Ellen Greenberg
Ellen R. Greenberg
📍 Venice Loft Apartments, Philadelphia, PA
🏛️ Philadelphia Police Department / Office of the Medical Examiner
Case Summary
Ellen Greenberg, a 27-year-old teacher, was found dead in her apartment on January 26, 2011, with a knife in her chest. Initial investigations deemed her death a suicide, despite evidence suggesting otherwise. Key interviews raised questions about her mental state, but family denied knowledge of suicide ideations. The case has since closed with suicide as the determined manner of death.
Timeline of Events
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January 26, 2011
06:40 PMDeath Pronounced
Ellen Greenberg pronounced dead by PFD Medic-5.
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January 26, 2011
05:00 PMReturn Home
Ellen's fiancé, Samuel Goldberg, returned home and discovered her body.
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January 26, 2011
Last Communication
Ellen last communicated with her mother via phone at 07:00 AM.
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January 26, 2011
Interview with Psychiatrist
Dr. Berman discussed Ellen's anxiety and treatment plans.
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March 8, 2019
Case Closure
Investigation concluded with suicide determination communicated to family.
Key Locations
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Points of Interest / Key Leads
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Mental Health
Lead #1Ellen was struggling with severe anxiety and received therapy.
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Personal Relationships
Lead #2Ellen was engaged to her fiancé, who reported no known issues.
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Evidence
Lead #3Searches related to methods of committing suicide found on her computer.
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Witness Interviews
Lead #4Family and friends reported no prior indications of suicidal thoughts.
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Medical Records
Lead #5Prescription medications indicated attempts to manage anxiety and sleep issues.
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Case Information
Case Type:
Cold Case
Status:
Closed
Case Number:8
Started:January 26, 2011 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:July 1, 2025