Authorities in New Mexico updated the timeline of Betsy Arakawa's death, indicating she died on February 12 rather than February 11 as previously thought. Evidence from her cellphone revealed that she made three significant calls on the morning of February 12, including to a medical service. Dr. Josiah Child from Cloudberry Health reported she mentioned feeling congested. Ultimately, she died from hantavirus complications, while her husband, Gene Hackman, died a week later. The case highlights the dangers of hantavirus and its transmission through rodent droppings, as well as the health struggles faced by both individuals.
Investigators learned that Betsy Arakawa made three phone calls on Feb. 12, including a call to a concierge service, raising questions about her health timeline.
The state medical examiner concluded that Betsy Arakawa, 65, died from hantavirus, a disease contracted through rodent droppings, showing initial flulike symptoms.
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