6. The Mysterious Death of Ellen Greenberg Part 1
11/04/24 • 26 min
The case we're diving into today dates back to 2011, but the fight to determine the true cause of death is still ongoing in the courts. This is Part 1 of the perplexing and heartbreaking case of Ellen Greenberg.
Ellen was a 27-year-old first-grade teacher found dead in her apartment on a snowy evening in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on January 26, 2011. She had been stabbed 20 times, and her death was shockingly ruled a suicide—despite the violent nature of her injuries. This ruling sparked a 13-year battle for her family, who have relentlessly fought to have her cause of death reclassified as a homicide.
Content Warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics like suicide and domestic abuse, which may be upsetting to some listeners.
The National Suicide Prevention Talk Line
Offers help in over 150 languages.
Call 1- 800-273-8255or text HELLO to 741741
The National Domestic Violence Hotline
Call 800.799.SAFE (7233) or text STOP to connect with live advocates who can help you with domestic violence issues. You can also find local providers and resources on their website.
Source Material:
- Andrea Cavallier, She died from 20 stab wounds, but it was ruled a suicide. Ellen Greenberg’s parents are fighting for justice (Independent, 2023)
- Stephanie Farr, Philadelphia Medical Examiner's Office investigation report on Ellen Greenberg, DocumentCloud
- Leigh Egan, New information suggests young fiancée found stabbed 20 times did NOT search online for suicide (CrimeOnline, 2021)
- Gavin Fish Website
- Crime Timelines Website
- Joe Brandt, Pennsylvania Supreme Court to hear arguments over 2011 death of Philadelphia teacher Ellen Greenberg (CBS News, 2024)
- Ashley Flowers, MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF: Ellen Greenberg (Crime Junkies Podcast) - 911 Audio Source
Disclaimer: All opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and are based on the information available to me at the time of recording. While I strive for accuracy, I encourage listeners to do their own research and form their own conclusions.
Hey there weekend detectives - Share your thoughts and theories on this case with us at:
- Email: [email protected]
- Twitter: @redstringspod
The case we're diving into today dates back to 2011, but the fight to determine the true cause of death is still ongoing in the courts. This is Part 1 of the perplexing and heartbreaking case of Ellen Greenberg.
Ellen was a 27-year-old first-grade teacher found dead in her apartment on a snowy evening in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on January 26, 2011. She had been stabbed 20 times, and her death was shockingly ruled a suicide—despite the violent nature of her injuries. This ruling sparked a 13-year battle for her family, who have relentlessly fought to have her cause of death reclassified as a homicide.
Content Warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics like suicide and domestic abuse, which may be upsetting to some listeners.
The National Suicide Prevention Talk Line
Offers help in over 150 languages.
Call 1- 800-273-8255or text HELLO to 741741
The National Domestic Violence Hotline
Call 800.799.SAFE (7233) or text STOP to connect with live advocates who can help you with domestic violence issues. You can also find local providers and resources on their website.
Source Material:
- Andrea Cavallier, She died from 20 stab wounds, but it was ruled a suicide. Ellen Greenberg’s parents are fighting for justice (Independent, 2023)
- Stephanie Farr, Philadelphia Medical Examiner's Office investigation report on Ellen Greenberg, DocumentCloud
- Leigh Egan, New information suggests young fiancée found stabbed 20 times did NOT search online for suicide (CrimeOnline, 2021)
- Gavin Fish Website
- Crime Timelines Website
- Joe Brandt, Pennsylvania Supreme Court to hear arguments over 2011 death of Philadelphia teacher Ellen Greenberg (CBS News, 2024)
- Ashley Flowers, MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF: Ellen Greenberg (Crime Junkies Podcast) - 911 Audio Source
Disclaimer: All opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and are based on the information available to me at the time of recording. While I strive for accuracy, I encourage listeners to do their own research and form their own conclusions.
Hey there weekend detectives - Share your thoughts and theories on this case with us at:
- Email: [email protected]
- Twitter: @redstringspod
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5. The Karen Read Murder Trial
Today, we’re diving into the unsolved murder of John O’Keefe and the subsequent trial of his girlfriend, Karen Read, who was accused of his death.
O’Keefe died during a snowstorm on January 29, 2022, under suspicious circumstances. He was found outside a home in Canton, Massachusetts, with significant injuries and signs of exposure to harsh weather conditions. The central question in the Karen Read case is how he sustained those injuries.
Source Material:
- Your True Crime Library, 2022-2024, Commonwealth V Karen Read
- Tim Stelloh, Karen Read murder trial: Messy investigation exposes problems with police work that public rarely sees, experts say (NBC News, 2024)
- Frank O'Laughlin, See all the messages Karen Read and John O'Keefe exchanged before he died (Boston 25 News, 2024)
- Matt Schooley, A timeline of the Karen Read case and the story behind the high-profile Massachusetts murder trial (CBS News, 2024)
Hey there weekend detectives - Share your thoughts and theories on this case with us at:
- Email: [email protected]
- Twitter: @redstringspod
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7. The Mysterious Death of Ellen Greenberg Part 2
The case we're diving into today dates back to 2011, but the fight to determine the true cause of death is still ongoing in the courts. This is Part 1 of the perplexing and heartbreaking case of Ellen Greenberg.
Ellen was a 27-year-old first-grade teacher found dead in her apartment on a snowy evening in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on January 26, 2011. She had been stabbed 20 times, and her death was shockingly ruled a suicide—despite the violent nature of her injuries. This ruling sparked a 13-year battle for her family, who have relentlessly fought to have her cause of death reclassified as a homicide.
Content Warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics like suicide and domestic abuse, which may be upsetting to some listeners.
The National Suicide Prevention Talk Line
Offers help in over 150 languages.
Call 1- 800-273-8255or text HELLO to 741741
The National Domestic Violence Hotline
Call 800.799.SAFE (7233) or text STOP to connect with live advocates who can help you with domestic violence issues. You can also find local providers and resources on their website.
Source Material:
- Andrea Cavallier, She died from 20 stab wounds, but it was ruled a suicide. Ellen Greenberg’s parents are fighting for justice (Independent, 2023)
- Stephanie Farr, Philadelphia Medical Examiner's Office investigation report on Ellen Greenberg, DocumentCloud
- Leigh Egan, New information suggests young fiancée found stabbed 20 times did NOT search online for suicide (CrimeOnline, 2021)
- Gavin Fish Website
- Crime Timelines Website
- Joe Brandt, Pennsylvania Supreme Court to hear arguments over 2011 death of Philadelphia teacher Ellen Greenberg (CBS News, 2024)
- Ashley Flowers, MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF: Ellen Greenberg (Crime Junkies Podcast) - 911 Audio Source
Disclaimer: All opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and are based on the information available to me at the time of recording. While I strive for accuracy, I encourage listeners to do their own research and form their own conclusions.
Hey there weekend detectives - Share your thoughts and theories on this case with us at:
- Email: [email protected]
- Twitter: @redstringspod
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