Erica Blasberg

[Whistling Straight]

Aug. 24, 2010
Copyright © Las Vegas Review-Journal

Professional golfer's death ruled suicide

LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL HENDERSON -- The May 9 death of professional golfer Erica Blasberg has been ruled suicide by the Clark County coroner.
While no foul play is suspected in Blasberg's death, an arrest warrant was issued Tuesday for Dr. Thomas Hess on obstruction of justice charges in connection with removing items from the scene prior to police officers' arrival.

Blasberg, 25, was found with a plastic bag over her head at her home at 2620 Hotel de Ville Terrace in the Anthem community on May 9.
The coroner said she died of asphyxia, coupled with the presence of toxic levels of prescription medication in her system. Toxicology results confirmed the presence of several prescription drugs including headache, cough, pain and anti-anxiety medications.
"While asphyxia was the primary cause of death, the presence of prescription drugs in Ms. Blasberg's system was a significant factor," County Coroner Michael Murphy said. "Our thoughts are with her family as they move through this tragedy."
The case was initially complicated when Hess, who reported the death, admitted to altering the scene and would not cooperate with investigators, authorities said.
Hess admitted removing a suicide note, hiding it in his vehicle along with prescription medications taken from the house.
Blasberg, a native of Corona, Calif., turned pro in 2004 and had her only top-10 finish in 2008. She played one LPGA tournament this year, finishing tied for 44th in the Tres Marias Championship in Morelia, Mexico, which ended May 2.
Blasberg was hindered by a bad back in 2009, resulting in the worst year of her career and limitations on her LPGA playing privileges this season.
She earned $326,872 in LPGA earnings and had her best year in 2008 when she made the cut in 11 of 23 events and had earnings of $113,428.

[cleo]

some more info from: LPGA: Blasberg's Death Ruled A Suicide: Golf Digest

edit: sounds fishy to me. How many suicide victims are found with plastic bags over their heads.

[gxer]

It's sad when anyone commits suicide but it is especially sad when a young person gives up on life.

[gxer]

Originally Posted by cleo

some more info from: LPGA: Blasberg's Death Ruled A Suicide: Golf Digest

edit: sounds fishy to me. How many suicide victims are found with plastic bags over their heads.

Dr Hess, is a stupid SOB!
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Police have said a 911 call from Hess summoning police came from the house, and that Blasberg was alone when officers arrived. Blasberg's agent said her bags were packed for a tournament in Mobile, Ala., when she was found.

The death investigation was complicated, police said, because Hess admitted to altering the scene - including the removal of a note indicating Blasberg took her own life - and he stopped cooperating with detectives. Hess hid the note and prescription medications in his vehicle.

[xman5]

Originally Posted by cleo

some more info from: LPGA: Blasberg's Death Ruled A Suicide: Golf Digest

edit: sounds fishy to me. How many suicide victims are found with plastic bags over their heads.

I knew someone that did the same exact thing. It is a common method.

[Shampi]

What a sad news, can't believe it!

[Saint-Just X]

I hope that arsehole gets jailed for this.

He's not responsible for her suicide,but the lengths he went to in order to hinder the investigation into her death warrant a custodial sentence.

Some friend,eh ?...

Pax Vobiscum
Saint-Just X

[ajraymond]

A lot of pressure on these young ladies to perform to maintain a lifestyle. It's too bad it got to that stage where she had nowhere to turn. A lot of people will blame the doctor but suicide is one persons call.
R.I.P Erica

[bangkokbobby]

What was feared is true...actually worse than I thought...I hope her family is receiving the help they need to come to terms with this...