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Nancy Grace is calling out the truth behind the suspicious death of Ellen Greenberg — a woman found with 20 stab wounds yet ruled an unaliving. In this exclusive STS interview, Nancy doesn't hold back. She exposes major investigative failures, unanswered questions, and what she really believes happened to Ellen. In her latest book, What Happened to Ellen?: An American Miscarriage of Justice, Nancy Grace dives deep into this haunting case and reveals new insights about why justice for Ellen Greenberg still hasn't been served—and why her parents are still fighting the hardest battle of their lives. Listen as Nancy Grace confronts injustice head-on and demands answers that the public has waited over a decade to hear. Find Nancy's Book Here: Https://a.co/d/c9aiXWQ #NancyGrace #EllenGreenberg #TrueCrime #JusticeForEllen #STSEpisode #TrueCrimeCommunity #CrimePodcast #UnsolvedMystery #JusticeMatters Thanks for supporting the show and being a part of #STSNation! Donate to STS' Trial Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ...VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcastCheck out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLxSupport the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivorEmail: SurvivingTheSurvivor@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
PART TWO: On January 26, 2011, twenty-seven-year-old first-grade teacher Ellen Greenberg was found dead in her Philadelphia apartment with twenty-three stab wounds and more than thirty bruises. Despite the violence of the scene, her death was ruled a suicide—a ruling that has been challenged for more than a decade by Ellen's parents, Josh and Sandee Greenberg. The case has since become one of the most hotly debated unsolved deaths in the country, raising questions about investigative integrity, forensic inconsistencies, and what justice really looks like when institutions close ranks. In this two-part episode, we revisit Ellen's case through the lens of the Hulu documentary Death in Apartment 603 and the newly released 2025 report by Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Lindsay Simon, which once again reaffirms suicide as the official manner of death. We unpack the new findings, the conflicting expert opinions, and the haunting contradictions that still surround the case. Join us as we look closer at a case where every answer seems to lead to another question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The mysterious death of Ellen Greenberg continues to shock the nation — a young Philadelphia woman found with over 20 stab wounds to her neck, back, and heart, yet her death was ruled an unaliving, not a homicide. Now, award-winning attorneys and hosts of The Prosecutors Podcast join STS for an in-depth discussion and analysis after a long deep dive into this deeply disturbing case. Many believe possible corruption and cover-ups prevented Ellen's death from ever being properly investigated. Could justice for Ellen Greenberg finally be within reach? Find Brett and Alice on @ProsecutorsPodcast #EllenGreenberg #JusticeForEllen #ProsecutorsPodcast #TrueCrime #PhiladelphiaMystery #STS #EllenGreenbergCase #TrueCrimeCommunity #murderMysteryThanks for supporting the show and being a part of #STSNation! Donate to STS' Trial Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ...VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcastCheck out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLxSupport the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivorEmail: SurvivingTheSurvivor@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
PART ONE: On January 26, 2011, twenty-seven-year-old first-grade teacher Ellen Greenberg was found dead in her Philadelphia apartment with twenty-three stab wounds and more than thirty bruises. Despite the violence of the scene, her death was ruled a suicide—a ruling that has been challenged for more than a decade by Ellen's parents, Josh and Sandee Greenberg. The case has since become one of the most hotly debated unsolved deaths in the country, raising questions about investigative integrity, forensic inconsistencies, and what justice really looks like when institutions close ranks. In this two-part episode, we revisit Ellen's case through the lens of the Hulu documentary Death in Apartment 603 and the newly released 2025 report by Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Lindsay Simon, which once again reaffirms suicide as the official manner of death. We unpack the new findings, the conflicting expert opinions, and the haunting contradictions that still surround the case. Join us as we look closer at a case where every answer seems to lead to another question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The mysterious death of Ellen Greenberg continues to upset and shock Philadelphia residents and true crime followers nationwide as officials, once again, classify her 20 stab wounds to the neck, back, head, and heart as the result of an unaliving—not a suspicious death. The case, which has long been surrounded by controversy, was never formally investigated as a homicide. In this STS episode, Emmy Award-Winning Journalist Joel Waldman is joined by Ellen's parents Josh and Sandee Greenberg, Guy D'Andrea, and Former Judge Pat Dugan as they continue to fight for justice, answers and the truth about Ellen Greenberg. Originally ruled a homicide, the Medical Examiner quickly changed the finding to an unaliving, a decision that has fueled years of public skepticism. Even more unsettling, the same examiner has since admitted he now finds the case suspicious—yet a new review by another medical expert has concluded the opposite, returning the case to square one. With such a disturbing and peculiar set of injuries, many are left asking the same haunting question: what really happened to Ellen Greenberg?Thanks for supporting the show and being a part of #STSNation! Donate to STS' Trial Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ...VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcastCheck out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLxSupport the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivorEmail: SurvivingTheSurvivor@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Today I'm joined by Director and Showrunner Nancy Schwartzman to discuss DEATH IN APARTMENT 603: WHAT HAPPENED TO ELLEN GREENBERG?The emotional and gripping docuseries investigates the mysterious death of Ellen Greenberg, a 27-year-old Philadelphia schoolteacher found dead in the apartment she