Judge dumbfounded by error at site where teacher found stabbed 20 times

The tragic death of 27-year-old Philadelphia teacher Ellen Greenberg in 2011 has been shrouded in controversy and mystery. Found in her kitchen with nearly two dozen stab wounds and covered in bruises, her death was initially ruled a suicide by the city’s medical examiner. However, her parents, Dr. Josh and Sandee Greenberg, have been fighting this determination in court, alleging a cover-up and conspiracy to disguise their daughter’s homicide as suicide.

During a recent court hearing, Judge Michael Erdos expressed confusion over the suicide ruling, stating that the handling of the crime scene and the subsequent investigation were questionable. The Greenbergs, along with outside investigators, have raised concerns about the cleaning of the crime scene before detectives arrived, as well as the removal of Ellen’s belongings by her fiancé’s uncle, a prominent Pennsylvania judge.

The lawsuit filed by the Greenbergs accuses city officials and the medical examiner’s office of intentionally causing emotional distress and covering up the true nature of Ellen’s death. While one defendant was dismissed from the case, four others remain, including former city pathologist Dr. Marlon Osbourne and retired Homicide Sgt. Tim Cooney.

Over the years, experts and investigators have cast doubt on the suicide ruling, pointing to evidence that suggests foul play. Ellen’s fiancé, Sam Goldberg, recently broke his silence on the case, expressing disbelief at the suicide ruling and emphasizing the impact of mental illness.

Forensic pathologist Dr. Cyril Wecht, who conducted an independent review of the autopsy, found the evidence strongly suspicious of homicide. Despite a previous diagnosis of anxiety, Ellen’s psychiatrist noted that she did not have suicidal thoughts or feelings before her death.

The Greenbergs have been relentless in their pursuit of justice for their daughter, filing multiple lawsuits and seeking to change the designation on her death certificate from suicide to homicide or undetermined. The case remains ongoing, with the Pennsylvania Supreme Court set to hear their appeal.

As the legal battle continues, questions linger about the circumstances surrounding Ellen Greenberg’s death. The search for truth and justice for Ellen remains a driving force for her parents, who are determined to uncover the real story behind their daughter’s tragic demise.