The estate of Gene Hackman has petitioned a New Mexico court to block the release of autopsy and investigative records related to the recent deaths of the actor and his wife, Betsy Arakawa.

The estate of actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa, who were found dead at their New Mexico ranch last month, has asked a court to stop sensitive images from the investigation into the couple's deaths becoming public.

After Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead at their home, the actor's estate has asked for the death investigation records to be blocked from the public