Following the discovery of actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa's bodies, authorities mistakenly identified a deceased dog. Their surviving dogs, Bear and Nikita, remain safe, while their kelpie mix, Zinna, was found dead. A pet care specialist emphasized Zinna's strong bond with Arakawa. Investigators also noted the deceased dog's breed was misidentified as a German shepherd. There were no signs of gas leaks or complaints of carbon monoxide poisoning surrounding the couple's deaths, which occurred around two weeks before their discovery.
The dog that died 'was always attached to Betsy at the hip and it was a beautiful relationship,' Padilla said. 'Zinna went from being a returned shelter dog to this incredible companion under Betsy's hand.'
Authorities initially noted the discovery of a 'deceased brown in color German-Shepherd canine.' Spokesperson Denise Avila acknowledged that sheriff's deputies initially misidentified the breed of the deceased dog.
Arakawa's body was found with an open prescription bottle and pills scattered on the bathroom countertop, while Hackman's remains were found in the home's entryway.
The two bodies both have tested negative for carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas that is a byproduct of fuel burned in some home appliances and can be fatal.
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