shared with her fiancé on a snowy night in January 2011, just seven months before her upcoming wedding. Greenberg sustained 20 knife wounds and had 11 bruises on her body in various stages of healing. To the shock of many who knew her, detectives on the scene treated her death as a suicide; but when her autopsy results came back, her cause of death was ruled a homicide. Shortly thereafter, the manner of death was inexplicably reversed to suicide, and the city of Philadelphia shut the case without further investigation. Now, 14 years later, this three-part series exclusively follows Ellen's parents, Sandee and Josh Greenberg, as they fight to reopen the investigation and learn the truth about their daughter's untimely death. DEATH IN APARTMENT 603: WHAT HAPPENED TO ELLEN GREENBERG?features more than 20 new interviews with those who knew Greenberg best, including close friends, family members, and her former students and colleagues, painting a portrait of a warm, vibrant young woman who was planning her wedding and deeply loved by those who knew her. The docuseries also grants rare access to Greenberg's case file, including her fiancé's frantic 911 call, crime scene photos, autopsy analysis and surveillance footage. Additional new interviews include former neighbors and staff who were present in Greenberg's apartment building at the time of her death, a former colleague of her fiancé, and attorneys and law enforcement experts. The show delivers an intimate look into Greenberg's life and a probing examination of the cracks in the system that have left one haunting question unanswered: What really happened to Ellen Greenberg?Today's episode of the Following Films Podcast is brought to you by Google Workspace. We use Google Workspace to keep things running smoothly and efficiently here at Following Films, and I can't recommend it enough. Try it for your business and see how it can help you stay organized and connected. If you sign up using my link, you'll get a discount — and you'll be supporting the show: https://referworkspace.app.goo.gl/G6uF.DEATH IN APARTMENT 603: WHAT HAPPENED TO ELLEN GREENBERG? Is now streaming on HULUI hope you enjoy the show
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In this episode of the Uploft Interior Design Podcast, I tackle a design question from Taunya in Fountain, Colorado, who wants to create a European cottage feel in her home. Drawing from my own experiences living in a quaint French cottage during high school, I share essential elements like exposed beams, rustic wood furnishings, and cozy decor to help her achieve that charming aesthetic. I also discuss the intriguing true crime documentary on Hulu, "Death in Apartment 603: What Happened to Ellen Greenberg," highlighting the mysterious circumstances surrounding her death and the inconsistencies in the investigation. I invite listeners to share their thoughts on both design and true crime, and I look forward to hearing about your own journeys! Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to the Uploft Interior Design Podcast01:21 - Betsy's Halloween Plans02:05 - Design Question from Taunya: Evoking a European Cottage Feel02:15 - Betsy's Personal Experience in a European Cottage04:45 - Key Elements of European Cottage Design08:32 - Creating a Cozy and Inviting Atmosphere15:56 - Deep Dive into Hulu's Death in Apartment 603 Links: Uploft.com AffordableInteriorDesign.com Submit your design questions to be featured on the show Become a Premium Member and access the bonus episodes Click here to become an interior designer with Uploft's Interior Design Academy. Get Betsy's book: betsyhelmuth.com/book For more about our residential interior design services, visit ModernInteriorDesign.com For our commercial interior design services, visit OfficeInteriorDesign.com Follow Us: Instagram: @uploftinteriordesign Facebook: facebook.com/UploftIntDes TikTok: tiktok.com/@uploftinteriordesign If you enjoy the show, please spread the word and leave a review on iTunes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Send us a text "Death in Apartment 603: What Happened to Ellen Greenberg," which investigates the mysterious 2011 death of Ellen Greenberg. The documentary examines the case's inconsistencies, the change in her cause of death from homicide to suicide, and the decade-long fight for answers by her parents. Follow usInstagram @themurdermamasFacebook Group @themurdermamasTicTok @themurdermamas2YouTube @themurdermamasEmail themurdermamas@gmail.comSupport the show
On January 26, 2011, 27-year-old Greenberg was discovered deceased in her Philadelphia apartment by her fiancé, Sam Goldberg, during a severe snowstorm. What really happened to Ellen Greenberg?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Rich Zeoli- Hour 3: 5:05pm- Judge Pat Dugan—Republican Candidate for District Attorney of Philadelphia—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his campaign as well as his pledge to review the Ellen Greenberg case. He explains, “the only way we are going to make our city safer is if we say goodbye to Larry Krasner. Send him back to San Francisco.” To learn more about his campaign, visit: https://www.judgeduganforda.com. 5:20pm- Democrats and media members are apoplectic over the Trump administration's decision to construct a grand ballroom at the White House—expanding the residence's East Wing. President Trump has insisted construction will be privately funded, at no expense to the taxpayer. Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) implored future presidents to rename the ballroom after Barack Obama. Meanwhile, a former Congressman said that the next Democrat to hold the presidency should demolish the renovation! 5:30pm- While speaking with a BBC reporter, Kamala Harris said she won't rule out running for president again. Hilariously, the reporter notes that oddsmakers currently think actor/wrestler Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has a better chance of being president than she does! 5:40pm- While appearing on an NBA podcast, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) complained about his tough childhood—eating nothing by white bread and Kraft macaroni and cheese. But his father was a wealthy attorney for Getty Oil! Is this proof Newsom will say literally anything? 5:50pm- Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson freaked out after a reporter who used the term “illegal aliens” during a recent press conference. No wonder his approval rating is 6%. 5:55pm- Did Gov. JB Pritzker (D-IL) just say something nice about President Donald Trump??? Sort of.
