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When Ellen Greenberg met Sam Goldberg, they seemed like a perfect match. For three years, they seemed totally in love. They get engaged, move in together, and planning their wedding. Then one snowy January night, Sam goes to the gym in their building, and comes back to find their apartment door locked. After breaking down the door, he finds Ellen dead on the floor of their kitchen. The cops immediately rule the death a suicide without any investigation. The medical examiner changes suicide to homicide after examining the body but then quickly changes it back to suicide despite the fact that Ellen was STABBED IN THE BACK. What is going on here? WE HAVE A MILLION QUESTIONS...COME SCREAM ABOUT IT ALL WITH US!
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Ep 317: Reconsidered: 47 - Ellen Rae Greenberg
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In Jan 2011, Ellen Greenberg was found dead in her apartment with 20 stab wounds to her head, neck and…Ep 317: Reconsidered: 47 - Ellen Rae Greenberg
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In Jan 2011, Ellen Greenberg was found dead in her apartment with 20 stab wounds to her head, neck and stomach and a 10-inch knife lodged in her chest. Yet despite these wounds, Ellen’s cause of death was ruled a suicide. This year marks the 10th anniversary of Ellen’s death, and her family is still on a mission to find out what really happened and finally get justice for their daughter.
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For Today's re-release, we are revisiting a case from September of 2021: In this episode Ash brings you the truly infuriating case of Ellen Greenberg. Ellen was a beautiful, caring 27 year old woman who had everything going for her. She had a great relationship with her family and friends, a job as…For Today's re-release, we are revisiting a case from September of 2021: In this episode Ash brings you the truly infuriating case of Ellen Greenberg. Ellen was a beautiful, caring 27 year old woman who had everything going for her. She had a great relationship with her family and friends, a job as a first grade teacher, and plans to marry her fiance Sam in the coming months. There was no indication that Ellen was struggling with suicidal thoughts, yet somehow on January 26th 2011 when she was discovered dead on her kitchen floor after suffering 20+ stab wounds, her death was ruled a suicide. Please Visit the Change.org petition for this case to be reopened! Justice For Ellen Rae Greenberg Petitionmore
Dr. Phil breaks down the Philadelphia Medical Examiner's new 32-page report that again rules Ellen Greenberg's death a suicide—despite 23 stab wounds, including several to the back of her head and neck.
January 26, 2011 - 27 year old Ellen Greenberg died after sustaining twenty knife wounds. Surprisingly her death was ruled a suicide. But her parents did not agree with the ruling. The Greenberg’s went on a litigation battle against the Philadelphia Medical Examiner’s office and have been fighting f…January 26, 2011 - 27 year old Ellen Greenberg died after sustaining twenty knife wounds. Surprisingly her death was ruled a suicide. But her parents did not agree with the ruling. The Greenberg’s went on a litigation battle against the Philadelphia Medical Examiner’s office and have been fighting for their daughter for fourteen years. What really happened in that apartment?more
In January 2011, 27-year-old teacher Ellen Greenberg was found dead in her Philadelphia apartment, Unit 603 at the Venice Lofts. The swing-bar lock was secured from the inside, yet Ellen had been stabbed twenty times, including deep wounds to the back of her neck. Her fiancé discovered her body and …In January 2011, 27-year-old teacher Ellen Greenberg was found dead in her Philadelphia apartment, Unit 603 at the Venice Lofts. The swing-bar lock was secured from the inside, yet Ellen had been stabbed twenty times, including deep wounds to the back of her neck. Her fiancé discovered her body and called 911, but within days investigators changed the medical examiner’s original homicide ruling to suicide. More than a decade later, experts, forensic pathologists, and Ellen’s parents are still fighting to answer the question that has haunted Philadelphia ever since: How could a locked-room suicide look so much like murder?
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Fifteen years. Twenty stab wounds. One official ruling that left her parents devastated. In 2011, 27-year-old Ellen Greenberg was found in her Philadelphia apartment with a head laceration and 20 stab wounds: ten to the back of her neck, others to her chest and abdomen, and a fatal wound to the hear…Fifteen years. Twenty stab wounds. One official ruling that left her parents devastated. In 2011, 27-year-old Ellen Greenberg was found in her Philadelphia apartment with a head laceration and 20 stab wounds: ten to the back of her neck, others to her chest and abdomen, and a fatal wound to the heart. Police initially labeled it a suicide at the scene. But the medical examiner ruled it a homicide…before changing it back to suicide after a closed-door meeting. Since then, evidence debates, expert disputes, a controversial scene cleanup, and a recent settlement promising a new review have kept this case in the spotlight. Just weeks ago, a new report again listed Ellen’s death as suicide. Katie shares her thoughts about the day of Ellen’s death and what comes next.
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A review of past findings in Ellen Greenberg's death is complete.
The Chief Medical Examiner of Philadelphia, Dr. Lindsay Simon, issued a 32-page report and wrote, "Since Ellen was anxious over grades she had given her elementary school students, and because she was capable of inflicting over 20 st…A review of past findings in Ellen Greenberg's death is complete.
