Justice For Ellen Greenberg

Nearly 14 years after the controversial death of Ellen Greenberg, found with 20 stab wounds in her Philadelphia apartment, the case is receiving renewed attention. The Chester County District Attorney’s office, which took over the case in 2022, is actively reviewing the investigation and could soon provide updates.

A spokeswoman for the Chester County DA’s office confirmed that detectives and attorneys are working on the case. "It’s all dependent on where our detectives are at in the investigation," Dana Moore said, noting that an update could come "in the coming weeks or months."

The case, initially ruled a homicide before being controversially changed to a suicide, has been surrounded by questions. A Pennsylvania woman, who identified herself as an amateur cold-case investigator, provided PennLive with new information. After reviewing hours of surveillance footage from the Venice Loft apartments in the Manayunk neighborhood, where Ellen lived, she claims to have identified a "mystery man" behaving suspiciously around the time of Ellen’s death.

The woman reported that the man, captured on video between 4 p.m. and 6:10 p.m., appeared “nervously bouncing around” before heading upstairs when Ellen’s fiancé, Sam Goldberg, was at the gym. She described seeing the man come downstairs with injuries, head to the bathroom, and later return with something large hidden under his clothes. Afterward, he picked up a swipe card dropped by Goldberg without examining it. "He didn’t look at it to see what it was, but he checked to see if anyone saw him," she told PennLive. This timeline and related images were turned over to the DA’s office two years ago.

Moore did not comment directly on this new evidence but emphasized, "Our detectives and attorneys have been on this case... Every lead – everything -- is being taken very seriously."

The Chester County DA’s investigation marks the first official review of the case since the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s office, under then-AG Josh Shapiro, completed an “exhaustive review” in 2022. Despite their efforts, which included new forensic analysis, the AG’s office ultimately handed off the case due to a conflict of interest.

For Ellen’s parents, Joshua and Sandee Greenberg, the AG’s review was insufficient. They have spent $700,000 on their own investigation, challenging the suicide ruling. Their fight for “Justice for Ellen” has led to two civil cases. One of these cases, now before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, could set a precedent for families challenging manner of death rulings made by coroners.

The Greenbergs’ legal battle also includes allegations of a conspiracy between Philadelphia authorities to cover up what they believe was Ellen’s murder. "We hate to leave Harrisburg," Sandee told PennLive, explaining that financial pressures from their private investigation forced them to sell their home and relocate to Florida.

Ellen, a 27-year-old elementary school teacher, was found stabbed in the kitchen of her locked apartment during a snowstorm. Despite the severity of her injuries, Philadelphia detectives quickly classified her death as a suicide, and her apartment was never treated as a crime scene. The Philadelphia Medical Examiner initially ruled her death a homicide, only to change it to suicide months later without further explanation.

The Greenbergs hope the Chester County DA will bring the closure they’ve sought for over a decade, with Ellen’s mother stating, "We’re still fighting for our daughter."

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Ellen Greenberg's death in 2011 sent shockwaves through her community. Found with 20 stab wounds in her locked apartment, the case was quickly labeled a suicide, despite overwhelming signs that pointed to something much darker. Her fiancé, Sam Goldberg, claimed he found Ellen lifeless after coming home from the gym, but questions linger. The controversial investigation has been riddled with inconsistencies, from the handling of the crime scene to the conflicting autopsy reports. Now, 14 years later, as new evidence surfaces and a "mystery man" appears on surveillance footage, the case is being reexamined. Is it possible that Ellen’s death was not a suicide after all? Will her family’s tireless fight for justice finally bring the truth to light?

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Now, new testimony has emerged that challenges the official narrative. We hear from an EMT who was first on the scene, revealing inconsistencies in the fiancé's account and unexplained details at the crime scene. A former prosecutor assigned to the case also speaks out, expressing serious doubts about the suicide ruling and uncovering discrepancies in the autopsy report.

Join us as we examine the conflicting witness accounts, analyze the 911 call, and explore the unsettling evidence that suggests there may be more to Ellen's story than previously thought. This episode brings you closer to the truth as we piece together testimonies and expert opinions, all while the Greenberg family continues their relentless pursuit of justice for their daughter.

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The Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently announced it would examine whether the family has legal standing to challenge the medical report. This review is significant because the current classification of suicide on Ellen’s death certificate presents substantial barriers to seeking victim compensation, restitution, or pursuing wrongful death claims. The court's decision to take up this appeal, previously rejected by the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court, underscores its importance as a "matter of statewide importance."

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Ellen Greenberg, a 27-year-old teacher, was found bloodied and lifeless on the kitchen floor of her Philadelphia apartment on January 26, 2011. Her body bore 20 stab wounds: ten to the back of her head and neck, and ten to her abdomen, stomach, and chest. The gruesome discovery was made by her fiancé, Sam Goldberg, who reported that he had to force entry into the apartment when he couldn’t get in. His frantic call to 911, later released by the police, captures the panic of the moment as he was instructed not to perform CPR due to the knife still lodged in her chest.

The case took a controversial turn when an assistant Philadelphia medical examiner initially ruled Greenberg's death a homicide, only to later change the classification to suicide after consulting with police and prosecutors. This decision has been fiercely contested by Greenberg's family, who have never believed that Ellen took her own life.

