The Case of Ellen Greenberg: What Really Happened ?

True Crime with Rachel Shannon · Jun 27, 2025 · 31m

In 2011, Ellen Greenberg, a 27-year-old teacher from Philadelphia, was found dead in her apartment with 20 stab wounds.

Although initially ruled a homicide, her death was later controversially reclassified as a suicide—despite multiple wounds to her back and neck.

Her parents have been fighting for over a decade to get the cause of death changed and for a proper investigation.

Update: In early 2025, the original medical examiner formally recanted his suicide ruling, stating her death should be considered “something other than suicide.” The family also settled a civil suit with the city, which…