The Henderson, NV police investigation into the death of Erica Blasberg has thus far been airtight. When was the last time the tabloids and the usual news channel suspects got completely shutout of a murder mystery involving someone like Blasberg? (Attractive blonde female, pro athlete.)
(Henderson Police Chief Chambers Has Thwarted Grace’s Tab TV)
If there were leaks coming from Henderson Police Chief Jutta Chambers or others within the department, Blasberg’s death would be the lead for the tabs and news channels for months. Without leaks, it’s back to Charlie Sheen and the latest trailer park intrigue.
Of course, that all could change before I finish writing this post. And it isn’t like HLN’s Nancy Grace isn’t trying horn in on the story. Last week Grace led off her coverage about Blasberg by saying the golfer was, “possibly smothered to death in the bedroom of her desert home.“
Despite admittedly no inside intel, Grace repeated that assertion multiple times during her show last Wednesday. (1:28) Though knowing what we currently know from the police, Blasberg’s father Mel and Erica’s caddy Missy Pederson, Grace’s guess is a reasonable one.
Understandably, Mel Blasberg has been all over the map in his comments about his sadly departed daughter. Though his comments are all we have to go on when it comes to Erica’s latest state of mind.
To that end, Mel has made a couple comments that haven’t been widely reported that might give insight to what led to Erica’s untimely demise.
KNTV in Vegas had this from Mel last week:
Her dad tells Action News reporter Blake McCoy that Las Vegas had become a “bad influence” and a “distraction,” and she was considering moving back home to California.
And this from David Wharton of the L.A. TIMES:
“The thing Erica told me, I think what she really missed out there was having a boyfriend that was very close, that she could turn to after having a bad round,” Mel said. “I think she was searching for that.”
While Mel has maintained that Erica seemed upbeat in the weeks before her tragic death, the above comments may suggest otherwise.
Blind speculation aside, the 911 call is likely a critical element to the Henderson Police investigation. Local authorities have, to their credit, gone to extraordinary measures to keep the call from being released to the public. What that indicates is anyone’s guess, but if it wasn’t integral to the cause of Erica’s death, wouldn’t it have been released to the media by now?
As far as I’m concerned, police investigators can hold that call as long as they want so long as it helps them get to the bottom of what was going on the night of Erica Blasberg’s death.
2:25 pm on May 18th, 2010
I bet John Mark Karr had something to do with this.
2:27 pm on May 18th, 2010
Henderson PD is doing what all other law enforcement agencies should be doing: keeping it airtight and keeping television tabloid vultures like Nancy Grace from knowing the facts of the case.
It’s amusing and disgusting at the same time that she would continue to assert that Ms. Blasberg was “smothered”. For a former attorney/prosecutor, etc., Ms. Grace has apparently forgotten a great deal about how police investigate crime and attorneys defending or prosecuting the case.
5:40 pm on May 18th, 2010
Thanks for the coverage Brooks.
6:20 pm on May 18th, 2010
perfect opportunity for Vegas fight promoters to put Jutta and Nancy in the Cage
11:46 pm on May 18th, 2010
Nancy Ghoul will make a story out of anything.
7:27 am on May 19th, 2010
Nancy Grace is an idiot ans no better than a TV version of the National Enquirer. I have never seen a woman who likes the sound of her own voice as much as she does.
I am surprised she has not teamed up with Bill O’Reilly yet.
11:06 am on May 19th, 2010
I long for the day I get to read about someone “possibly smothering to death” Nancy Grace
6:54 pm on May 19th, 2010
That police chief is a very handsome woman
8:19 pm on May 19th, 2010
Nancy grace is a disgusting, pathetic degenerate to assert continuously fabrications,,,,,,,,,simply for a paycheck and ratings. What a pig!
3:25 pm on May 20th, 2010
I want to first say that I am sorry this young lady has passed because she seemed like she had a very bright future. I can’t stand Nancy grace because she is very rude and cuts a guest off before that can make a comment. She acts like she is right about every thing. She puts her kids picturce on the screen every show. I wish she would stop putting the ugly pictures up every show. I am glad the Las vegas police aren’t talking to her.
4:17 pm on May 28th, 2010
I live in Henderson, AKA, H-TOWN! The police chief is such a B***H……
7:32 pm on June 1st, 2010
Hurray for all the people who see through “Nasty” Nancy Grace. All I have to do is see her face to turn the channel. As to what happened to the young golfer. Who knows and it is for the police to determine. Thanks and prasies to the Henderson police for telling the rags and gossip mongers to butt out and let the professionals do the job they are paid for.My prayers go out to the family
11:53 am on June 2nd, 2010
Too bad Nancy never learned to handle anything with “Grace”. Kudos to the HPD for their professional conduct, a bouquet of busted touch-holes for Nancy Grace, and all our prayers and sympathy to Erica’s family and friends.
8:01 am on June 25th, 2010
I FIND NANCY GRACE ONE OF THE MOST DISGUSTING KIND OF JOURNELIST SHE SHOULD BE IN A CIRCUS INSTEAD OF ON TV
10:19 am on August 12th, 2010
Bill O and Nancy Grace(less), now there’s a team from HELL! Both act like escapees from a circus sideshow!
4:13 pm on September 20th, 2010
must have been one of woods girlfriends