorities have yet to respond to Quaid’s statements, and no official cause of death has been confirmed. Until more details emerge, speculation around the deaths of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa is likely to continue.

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