The Golf Blog: Erica Blasberg death ruled suicide; Dr. Thomas Hess charged with obstruction for removing suicide note and drugs
The Golf Blog: Clark County Coroner Michael Murphy released his autopsy report of 25 year old LPGA golfer Erica Blasberg, who died mysteriously in May of this year. “While asphyxia was the primary cause of death, the presence of prescription drugs [including butalbital, temazepam, alprazolam, codeine, hydrocodone, and tramadol] in Ms. Blasberg’s system was a significant factor.” Blasberg was found with plastic bag pulled over her head.
Meanwhile, local authorities charged the man who found her, apparently her friend, Dr. Thomas Hess, with misdemeanor obstruction charges for reportedly removing the suicide note from the scene and removing items (prescription drugs) from the crime scene. Hess found the body and called 911.
Click here for a photo of Dr. Hess upon his arrest and the audio of the 911 call
Below is one of the last interviews Erica gave before a tournament in Mexico. On April 27, 2010, Erica visited the Universidad Latina De America in Morelia, site of Tres Marias Championship:
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