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As reports unfolded, authorities quickly stated that foul play was not initially suspected in the couple's deaths. However, the exact cause of death remained undetermined at that time. The situation took a more serious turn, prompting an affidavit to be submitted for a search warrant, highlighting the need for a comprehensive investigation due to the “suspicious enough” circumstances surrounding their deaths.
The affidavit revealed haunting details, particularly regarding Betsy Arakawa. Her body was found in the bathroom next to a space heater, accompanied by an open bottle of pills and scattered tablets on the countertop. Disturbingly, she was already showing visual signs of decomposition, suggesting she had been deceased for more than a day.