The controversial case surrounding the death of Ellen Greenberg, a 27-year-old teacher found dead in her Philadelphia apartment in January 2011, has taken a significant turn as new evidence prompts authorities to reconsider the circumstances of her death. Initially ruled a suicide by stabbing, new findings from forensic pathologist Dr. Cyril Wecht have led to a request to overturn the suicide ruling. In a statement, Dr. Wecht emphasized, “My examination of the evidence leads me to conclude that Ellen’s death was more likely a homicide than a suicide. The manner in which she was found raises too many questions that cannot be ignored.” Greenberg was discovered by her fiancé, who found her in the kitchen with 20 stab wounds, including multiple injuries to the neck. Despite these discrepancies, police maintained the suicide narrative for over a decade. However, attorney Marissa Dutton, representing Greenberg’s family, has filed a civil suit under the new ruling and said, “We hope to finally get the answers Ellen’s family has been desperately seeking for more than 12 years.” Initially, her death was compounded by the findings of another pathologist who labeled it as suicide following an autopsy. The Pennsylvania State Police have stated that they are now reviewing the circumstances surrounding the case based on Dr. Wecht’s recent input, which has also included a re-examination of the evidence. “Our goal is to ensure that justice is served and that the truth about what happened to Ellen comes to light,” said Dutton. The case has garnered considerable media attention and public interest due to the numerous inconsistencies noted over the years, with community members urging law enforcement to pursue a thorough investigation.
Ellen Greenberg Case Reopened: New Pathologist Disputes Previous Suicide Ruling
