Ellen Greenberg // 170 // Part 1 // Mysterious death

07/01/23 • 44 min

On January 26th, 2011, Ellen Greenberg left work because Philadelphia was getting hit with a blizzard. She got back to her apartment where she lived with her fiancé Sam Goldberg and she was later pronounced dead that evening. She had 20 stab wounds, and her death was ruled a homicide, but the manner of death was reversed and officially ruled a suicide in February of 2011.
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07/01/23 • 44 min

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Drinking The Cool Aid - Ellen Greenberg // 170 // Part 1 // Mysterious death

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In this intriguing episode titled "Ellen Greenberg // 170 // Part 1 // Mysterious Death," we delve into the perplexing case of 27-year-old Ellen Rae Greenberg. A successful teacher in Philadelphia, Ellen's life took a tragic turn when she was found dead on her kitchen floor. Initially ruled as a suicide, the investigation eventually shifted to a homicide. With no signs of forced entry or struggle, the circumstances surrounding Ellen's death remain puzzling. Friends and family express concerns about changes in her behavior, while her parents question how she could have inflicted multiple stab wounds on herself. Amidst a complex investigation, her parents continue their quest for justice, convinced that their daughter's death was not self-inflicted. This thought-provoking episode raises questions about mental health, relationships, and the pursuit of truth in the face of tragedy.

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27-year-old Ellen Rae Greenberg was a teacher to her first-grade students at Juniata (Jew-nee-odd-a) Park Academy in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Penn State as a communications major, and considered becoming a speech pathologist, but decided to take a different path and went to Temple University at night to earn her teaching credentials. On the morning of January 26th, 2011, Ellen spoke to her mom at 7 AM and the two of them had a pleasant conversation, her mom said there was

Ellen Greenberg // 170 // Part 1 // Mysterious death Top Questions Answered

What happened to Ellen Greenberg?

Ellen Greenberg died in her apartment from multiple stab wounds.

What was Ellen Greenberg's profession?

Ellen Greenberg was a teacher in Philadelphia.

Did Ellen Greenberg show any signs of distress before her death?

Yes, Ellen exhibited signs of stress and anxiety prior to her death.

How old was Ellen Greenberg when she died?

Ellen Greenberg was 27 years old at the time of her death.

How was Ellen Greenberg's death initially classified?

Initially, Ellen Greenberg's death was classified as suicide.

Who disputed the initial classification of Ellen Greenberg's death?

Ellen Greenberg's parents disputed the initial classification of her death.

What prompted Ellen Greenberg's parents to believe her death was a homicide?

Ellen's parents believed her death was a homicide due to the number and nature of the stab wounds.

How did Ellen Greenberg's fiancé find her body?

Ellen's fiancé, Sam Goldberg, found her body on the kitchen floor after breaking down the door.

Were there any signs of forced entry in Ellen Greenberg's apartment?

No, there were no signs of forced entry or intruders in Ellen Greenberg's apartment.

What were the circumstances surrounding Ellen Greenberg's death?

Ellen Greenberg was found dead in her apartment with multiple stab wounds, and the circumstances surrounding her death were initially classified as suicide, but later disputed by her parents.

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