On January 26, 2011, 27-year-old Ellen Greenberg left work early when a snowstorm hit Philadelphia. She stopped for gas on her way home, then spent the afternoon grading papers in the apartment she shared with her fiancé, Sam. That evening, Sam called 911 to report that he had found Ellen in the kitchen with a knife in her chest. She had been stabbed twenty times, including multiple wounds to the back of her head and neck. At first, the Medical Examiner ruled her death a homicide. But weeks later, the ruling was changed to suicide, shocking many. Ellen's parents have spent more than a decade fighting that decision, convinced their daughter didn't take her own life, and that the truth about what happened to her is still being covered up. Editor: Shannon Keirce Research/Writing: Haley Gray SUBMIT A CASE HERE: Cases@DetectivePerspectivePod.com SOCIAL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/detperspective/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/detperspective FIND DERRICK HERE Twitter: https://twitter.com/DerrickL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DerrickLevasseur Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DerrickVLevasseur CRIME WEEKLY AND COFFEE Criminal Coffee Company: https://www.CriminalCoffeeCo.com Crime Weekly: https://crimeweeklypodcast.com/shop ADS: 1. https://www.UncommonGoods.com/Detective - Get 15% off your next gift! 2. https://www.HomeAglow.com/Detective - Get your first 3 hours of cleaning for only $19!
This week on Pathology with Dr. Priya, a Zone 7 series, Sheryl McCollum and Dr. Priya Banerjee continue their forensic review of the 2011 death of Ellen Greenberg, a young woman found with more than twenty stab wounds in her Philadelphia apartment. Picking up where part one left off, Dr. Priya discusses the two critical stab wounds that penetrated Ellen's brain stem and spinal cord; injuries she believes would have rendered her incapable of any further self-harm. From the anatomy of the cervical spine to the forensic interpretation of bruising, Dr. Priya explains why the medical evidence in this case still challenges the official ruling of suicide, and why the Greenberg family continues to fight for justice. Highlights (0:00) Welcome to Pathology with Dr. Priya: A Zone 7 series—Sheryl McCollum and Dr. Priya introduce part two of the Ellen Greenberg case (1:45) Dr. Priya describes how she documents injuries and explains why numbering stab wounds can mislead investigators (2:45) The base-of-skull wounds, and how it penetrated the dura, disrupting vital brainstem functions (4:45) The cervical-spine injury between C2 and C3 and how Ellen’s neurological injuries could explain the absence of defensive wounds (10:45) Distinguishing the possible order of injuries, and why positioning and directionality are critical in understanding the sequence of events (13:15) "History of mental illness does not make you suicidal.” Dr. Priya explains why psychiatric history must be interpreted cautiously in death investigations (14:15) Brusing: what it can and cannot tell investigators about struggle, timing and prior assaults (20:00) Dr. Priya reflects on the Greenberg family’s courage, and the power of their love to keep fighting for the truth About the Hosts Dr. Priya Banerjee is a board-certified forensic pathologist with extensive experience in death investigation, clinical forensics, and courtroom testimony. A graduate of Johns Hopkins, she served for over a decade as Rhode Island’s state medical examiner and now runs a private forensic pathology practice. Her work includes military deaths, NSA cases, and high-profile investigations. Dr. Priya has also been featured as a forensic expert on platforms such as CrimeOnline and Crime Stories with Nancy Grace. She is a dedicated educator, animal lover, and proud mom. Website: anchorforensicpathology.comTwitter/X: @Autopsy_MD Sheryl McCollum is an Emmy Award–winning CSI, a writer for CrimeOnline, and the Forensic and Crime Scene Expert for Crime Stories with Nancy Grace. She works as a CSI for a metro Atlanta Police Department and is the co-author of the textbook Cold Case: Pathways to Justice. Sheryl is also the founder and director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute (CCIRI), a nationally recognized nonprofit that brings together universities, law enforcement, and experts to help solve unsolved homicides, missing persons cases, and kidnappings. Email: coldcase2004@gmail.comTwitter/X: @ColdCaseTipsFacebook: @sheryl.mccollumInstagram: @officialzone7podcast
