Episode #124: Ellen Greenberg - Suspicious Death (2011)

Join Cait, Jenealle, and Shannon as they discuss the case of Ellen Greenberg, a beautiful, bubbly, young teacher at Juniata Park Academy. Ellen was known for her infectious smile, a passion for teaching, and her love of life. On January 26, 2011, her life was tragically cut short, and the circumstances around her death remain a hot topic of debate and a strange mystery.

Ellen Greenberg

Birth: 06/23/1983 – Death: 01/26/2011

Sex: Female

Hometown: Born in New York, lived in the Manayunk section of Philadelphia, PA – Philadelphia County

Crime Scene: Kitchen of the 2-bedroom apartment

Last Known Location Alive: Apartment in Manayunk

Injury Description: 20 stab wounds to the neck and chest

Suspect Description: Unknown

Additional Information: Initially ruled as a homicide, then changed to suicide after initial investigation showed no forced entry or signs of struggle

DNA: Unknown

Fingerprints: Reports do not show that the weapon was fingerprinted to prints other than Ellen’s

If you have information, contact the Philadelphia Police Department, 5th District at (215) 686-3050.

Sources:

https://gavinfish.com/cases/ellen-greenberg/ - court docs and case files

https://www.pennlive.com/crime/2023/05/ellen-greenberg-died-by-suicide-with-20-stab-wounds-her-parents-are-out-to-prove-thats-impossible.html

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/philadelphia-teacher-death-suicide-ellen-greenberg-parents-say-murder-48-hours/?ftag=CNM-00-10aab5i

https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/truecrimesociety/the-death-of-ellen-greenberg-27-pa-t2168.html