The Chief Medical Examiner of Philadelphia, Dr. Lindsay Simon, issued a 32-page report and wrote, "Since Ellen was anxious over grades she had given her elementary school students, and because she was capable of inflicting over 20 stab wounds to the head, chest, neck, and back, her death is ruled a suicide."
Simon writes, "Many of these stab and incised wounds would best be categorized as hesitation wounds." The report also notes the lack of defensive wounds. The pathologist performing Greenberg's autopsy in 2011 documented 20 wounds; Simon's report includes 23.
In the Final Analysis of Ellen's Death, Dr. Lindsay Simon, Chief Medical Examiner of Philadelphia, writes, "Ellen was found dead in her apartment with twenty-three stab and incised wounds. These wounds were limited to her posterior head/neck, right neck, and central front torso.
While the distribution of injuries is admittedly unusual, the fact remains that Ellen would be capable of inflicting these injuries herself. Many of these stab and incised wounds would best be categorized as hesitation wounds. No defensive injuries were identified on her body. There was no evidence to indicate Ellen was incapacitated or incapable of defending herself."
Simon says,"The fiancé's DNA was not detected on the knife used to inflict the injuries. His self-reported timeline of events is corroborated by phone logs, text messages, surveillance footage, keycard swipes, and police interviews.
No evidence was provided to indicate Ellen was in an abusive relationship with her fiancé. There was no evidence of a third party being in the apartment on the day of Ellen's death, nor was anyone else's DNA detected on the knife used to inflict the injuries on Ellen's body. No findings of a struggle were found at the scene, and no valuables were missing.
Simon concludes, "The manner of Ellen Greenberg's death is best classified as 'suicide.'" All opinions stated in this report are expressed with a reasonable degree of medical certainty.
Dr. Simon ends with "The undersigned reserves the right to amend any statements or opinions if presented with additional significant information."
Joining Nancy Grace today:
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• Benee Knauer - Author of "What Happened To Ellen?: An American Miscarriage of Justice"
• Guy D’Andrea - Former Prosecutor in Ellen Greenberg Case, Attorney at Laffey Bucci D’Andrea Reich & Ryan
• Caryn Stark - Forensic Psychologist, Renowned TV and Radio Trauma Expert and Consultant; Instagram: carynpsych, FB: Caryn Stark Private Practice
• Dr. Kendall Crowns - Chief Medical Examiner Tarrant County (Ft Worth), Podcast:"Mayhem in the Morgue," and Lecturer: Burnett School of Medicine at TCU (Texas Christian University)
• John Luciew - (Harrisburg, Pa) Journalist for PennLive.com and The Patriot-News of Harrisburg (specializes in true crime and cold case investigations for PennLive.com); Author: “Kill the Story;" X: @JohnLuciew
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Ellen Rae Greenberg had everything going for her when she was found dead in the apartment she shares with her fiancé. Police are quick to say she died by suicide – despite the 20 stab wounds she sustained. But her heartbroken parents are sure she was murdered and their search for answers has raised …Ellen Rae Greenberg had everything going for her when she was found dead in the apartment she shares with her fiancé. Police are quick to say she died by suicide – despite the 20 stab wounds she sustained. But her heartbroken parents are sure she was murdered and their search for answers has raised serious questions about the investigation.more
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In 2011, 27-year-old Ellen Greenberg was found dead in her apartment after sustaining 20 stab wounds. Her cause of death according to law enforcemen…This is one of two episodes dropping today. When you’re done here, go straight to D4vd and Celeste Hernandez — it’s right above this one in your feed.
In 2011, 27-year-old Ellen Greenberg was found dead in her apartment after sustaining 20 stab wounds. Her cause of death according to law enforcement? Self-inflicted. But was this really self-inflicted, or is there more to the story, as her family believes?
A very special thank you to Ellen’s parents, Joshua and Sandee Greenberg for joining us on today’s episode. Justice for Ellen!
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In the final episode of this haunting series, Dr. Phil breaks down the pieces of a case that just won't rest: the 2011 death of Ellen Greenberg. Though it was ruled a suicide, Ellen's parents have spent over a decade challenging that conclusion—and they're not alone. With new forensic evidence, expe…In the final episode of this haunting series, Dr. Phil breaks down the pieces of a case that just won't rest: the 2011 death of Ellen Greenberg. Though it was ruled a suicide, Ellen's parents have spent over a decade challenging that conclusion—and they're not alone. With new forensic evidence, expert testimony, and questions surrounding the crime scene, this episode pushes past the headlines and into the shadows of what might've really happened.
Dr. Phil takes us inside expert Cyril Wecht's findings—multiple stab wounds to hard-to-reach areas, injuries that don't add up, and forensic red flags that demand a second look. He questions the mental health narrative used to explain Ellen's death and exposes how institutional barriers stalled the pursuit of truth.
With the original cause of death now reversed and the case officially reopened, Dr. Phil asks the one question no one in power seems to have answered: if this wasn't suicide… who's responsible?
Ellen Greenberg's fiancé found her dead in their apartment with multiple stab wounds, yet investigators called it suicide. Dr. Phil uncovers troubling inconsistencies—the broken lock, missing evidence, and a sudden reversal in the medical examiner's ruling—that challenge the official narrative.
