Erica Blasberg passes away

cougar · 06-02-2010, 03:59 PM

Local news at noon here also interviewed Mel Blasberg. There was not as much info given as in the two articles listed here. He is still waiting for answers.

Blue · 06-02-2010, 04:54 PM

Accidental overdoses of Alprazolam (aka Xanax) are not uncommon, especially when mixed with alcohol or other pills. This is how Heath Ledger died.

The results of Erica's toxicology results should show what was in her system at the time of her death and if it was in high enough quantities to kill her.

Originally Posted by seniordude

It seems that nowadays when a celeb dies and prescription drugs are involved they immediately go after the doctors.

It's too late to go after the dead person and even though the doc didn't put the drugs in the dead celeb's mouth, there is often, but not always, some law that was broken in how the drugs were prescribed or sometimes handed out without an Rx. Michael Jackson's death is the most obvious example of this.

Note also that the police found drugs from Mexico in Erica's home. She had just returned from a tournament in Mexico. Where do you think these came from? Did Dr. Hess get them from Mexico and give them to Erica or did she pick them up when she was in Mexico the week before she died?

MarinePaul · 06-02-2010, 05:04 PM

If the doctor violated any laws, he should be held liable. On the other hand, there are people who "doctor shop," and get access to more pills than they need. It will all eventually come to light.

Saint-Just X · 06-02-2010, 05:18 PM

Originally Posted by seniordude

My guess would be that the drug was discussed on the phone between her and Hess the night before. Maybe she was having a bad reaction to it and he gave her instructions about what to do, and then got concerned enough to visit her home the next day?

Why else would he go there if she wasnt even supposed to be in town at that time?

Here's why I don't like your theory : She was a celebrity,he was a doctor who,it appears,was supplying her with prescription drugs.He knows,because recent celebrity deaths have spelt trouble for other doctors,that If something goes wrong,the media would be all over it,and his arse would be in a world of hurt.

Knowing that,do you really think if he was aware that she was having a bad reaction to drugs he had supplied her with,he'd wait until the next day to visit her ?

I'm more inclined to believe that he was making a personal visit,let himself into the house with his own key,and discovered that she was dead.

It would be scurrilous of me to suggest that he didn't hang around for the cops because certain 'items' needed to be removed from the property before they got there.

So,I won't...

Pax Vobiscum
Saint-Just X

gxer · 06-02-2010, 06:45 PM

Originally Posted by Saint-Just X

I'm more inclined to believe that he was making a personal visit,let himself into the house with his own key,and discovered that she was dead.

It would be scurrilous of me to suggest that he didn't hang around for the cops because certain 'items' needed to be removed from the property before they got there.

So,I won't...

Pax Vobiscum
Saint-Just X

Let's try and put ourselves in Dr Hess' shoes.

He has this "golfing relationship", that's a laugh, with Erica. Perhaps she broke a date with him on Saturday and he didn't hear from her on Sunday, so he goes over to her house, rings the doorbell several times, no answer, so using his key or a hidden key, enters her home, finds her dead, figures out, OMG, she probably drank too much with that Xanax I gave her, calls 911 and then, realizing what's going to happen next, has to leave to go home and change his underwear.

seniordude · 06-02-2010, 08:37 PM

Originally Posted by Saint-Just X

Knowing that,do you really think if he was aware that she was having a bad reaction to drugs he had supplied her with,he'd wait until the next day to visit her ?

Yes, if he originally felt there wasn't anything to worry about. It depends on what degree the symptoms were at that time, if any.

It's just interesting that according to an early news report, she was supposed to fly out that day and have dinner Sunday with someone, an LPGA player I think.
So, if Hess goes to her place that afternoon, how did he know she'd be there? Why would he even suspect that? She must have told him she wasn't going to play in the tournament. It would seem that he has some key info regarding her state of mind, and/or health, from that conversation the night before.

Of course, I am assuming a scenario other than suicide. In that case, I would wonder what flipped her switch from being excited to go play, to all of a sudden cancelling and committing suicide. The news indicates that Hess was the only one around.

Its all very strange no matter how its looked at.

Saint-Just X · 06-03-2010, 07:13 AM

Originally Posted by seniordude

Yes, if he originally felt there wasn't anything to worry about. It depends on what degree the symptoms were at that time, if any.

It's just interesting that according to an early news report, she was supposed to fly out that day and have dinner Sunday with someone, an LPGA player I think.
So, if Hess goes to her place that afternoon, how did he know she'd be there? Why would he even suspect that? She must have told him she wasn't going to play in the tournament. It would seem that he has some key info regarding her state of mind, and/or health, from that conversation the night before.

