CRIME
A Family's Fight for Truth: The Mysterious Death of Ellen Greenberg
Philadelphia, USASat Sep 27 2025
Ellen Greenberg, a 27-year-old first-grade teacher, was found dead in her Philadelphia apartment in 2011. Her fiancé, Sam Goldberg, called 911, reporting that he found her on the kitchen floor with a knife in her chest. The initial autopsy revealed 20 stab wounds and 11 bruises on her body, leading Dr. Marlon Osbourne to rule her death a homicide.
However, months later, the ruling was changed to suicide without any explanation. This sudden shift left Ellen's parents, Sandee and Josh Greenberg, questioning the truth behind their daughter's death. For the past 14 years, they have been on a relentless quest to uncover what really happened.
The Greenbergs' journey is documented in the three-part series "Death in Apartment 603: What Happened to Ellen Greenberg? " set to premiere on Hulu. In an interview, Sandee and Josh expressed their determination to find the truth. Josh stated, "We are just two parents who want the truth for our daughter. That's it. "
In 2019, the Greenbergs sued the City of Philadelphia, demanding that the manner of death be changed back to homicide. The lawsuit led to a settlement where city officials agreed to reevaluate the original autopsy. Dr. Osbourne also signed a statement indicating that the manner of death should not be classified as suicide.
The city has yet to complete its reevaluation, but a Philadelphia judge has ordered it to be finished by October 14. Sandee mentioned that their fight has empowered them to dig deeper and uncover more evidence. The documentary highlights the Greenbergs' unwavering determination and the support they received from a community of experts who also questioned the official ruling.
The Greenbergs' story is a testament to a parent's love and the lengths they will go to for justice. Their fight has raised important questions about the handling of the case and the need for transparency in such investigations.
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If Ellen Greenberg's death was a suicide, why didn't she just use a smaller knife?
How has the legal system failed to provide justice for Ellen Greenberg and her family?
If Ellen Greenberg's death was a suicide, why did she need 20 stab wounds to get the job done?
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