He …Ellen Greenberg's fiancé found her dead in their apartment with multiple stab wounds, yet investigators called it suicide. Dr. Phil uncovers troubling inconsistencies—the broken lock, missing evidence, and a sudden reversal in the medical examiner's ruling—that challenge the official narrative.
He examines the actions of Sam Goldberg's relatives, who cleaned the crime scene and removed personal items just hours after Ellen's death. He also scrutinizes Ellen's mental health records, questioning whether her anxiety could explain her final moments—or if there's something much darker at play.
Ellen's parents refuse to accept the suicide ruling. They've hired private investigators, pushed for independent reviews, and demanded answers that authorities have yet to provide. Dr. Phil pieces together expert analysis, witness accounts, and forensic details to reveal the truth: Was Ellen's death a tragic suicide, or is someone hiding a crime in plain sight? #EllenGreenberg #TrueCrimePodcast #DrPhil #MysteryAndMurder #CrimeSceneInvestigation #ForensicAnalysis #UnsolvedMystery #JusticeForEllen #CrimePodcast #ColdCase
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Ellen Greenberg's death was ruled a suicide—but does the evidence tell a different story? In this episode, Dr. Phil takes a hard look at the timeline leading up to Ellen's final moments, revealing details that raise serious questions.
Through expert analysis, Dr. Phil dissects the events of that da…Ellen Greenberg's death was ruled a suicide—but does the evidence tell a different story? In this episode, Dr. Phil takes a hard look at the timeline leading up to Ellen's final moments, revealing details that raise serious questions.
Through expert analysis, Dr. Phil dissects the events of that day: Ellen's seemingly routine activities, the sudden silence, and the chilling discovery behind a locked door. Was this truly a suicide, or is there more beneath the surface? With unsettling contradictions in the forensic evidence, psychological insights, and the eerie nature of her injuries, Dr. Phil challenges the official narrative—inviting listeners to reconsider everything they thought they knew about the case.
Brace yourself for a thought-provoking deep dive into one of the most baffling cases in recent memory.
Ellen Greenberg was found dead in her apartment by her live-in fiancé, Sam Goldberg.
She had been stabbed more than 20 times in the back, neck, and torso. Her death was initially ruled a homicide, but after a closed-door meeting, officials changed the ruling to suicide.
For more than 14 years, Ell…Ellen Greenberg was found dead in her apartment by her live-in fiancé, Sam Goldberg.
She had been stabbed more than 20 times in the back, neck, and torso. Her death was initially ruled a homicide, but after a closed-door meeting, officials changed the ruling to suicide.
For more than 14 years, Ellen’s parents, Josh and Sandee Greenberg, have fought to overturn that decision.
Now, after settling two lawsuits, the Philadelphia Medical Examiner’s Office will reopen the investigation. The decision follows a sworn statement from a former pathologist admitting he was wrong to change the ruling from homicide to suicide.
The Greenberg's do not believe Ellen commits' suicide and neither does Nancy Grace. Her book, What Happened to Ellen? An American Miscarriage of Justice is out today.
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• Benee Knauer - Author of "What Happened To Ellen?: An American Miscarriage of Justice"
• Guy D’Andrea - Former Prosecutor in Ellen Greenberg Case, Attorney at Laffey Bucci D’Andrea Reich & Ryan
• Caryn Stark - Forensic Psychologist, Renowned TV and Radio Trauma Expert and Consultant; Instagram: carynpsych, FB: Caryn Stark Private Practice
• Tom Brennan - PI Consultant for Ellen Greenberg's Family
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In this episode, we discuss Ellen Greenberg’s victimology and give our final thoughts.
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This week we join in the ongoing discussions being had across the nation about the perplexing Ellen Greenberg case. Ellen died after sustaining twenty knife wounds. Surprisingly her death was ruled a …Mysterious Death of Ellen Greenberg /// Part 3
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This week we join in the ongoing discussions being had across the nation about the perplexing Ellen Greenberg case. Ellen died after sustaining twenty knife wounds. Surprisingly her death was ruled a suicide. But her parents, Josh and Sandee did not agree with the ruling and so they fought for their daughter. The Greenberg’s went on a litigation battle against the Philadelphia Medical Examiner’s office and have been fighting for their daughter for fourteen years. What really happened in that apartment?
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This week we join in the ongoing discussions being had across the nation about the perplexing Ellen Greenberg case. Ellen died after sustaining twenty knife wounds. Surprisingly her death was ruled a …Mysterious Death of Ellen Greenberg /// Part 2
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This week we join in the ongoing discussions being had across the nation about the perplexing Ellen Greenberg case. Ellen died after sustaining twenty knife wounds. Surprisingly her death was ruled a suicide. But her parents, Josh and Sandee did not agree with the ruling and so they fought for their daughter. The Greenberg’s went on a litigation battle against the Philadelphia Medical Examiner’s office and have been fighting for their daughter for fourteen years. What really happened in that apartment?
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We continue our examination of Ellen Greenberg’s death. In this episode, we discuss the 911 call.
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