Ellen Greenberg death investigation
The Philadelphia Medical Examiner's office re-ruled Ellen Greenberg's 2011 death as a suicide on February 20, 2026, following a settlement agreement. As of February 20, 2026: Federal prosecutors are issuing subpoenas to Philadelphia agencies as part of an investigation into potential corruption, obstruction of justice, and evidence tampering related to the case. The family's attorneys have criticized the re-ruling as flawed, while former FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer expressed skepticism about the suicide ruling, stating "something went on in this that just doesn't sit right." Greenberg, a Philadelphia teacher, was found with over 20 stab wounds, and her death was initially ruled a homicide before being reclassified as a suicide.
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2026
8 updatesThe Philadelphia Medical Examiner's office has re-ruled Ellen Greenberg's 2011 death as a suicide, according to a report released on October 13, 2025. This decision follows a settlement where the city agreed to re-examine the case. Attorneys for the Greenberg family have criticized the review, calling it flawed and an attempt to justify a predetermined conclusion.
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Federal prosecutors are reportedly issuing subpoenas to Philadelphia agencies connected to Ellen Greenberg's death, as part of an investigation into potential corruption, obstruction of justice, and evidence tampering. This development comes after 15 years of the family seeking answers regarding her death.
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Ellen Greenberg's parents appeared on Court TV and spoke out in a recent interview, continuing to assert that their daughter did not commit suicide.
A former Philadelphia district attorney has urged federal investigators to examine why Ellen Greenberg's autopsy report's cause of death was altered from homicide to suicide, and questions are being raised about a neuropathologist's examination.
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Federal investigators are reportedly examining the 2011 death of Ellen Greenberg, a Philadelphia teacher found with over 20 stab wounds. Former FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer expressed skepticism about the suicide ruling, stating "something went on in this that just doesn't sit right." The case involves a controversial re-ruling of her death from homicide to suicide.
Ellen Greenberg's parents have made a public plea to her ex-fiancé, Sam Goldberg, and his family to cooperate with the ongoing federal probe and provide answers to unresolved questions.
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Federal authorities have reportedly initiated steps to reopen the investigation into the 2011 death of Ellen Greenberg, who was found with numerous stab wounds. This development follows a lawsuit filed by her family in 2022 concerning the handling of the initial investigation, and recent calls for federal examination of the case's autopsy report alterations.
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The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reportedly requested documents related to the Ellen Greenberg case in January, indicating a concrete step in the ongoing federal inquiry.
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2025
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2025
5 updatesA Philadelphia judge officially closed the record on the Ellen Greenberg death review on October 14, 2025, following a settlement that included a reexamination of the case and a $650,000 payment to her parents. The family is hopeful following the prospect of a federal investigation into how her death was handled by Philadelphia agencies, with the U.S. Attorney's office issuing subpoenas. Greenberg's death, initially ruled a homicide, was later reclassified as suicide despite her having 20 stab wounds.
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The Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas has closed the record on the Ellen Greenberg case, reaffirming her 2011 death as a suicide. Greenberg's parents expressed outrage at the findings, and their attorney called the report an embarrassment. The family has vowed to continue their fight for justice outside the city of Philadelphia.
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The city of Philadelphia has officially closed its investigation into the death of Ellen Greenberg, after nearly 15 years. Despite the closure of the local inquiry, her parents have stated their commitment to continuing their fight for answers and pursuing justice. Their attorneys indicated that while they are done with the city's investigation, their pursuit of the truth is ongoing.
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A recent review of Ellen Greenberg's case uncovered 20 additional bruises and three more stab wounds, bringing the total to 23 stab wounds and 31 bruises, yet Philadelphia's Chief Medical Examiner maintained the suicide ruling.
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The pathologist who performed Ellen Greenberg's 2011 autopsy, Dr. Marlon Osbourne, has stated he no longer believes her death was a suicide. This change in stance follows a review of new information and contradicts the official ruling. Greenberg was found with 20 stab wounds, and her parents have long contested the suicide conclusion.
2022
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2022
2 updatesThe Chester County District Attorney's office announces it will reopen the investigation into Ellen Greenberg's death, following the Pennsylvania Attorney General's office relinquishing the case due to an 'appearance of' conflict of interest.
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The Pennsylvania Attorney General's office, then led by Josh Shapiro, reaffirms the suicide ruling after conducting its own review of the case, a decision that is criticized by the Greenberg family.
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2020
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2020
1 updateThe Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas allows the Greenbergs' civil case to proceed past the motion to dismiss stage, setting a potential trial date for 2021.
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2019
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2019
1 updateEllen's parents, Josh and Sandee Greenberg, file a civil lawsuit against the Philadelphia Medical Examiner's Office and Dr. Marlon Osbourne, seeking to change the official manner of death to 'homicide' or 'undetermined'.
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2011
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2011
2 updatesWeeks after the initial ruling, Medical Examiner Marlon Osbourne changes the manner of death to suicide, a decision that sparks controversy and is not immediately explained to Ellen's parents.
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An autopsy is performed by Medical Examiner Marlon Osbourne, who initially rules Ellen's death a homicide.
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