Gene Hackman’s daughter breaks down in tears on phone call as she’s told key detail

One of Gene Hackman’s daughters was left speechless and struggling to talk during a heartbreaking speakerphone exchange with police.

One of Hackman’s daughters was contacted by Sheriff Adan Mendoza, who also spoke to the dog boarding home’s Santa Fe owner. On the property of Hackman and his wife, they called her to inquire what she should do with the two dogs. However, she was unable to speak because she was upset.

The boarding facility Santa Fe Tails, operated by Joey Padilla, declared: “It was overwhelming for everyone. There was a lot of intake. I finally said, “Listen, I’m just here to help.” Then he escorted them to his boarding house.

The two surviving dogs have been “limbo” after their owners’ deaths, so it’s appropriate to do this. Before the couple’s wills are read, German Shepherd Bear and Akita-shepherd mix Nikita can’t be rehomed.

They will remain there indefinitely until it is revealed what arrangements Hackman, if any, made for the dogs after his passing. If any of Hackman’s family members will adopt the dogs, or if they will be relocated to a new home, it is still to be seen.

The dogs’ condition has been revealed in fresh heartbreaking details. The remains of a third “mummified” dog were discovered in a closet next to Betsy’s body, despite previous claims that the pair of dogs were “healthy.”

Zinna, an Australian Kelpie mixed-breed 12-year-old, was the dog’s that died, according to reports. The dogs were discovered by police, who called animal control after they called in the dogs, who most likely had been unattended for at least ten days.

According to USA Today, Nikita was “skittish because of all the commotion,” while Bear, who was easily found close to Betsy’s body, was easily captured. The dog refused to cooperate when they tried to coax Nikita into Betsy’s car by opening and closing the door and also using treats. In the end, they had to put a door trap in the backyard to accommodate her overnight.

Since police are awaiting the results of the couple’s toxicology results, the investigation into their death has stalled. Last Wednesday, Hackman and classical pianist Betsy, 65, were discovered dead in their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home. About nine days prior to the actor’s death, according to authorities, his body was likely to have been found. Cops previously confirmed that February 17 was the last event recorded on Hackman’s pacemaker.

Police have so far been unable to determine whether Hackman or his wife died first. Both were discovered to be “mummified.” The actor’s children Christopher, 65, Elizabeth Jean, 63, and Leslie, 58, who he had with his ex-wife Faye Maltese, are among the people they are talking to, according to Cops, who have compile a list of their last encounters.

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