Of course, I am assuming a scenario other than suicide. In that case, I would wonder what flipped her switch from being excited to go play, to all of a sudden cancelling and committing suicide. The news indicates that Hess was the only one around.

Its all very strange no matter how its looked at.

Don't we only have her father's word that she was 'excited to go and play' ?

And,naturally,he doesn't want to confront the possibility that his daughter decided to end her own life.

The only thing we can say for certain is that Erica's death is going to be one of those cases where,even when the truth comes out,there's always going to be rumour and speculation.

I still think she offed herself : drugs,alcohol,the text message to the caddie saying she wasn't going to play in Alabama ;and I read there was a note found at the scene.

I believe Dr Hess has some very uncomfortable questions that he needs to answer,too...

Pax Vobiscum
Saint-Just X

seniordude · 06-08-2010, 03:52 PM

Originally Posted by Blue

Note also that the police found drugs from Mexico in Erica's home. She had just returned from a tournament in Mexico. Where do you think these came from? Did Dr. Hess get them from Mexico and give them to Erica or did she pick them up when she was in Mexico the week before she died?

Good questions. If she picked them up the week before in Mexico, then the question may come up about whether this was something on her own with no one else knowing about it, or were other players involved somehow.

sag · 07-15-2010, 01:47 AM

Erica Blasberg's Dad Wants Answers - The Early Show - CBS News

Video link:
Mystery of Erica Blasberg's Death - CBS News Video

salazama · 07-23-2010, 10:14 PM

Originally Posted by sag

Erica Blasberg's Dad Wants Answers - The Early Show - CBS News

Video link:
Mystery of Erica Blasberg's Death - CBS News Video

This is unblelieveble, this many months later and we still don't know what the cause of death was or what happened. What is wrong with the Henderson police.

06-02-2010, 04:54 PM	#72
Blue Forum Moderator Contests: Joint 3rd place overall winner 2009. Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 7,650 Images: 6	Accidental overdoses of Alprazolam (aka Xanax) are not uncommon, especially when mixed with alcohol or other pills. This is how Heath Ledger died. The results of Erica's toxicology results should show what was in her system at the time of her death and if it was in high enough quantities to kill her. Originally Posted by seniordude It seems that nowadays when a celeb dies and prescription drugs are involved they immediately go after the doctors. It's too late to go after the dead person and even though the doc didn't put the drugs in the dead celeb's mouth, there is often, but not always, some law that was broken in how the drugs were prescribed or sometimes handed out without an Rx. Michael Jackson's death is the most obvious example of this. Note also that the police found drugs from Mexico in Erica's home. She had just returned from a tournament in Mexico. Where do you think these came from? Did Dr. Hess get them from Mexico and give them to Erica or did she pick them up when she was in Mexico the week before she died? Last edited by Blue; 06-02-2010 at 05:02 PM.

06-02-2010, 05:04 PM	#73
MarinePaul Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Warren, Ohio Posts: 8,003	If the doctor violated any laws, he should be held liable. On the other hand, there are people who "doctor shop," and get access to more pills than they need. It will all eventually come to light. __________________ Happiness isn't getting what you want, it's wanting what you have.

06-02-2010, 05:18 PM	#74
Saint-Just X Senior Member Contests: Joint 3nd place overall winner 2010 Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,675	Originally Posted by seniordude My guess would be that the drug was discussed on the phone between her and Hess the night before. Maybe she was having a bad reaction to it and he gave her instructions about what to do, and then got concerned enough to visit her home the next day? Why else would he go there if she wasnt even supposed to be in town at that time? Here's why I don't like your theory : She was a celebrity,he was a doctor who,it appears,was supplying her with prescription drugs.He knows,because recent celebrity deaths have spelt trouble for other doctors,that If something goes wrong,the media would be all over it,and his arse would be in a world of hurt. Knowing that,do you really think if he was aware that she was having a bad reaction to drugs he had supplied her with,he'd wait until the next day to visit her ? I'm more inclined to believe that he was making a personal visit,let himself into the house with his own key,and discovered that she was dead. It would be scurrilous of me to suggest that he didn't hang around for the cops because certain 'items' needed to be removed from the property before they got there. So,I won't... Pax Vobiscum Saint-Just X __________________ I have sent the most relevant posts you made about Paula Creamer to her lawyers. Hope they take action against your statements - Elf

