In January 2011, 27-year-old first-grade teacher Ellen Greenberg was found dead in her Philadelphia apartment with 20 stab wounds — including 10 to the back of her neck and a knife plunged four inches into her chest. Despite this, her death was ruled a suicide. In this episode, we break down the full timeline of the case: from the 911 call and the crime scene inconsistencies, to the medical examiner's controversial ruling change, the doorman's contradictory statement, and the Greenberg family's ongoing fight for justice through a civil lawsuit against the city of Philadelphia.

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains detailed discussions of murder, stabbing, domestic violence, suicide, and graphic crime scene descriptions. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.

Resources mentioned:

Bloody Knife by Nancy Grace

Death in Apartment 603 — ABC News Studios (streaming on Hulu)

True Crime Garage podcast (Parts 1 & 2)

Gavin Fish YouTube channel

CrimeTimelines.com