Erica Blasberg's Death Ruled A Suicide by Vegas Area Coroner

Nearly four months after the sudden death of LPGA player Erica Blasberg, the Clark County Coroner's Office released their autopsy findings and ruled her death a suicide.  The primary cause of death was determined to be asphyxia, with a secondary cause of toxic levels of prescription drugs in her system.

Waggle Room spoke with the Coroner's Office this afternoon.

The Las Vegas Sun reports that Henderson Police have issued a warrant for the arrest of Dr. Thomas Hess, the doctor linked to Blasberg in a yet understood relationship. The charges against Dr. Hess are for obstruction of justice due to accused removal of items from the crime scene - Blasberg's home. Hess admitted removing a suicide note and pills from Blasberg's home.

The Sun also reports Blasberg was found by police with a plastic bag secured over her head.

In a statement, Clark County Coroner Mike Murphy said, "While asphyxia was the primary couse of death, the presence of prescription drugs in Ms. Blasberg's system was a significant factor. Our thoughts are with her family as they move through this tragedy."