06-02-2010, 06:45 PM	#75
gxer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,050	Originally Posted by Saint-Just X I'm more inclined to believe that he was making a personal visit,let himself into the house with his own key,and discovered that she was dead. It would be scurrilous of me to suggest that he didn't hang around for the cops because certain 'items' needed to be removed from the property before they got there. So,I won't... Pax Vobiscum Saint-Just X Let's try and put ourselves in Dr Hess' shoes. He has this "golfing relationship", that's a laugh, with Erica. Perhaps she broke a date with him on Saturday and he didn't hear from her on Sunday, so he goes over to her house, rings the doorbell several times, no answer, so using his key or a hidden key, enters her home, finds her dead, figures out, OMG, she probably drank too much with that Xanax I gave her, calls 911 and then, realizing what's going to happen next, has to leave to go home and change his underwear. __________________ *My "dream" girl: LPGA seasonal tour stats <=65.50 & >=270*

06-02-2010, 08:37 PM	#76
seniordude Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 7	Originally Posted by Saint-Just X Knowing that,do you really think if he was aware that she was having a bad reaction to drugs he had supplied her with,he'd wait until the next day to visit her ? Yes, if he originally felt there wasn't anything to worry about. It depends on what degree the symptoms were at that time, if any. It's just interesting that according to an early news report, she was supposed to fly out that day and have dinner Sunday with someone, an LPGA player I think. So, if Hess goes to her place that afternoon, how did he know she'd be there? Why would he even suspect that? She must have told him she wasn't going to play in the tournament. It would seem that he has some key info regarding her state of mind, and/or health, from that conversation the night before. Of course, I am assuming a scenario other than suicide. In that case, I would wonder what flipped her switch from being excited to go play, to all of a sudden cancelling and committing suicide. The news indicates that Hess was the only one around. Its all very strange no matter how its looked at.

06-02-2010, 03:59 PM	#71
cougar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 734 Images: 20	Local news at noon here also interviewed Mel Blasberg. There was not as much info given as in the two articles listed here. He is still waiting for answers.

06-03-2010, 07:13 AM	#77
Saint-Just X Senior Member Contests: Joint 3nd place overall winner 2010 Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,675	Originally Posted by seniordude Yes, if he originally felt there wasn't anything to worry about. It depends on what degree the symptoms were at that time, if any. It's just interesting that according to an early news report, she was supposed to fly out that day and have dinner Sunday with someone, an LPGA player I think. So, if Hess goes to her place that afternoon, how did he know she'd be there? Why would he even suspect that? She must have told him she wasn't going to play in the tournament. It would seem that he has some key info regarding her state of mind, and/or health, from that conversation the night before. Of course, I am assuming a scenario other than suicide. In that case, I would wonder what flipped her switch from being excited to go play, to all of a sudden cancelling and committing suicide. The news indicates that Hess was the only one around. Its all very strange no matter how its looked at. Don't we only have her father's word that she was 'excited to go and play' ? And,naturally,he doesn't want to confront the possibility that his daughter decided to end her own life. The only thing we can say for certain is that Erica's death is going to be one of those cases where,even when the truth comes out,there's always going to be rumour and speculation. I still think she offed herself : drugs,alcohol,the text message to the caddie saying she wasn't going to play in Alabama ;and I read there was a note found at the scene. I believe Dr Hess has some very uncomfortable questions that he needs to answer,too... Pax Vobiscum Saint-Just X __________________ I have sent the most relevant posts you made about Paula Creamer to her lawyers. Hope they take action against your statements - Elf

06-08-2010, 03:52 PM	#78
seniordude Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 7	Originally Posted by Blue Note also that the police found drugs from Mexico in Erica's home. She had just returned from a tournament in Mexico. Where do you think these came from? Did Dr. Hess get them from Mexico and give them to Erica or did she pick them up when she was in Mexico the week before she died? Good questions. If she picked them up the week before in Mexico, then the question may come up about whether this was something on her own with no one else knowing about it, or were other players involved somehow.

07-15-2010, 01:47 AM	#79
sag Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 626	Erica Blasberg's Dad Wants Answers - The Early Show - CBS News Video link: Mystery of Erica Blasberg's Death - CBS News Video

07-23-2010, 10:14 PM	#80
salazama Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 10	Originally Posted by sag Erica Blasberg's Dad Wants Answers - The Early Show - CBS News Video link: Mystery of Erica Blasberg's Death - CBS News Video This is unblelieveble, this many months later and we still don't know what the cause of death was or what happened. What is wrong with the Henderson police.

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