A New Mexico court has cleared the way for the release of investigative records from the deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, as long as depictions of the deceased couple are blocked from view.

A New Mexico judge has decided to block the release of public records showing the bodies of Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa.

Authorities have released bodycam footage from outside the home of actor Gene Hackman where he was found dead alongside his wife, Betsy Arakawa. The redacted footage shows deputies speaking with two workers who contacted law enforcement last month after they spotted someone lying on the floor inside the house,