One discrepancy in the death of actor Gene Hackman, wife Betsy Arakawa and one of their three beloved dogs has been resolved after authorities mistakenly identified the deceased dog as a German shepherd.

The investigation into the death of legendary actor Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, 64, who were discovered in separate rooms of their Santa Fe estate, remains ongoing with more questions than answers.

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Legendary actor Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, 64, who were discovered in separate rooms of their Santa Fe estate, sparking an investigation into their deaths and the death of one of their three dogs who was found in a closed crate late last month.

The investigation into the deaths of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa is ongoing, while details on the death of their dog come to light.

Gene Hackman's nephew, Tim Hackman, addressed speculation surrounding his uncle's death, and said the family was waiting for more conclusive evidence.

A third dog that was found dead last week with the couple was an Australian Kelpie mix named Zinna, the boarder said.

Authorities are still unraveling the deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife. Equally puzzling were reports their German shepherd had died. He hadn't.

The owner of the Santa Fe Tails, the pet care facility that is currently taking care of Gene Hackman’s two other surviving dogs, explained to Fox News Digital that the dead dog was a different breed than what is listed in the search warrant affidavit.

The two surviving dogs belonging to actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa "are safe and adjusting" after the couple was mysteriously found dead.