Netizens are actively discussing the latest findings from the gas company involved in investigating possible gas leaks and carbon monoxide levels at Gene Hackman’s home.

The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office and the City of Santa Fe Fire Department have released updated details regarding their ongoing investigation into the tragic deaths of actor Gene Hackman, his wife Betsy Arakawa, and their family dog. The recent update, posted on March 5, 2025, has prompted numerous reactions online.

According to the latest findings, the New Mexico Gas Company completed its inspection at the Hackman-Arakawa residence, located at 1425 Old Sunset Trail, and formally shared its conclusions with investigators on March 3, 2025. The inspection, conducted in late February, included a comprehensive check for gas leaks and carbon monoxide levels throughout the home.

Inspectors did not detect any life-threatening hazards but did issue five red tags for compliance violations. Among these, one identified a minor gas leak at a stove burner, measuring 0.33 percent gas in the air. Industry experts have deemed this level non-lethal. The remaining compliance issues were related to the property’s water heater and gas log lighters in the fireplaces.

Despite these findings, authorities clarified that none of the identified issues are believed to have directly contributed to the deaths of Hackman, Arakawa, or their dog. However, the results have been forwarded to the Office of the Medical Investigator for further review as part of the broader cause-of-death analysis.

Following the official update, online forums were flooded with discussions and reactions. Many expressed skepticism, arguing that even minor traces of gas should not be dismissed when investigating such an unexpected tragedy. One commenter stated, “A tiny leak is enough to kill,” while another wrote, “A minuscule leak is still a leak discharging poisonous deadly gas. And continuously will fill the entire house.”