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently announced it would examine whether the family has legal standing to challenge the medical report. This review is significant because the current classification of suicide on Ellen’s death certificate presents substantial barriers to seeking victim compensation, restitution, or pursuing wrongful death claims. The court's decision to take up this appeal, previously rejected by the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court, underscores its importance as a "matter of statewide importance."

"The court will consider whether executors and administrators of an estate have standing to challenge an erroneous finding recorded on the decedent's death certificate," the announcement read. This could set a precedent that impacts not only the Greenberg family but other families facing similar legal hurdles.

Throughout the podcast series, Thomas Brennan provides a detailed analysis of the evidence, highlighting inconsistencies and questioning the physical plausibility of self-infliction of such severe wounds. His insights align with the opinions of various medical experts who have voiced doubts about the suicide ruling.

"From the beginning, there were red flags that were ignored or dismissed," Brennan states in the podcast. "The nature and number of Ellen's wounds raise serious questions about the initial findings."

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court's involvement brings renewed hope that the official stance on Ellen’s death might finally change. With the family’s relentless pursuit of justice, there is optimism that Ellen Greenberg’s case will receive the thorough re-evaluation it deserves. The outcome of the court's review could pave the way for new investigations and potentially, a reclassification of her death, which would open avenues for legal actions and victim compensation previously unavailable to the Greenberg family.

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Ellen Greenberg, a 27-year-old teacher, was found bloodied and lifeless on the kitchen floor of her Philadelphia apartment on January 26, 2011. Her body bore 20 stab wounds: ten to the back of her head and neck, and ten to her abdomen, stomach, and chest. The gruesome discovery was made by her fiancé, Sam Goldberg, who reported that he had to force entry into the apartment when he couldn’t get in. His frantic call to 911, later released by the police, captures the panic of the moment as he was instructed not to perform CPR due to the knife still lodged in her chest.

The case took a controversial turn when an assistant Philadelphia medical examiner initially ruled Greenberg's death a homicide, only to later change the classification to suicide after consulting with police and prosecutors. This decision has been fiercely contested by Greenberg's family, who have never believed that Ellen took her own life.

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently announced it would examine whether the family has legal standing to challenge the medical report. This review is significant because the current classification of suicide on Ellen’s death certificate presents substantial barriers to seeking victim compensation, restitution, or pursuing wrongful death claims. The court's decision to take up this appeal, previously rejected by the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court, underscores its importance as a "matter of statewide importance."

"The court will consider whether executors and administrators of an estate have standing to challenge an erroneous finding recorded on the decedent's death certificate," the announcement read. This could set a precedent that impacts not only the Greenberg family but other families facing similar legal hurdles.

Throughout the podcast series, Thomas Brennan provides a detailed analysis of the evidence, highlighting inconsistencies and questioning the physical plausibility of self-infliction of such severe wounds. His insights align with the opinions of various medical experts who have voiced doubts about the suicide ruling.

"From the beginning, there were red flags that were ignored or dismissed," Brennan states in the podcast. "The nature and number of Ellen's wounds raise serious questions about the initial findings."

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court's involvement brings renewed hope that the official stance on Ellen’s death might finally change. With the family’s relentless pursuit of justice, there is optimism that Ellen Greenberg’s case will receive the thorough re-evaluation it deserves. The outcome of the court's review could pave the way for new investigations and potentially, a reclassification of her death, which would open avenues for legal actions and victim compensation previously unavailable to the Greenberg family.

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Ellen Greenberg, a 27-year-old teacher, was found bloodied and lifeless on the kitchen floor of her Philadelphia apartment on January 26, 2011. Her body bore 20 stab wounds: ten to the back of her head and neck, and ten to her abdomen, stomach, and chest. The gruesome discovery was made by her fiancé, Sam Goldberg, who reported that he had to force entry into the apartment when he couldn’t get in. His frantic call to 911, later released by the police, captures the panic of the moment as he was instructed not to perform CPR due to the knife still lodged in her chest.

The case took a controversial turn when an assistant Philadelphia medical examiner initially ruled Greenberg's death a homicide, only to later change the classification to suicide after consulting with police and prosecutors. This decision has been fiercely contested by Greenberg's family, who have never believed that Ellen took her own life.

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently announced it would examine whether the family has legal standing to challenge the medical report. This review is significant because the current classification of suicide on Ellen’s death certificate presents substantial barriers to seeking victim compensation, restitution, or pursuing wrongful death claims. The court's decision to take up this appeal, previously rejected by the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court, underscores its importance as a "matter of statewide importance."

"The court will consider whether executors and administrators of an estate have standing to challenge an erroneous finding recorded on the decedent's death certificate," the announcement read. This could set a precedent that impacts not only the Greenberg family but other families facing similar legal hurdles.

Throughout the podcast series, Thomas Brennan provides a detailed analysis of the evidence, highlighting inconsistencies and questioning the physical plausibility of self-infliction of such severe wounds. His insights align with the opinions of various medical experts who have voiced doubts about the suicide ruling.

"From the beginning, there were red flags that were ignored or dismissed," Brennan states in the podcast. "The nature and number of Ellen's wounds raise serious questions about the initial findings."

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court's involvement brings renewed hope that the official stance on Ellen’s death might finally change. With the family’s relentless pursuit of justice, there is optimism that Ellen Greenberg’s case will receive the thorough re-evaluation it deserves. The outcome of the court's review could pave the way for new investigations and potentially, a reclassification of her death, which would open avenues for legal actions and victim compensation previously unavailable to the Greenberg family.

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