Erica Blasberg Update: Doctor Pleads Guilty to Obstruction in Suicide Death of Golfer

LAS VEGAS (CBS/KLAS) The Las Vegas doctor who discovered professional golfer Erica Blasberg's body pleaded guilty Wednesday to a misdemeanor obstruction charge in connection with her death.

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Dr. Thomas Hess, who is believed to be the last person to have seen Blasberg alive, was accused of removing items, including a suicide note and medication, from the golfer's Henderson home, reports CBS affiliate KLAS.

The 25-year-old golfer was found dead in her home on May 9, 2010, just days before she was to leave town for an LPGA tournament, with a plastic bag over her head and a bottle of Xanax next to her.

The coroner ruled her death a suicide.

Mel Blasberg, Erica's father, was present in court Wednesday, seeing Dr. Hess for the first time face to face. Mel Blasberg believes Dr. Hess shares some responsibility for his daughter's death and was hoping for an apology, but instead he said he was disappointed by what he perceived as the doctor's lack of remorse, reports KLAS.

"Dr. Hess didn't kill Erica, but Dr. Hess could've done something to prevent her death, and he didn't do it," he told KLAS. "Understand that when you wear that white coat like he does, you have a responsibility that probably goes beyond our own, and he failed. He failed the white coat. He failed the oath. He failed everything he believes in."

Dr. Hess' attorney Charles E. Kelly claimed his client is affected by what happened and removed the suicide note from the scene with good intentions.

"His intent at the time was to protect the family, Erica's family, and it was nothing more and nothing less," Kelly said.

Dr. Hess will not go to jail. He was sentenced to a year of probation and community service.

Blasberg's family members intend to pursue civil action against Dr. Hess and believe they have a strong case.