November 24, 2025

What Happened to Ellen Greenberg?

1 hour 34 minutes

On a snowy January afternoon in 2011, 27-year-old first-grade teacher Ellen Rae Greenberg was found inside her locked Philadelphia apartment with twenty stab wounds. Police quickly ruled her death a suicide, a decision that would spark more than a decade of controversy, forensic disputes, legal battles, and unanswered questions. In this episode, we break down the real timeline of Ellen’s final day, the contradictions in the investigation, and the most widely discussed theories about what may have actually happened behind that door.

📍 Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

What We Cover in This Episode:

Who Ellen Rae Greenberg was, her life, work, personality, and relationships

Ellen’s growing anxiety in the months leading up to her death

The nor’easter that sent her home early on January 26, 2011

A detailed, timestamped timeline of Ellen’s final day

Sam Goldberg’s account of the locked door, his calls, and what he says he found

The 911 call and the fire department’s immediate reaction at the scene

Forensic red flags: twenty stab wounds, bruising, spinal-cord injury, and blood evidence

The Medical Examiner’s original ruling of homicide and why it was suddenly changed

How the crime scene was cleaned the next day, and why key evidence was lost

Why experts reject the suicide theory and what behavioral science reveals

The leading theories surrounding Ellen’s death

The Greenbergs’ legal fight, expert testimonies, and current case status through 2025

TW: This episode contains discussion of violent death, self-harm, and graphic forensic details. Listener discretion is advised.

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Disclaimer: Macabre Mondays is a true crime and paranormal podcast created for informational and entertainment purposes only. All information discussed in this episode has been compiled from publicly available sources, and while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that every detail is complete or free of error. The views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts and do not represent any law enforcement agency, court, or official organization. This content may include graphic descriptions of violence, which may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener and viewer discretion is advised. Macabre Mondays does not condone or glorify criminal behavior.

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