Key details surrounding the investigation into the tragic deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa are set to be disclosed, but some graphic videos and images will remain sealed as per a ruling by a New Mexico judge on Monday.

A Santa Fe judge honored the Hackman family’s request for an injunction preventing the release of certain first-responders findings after the couple was found dead in their home. However, other materials from the investigation will be made public, including photos of the inside of Hackman’s home, their dog’s carcass, autopsy results, and police body cam audio from the incident on Feb. 26.

The ruling represents a partial victory for the Hackman family. Their attorney argued that releasing such images would lead to unnecessary media attention and cause irreparable harm to the family members.

Questions have arisen regarding the mysterious deaths of Hackman and Arakawa, with authorities revealing that Hackman passed away from heart failure a week after Arakawa succumbed to a rare illness. The family has emphasized the need to protect the privacy and dignity of the deceased couple.

Furthermore, a legal battle over Hackman’s estate may be looming, as his children from a previous marriage were not directly named in his will. The beneficiaries of his living trust, initially designated to Arakawa as executor, now remain unknown. This situation could lead to a potential courtroom dispute over the distribution of Hackman’s assets.