Ellen Greenberg
Ellen R. Greenberg
📍 Venice Loft Apartments, Philadelphia, PA
🏛️ Philadelphia Police Department
Case Summary
Ellen Greenberg, a 27-year-old teacher, was found dead in her apartment on January 26, 2011, with a knife embedded in her chest. Despite the presence of multiple stab wounds, there were no signs of forced entry or struggle. Initial investigations suggested suicide, but the case remains controversial, sparking public interest and continuing debate.
Timeline of Events
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January 26, 2011
6:40 PMPronounced Dead
Ellen Greenberg was pronounced dead by PFD Medic-5 at her apartment.
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January 26, 2011
5:00 PMLast Seen
Ellen's fiancé, Samuel Goldberg, left the apartment for the gym.
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January 26, 2011
7:00 PMEmergency Call
Samuel returned, found the apartment secured, and called 911 after discovering Ellen.
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January 27, 2011
Initial Investigation
Police began interviews and examined the crime scene.
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March 8, 2019
Case Review
The Attorney General's office reviewed evidence and concluded the manner of death as suicide.
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Points of Interest / Key Leads
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Investigation Findings
Lead #1Multiple stab wounds found on the body with no signs of struggle.
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Mental Health
Lead #2Ellen had been struggling with anxiety and was under psychiatric care.
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Criminal Investigation
Lead #3The case remains controversial, raising questions about suicide vs. homicide.
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Legal Review
Lead #4Ongoing debates regarding the conclusions drawn by law enforcement.
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Public Interest
Lead #5The case has attracted widespread media attention and public scrutiny.
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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