LPGA Golfer’s Death Ruled Suicide
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By Pat Byrd Story Updated August 24, 2010
Las Vegas, NV—Professional golfer Erica Blasberg death has been ruled a suicide by Clark County coroner Michael Murphy.
Very few details had been disclosed on the case by the Henderson police or the coroner’s office until today. Blasberg who died on May 9th was found with a plastic bag tied securely over her head, the primary cause of death was asphyxia but the toxicology report stated she had toxic levels of prescription medication; butalbital, temazepam, alprazolam, codeine, hydrocodone, and tramadol.
Erica left a suicide note but the note was taken by Thomas Hess who found the body before the police arrived. Hess has been arrested on obstruction charges.
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Story by Sue Connor Story Updated May 11, 2010
Henderson, Nevada—25 year old professional golfer Erica Blasberg was found dead in her home near Las Vegas Sunday May 9th around 3 p.m. after police received a 911 call from the home.
Chase Callahan, Blasberg’s agent stated “police haven’t given her family or me any indication of anything, we don’t know yet who, what or why.” Callahan called Blasberg’s death “tragic for her family, the people of Corona, and the people who knew her. For Mr. and Mrs. Blasberg, her taking her own life is not something that’s in the details that they know right now. This is someone whose career was as important to her as her family.”
As of Tuesday police were not saying if foul play was involved and police spokesman Keith Paul would not say who made the 911 call that summoned police to the house.
Michael Murphy, Clark County Coroner, said the cause of death would be pending blood and tissue testing that could take four to six weeks to receive the results.
Blasberg was a standout college golfer at the University of Arizona. In 2003 and 2004 she was All American, in 2003, Freshman of the Year, PAC-10 Player of the Year and played on the Curtis Cup team.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, May 19th at the Eagle Glen Golf Club in Corona, a private burial will follow.
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