Episode 89: The Death of Ellen Greenberg - Part 1 of 2

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When Ellen Greenberg, a first-grade teacher at Juniata Park Academy, was found dead in her locked (from the inside) Manayunk apartment in 2011 with more than 20 stab wounds, authorities initially ruled her death a suicide. During her autopsy, the medical examiner discovered that one of Ellen's stab wounds could have potentially cut through her spinal cord, rendering her unable to continue stabbing herself. Could this really have been a suicide? During her autopsy it was also discovered that Ellen was covered in multiple bruises in various stages of healing. Despite the suicide ruling, the Greenberg family still believes Ellen was murdered and they have been fighting to change the manner of death ruling. As of this year, some of their hard work may have paid off - in January 2025 there was a major update in the case! Listen to Part 1 of the Ellen Greenberg case and let us know what you think! Sources:

Ellen Greenberg - Case documents and Details - Gavin Fish. (2025, March 8). Gavin Fish. https://gavinfish.com/cases/ellen-greenberg/

Prosecutorspod, V. a. P. B. (2022, August 20). 146. The death of Ellen Greenberg Part 1 of 4 — Little locked room. The Prosecutors Podcast. https://prosecutorspodcast.com/2022/08/23/146-the-death-of-ellen-greenberg-part-1-of-4-little-locked-room/

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This episode of The Dark Oak was created, researched, written, recorded, hosted, edited, published, and marketed by Cynthia and Stefanie of Just Us Gals Productions with artwork by Justyse Himes and Music by Ryan Creep