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Australia's Test captain Pat Cummins has officially been ruled out of the first Ashes Test — so what does that mean for the team balance and leadership? Menners and Gav Joshi break down the implications, including Steve Smith's return as captain, Renshaw's push for selection, and early Shield form. The pair also unpack the India–Australia ODI series, rising stars Cooper Connolly and Mitch Owen, and the cultural contrast between Aussie and Indian cricket fandom. Later, they dive into Todd Greenberg's comments about Ashes pitches, the Women's World Cup headlines — including Alana King's record-breaking spell — and a concerning off-field incident in India. (0:55) – Welcome back: Menners' social-media disaster and trolling from Indian fans. (5:34) – Big news: Cummins officially ruled out; Smith to captain again. (10:00) – Leadership styles: Smith vs Cummins and how it changes the team dynamic. (13:20) – Renshaw rumours, Shield form, and how the Test batting order might look. (21:25) – India ODI review: 40k fans, great atmosphere, and standout performances from Connolly and Owen. (33:42) – T20 preview and Greenberg's pitch comments — should Australia prepare flat or lively wickets? (42:59) – Women's World Cup: Australia dominate, Alana King's record seven-for, and security concerns in India. (53:54) – Can't Let It Go: fixing long tournaments and a heartfelt message about Allan Border. Cricket Unfiltered Merchandise is Here! We've launched our official Cricket Unfiltered merch store thanks to a brilliant partnership with Exactamundo, a longtime supporter of the show.
Peter Greenberg in conversation with David Eastaugh In 1977, White enrolled at Boston University to study journalism. While in school, he worked in a record shop in Brookline, Massachusetts, named Good Vibrations, where his singing was heard by musician Peter Greenberg of the Lyres. White adopted the stage name Barrence Whitfield to avoid being mistaken for superstar Barry White and began performing with Greenberg and former members of the Lyres as Barrence Whitfield & the Savages STARR AND THE CZARS, hailing from Washington, DC, bring together an all-star line-up of garage-rock veterans into one explosive new band. Fronted by JAKE STARR (Adam West, Jake Starr & The Delicious Fullness, Go Mod Go!, Goy Division…), the group also features PETER GREENBERG and MICHAEL LEWIS, two legends from Boston's trailblazing DMZ. After their time in DMZ, Greenberg and Lewis both carried the torch in Lyres, cementing their reputation as key figures of the late '70s and early '80s garage revival. Greenberg later went on to co-found The Customs and Barrence Whitfield & The Savages, while Lewis added his bass guitar work to bands such as The A-Bones, Yo La Tengo and The Schramms. Starr, meanwhile, became a fixture of Washington D.C.'s garage scene.
We conclude our look at the latest report in the Ellen Greenberg case. Was this a suicide? Or does Pennsylvania owe the Greenbergs further investigation?Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram Check out our website for case resources: Hang out with us on TikTokSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How in the world did medical examiners rule Ellen Greenberg's violent and suspicious death an unaliving—even after it was first labeled a homicide? More than a decade later, the case of Ellen Greenberg, a young teacher found stabbed 20 times, still raises serious questions about what really happened that night in her Philadelphia apartment--and how. Welcome to Surviving the Survivor, the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #truecrime. This show is hosted by Emmy Award-Winning Journalist Joel Waldman and his mother, Karmela Waldman, a social worker and child Holocaust survivor. Why was there no formal investigation? Why did officials change the cause of death from murder to an unaliving despite the alarming evidence? In this STS episode, we uncover the details, the outrage, and the fight for justice for Ellen Greenberg, as more people demand the truth and accountability. Join the discussion, share your thoughts, and help keep Ellen's story alive. #justiceforellen #EllenGreenberg #TrueCrime #JusticeForEllen #PhiladelphiaMystery #TrueCrimeDocumentary #UnsolvedCase #EllenGreenbergCase #murdermystery #murdernews #crimenews #truecrimecommunity #truecrimepodcast #sts #stsnationThanks for supporting the show and being a part of #STSNation! Donate to STS' Trial Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ...VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcastCheck out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLxSupport the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivorEmail: SurvivingTheSurvivor@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The people that worked her case should be fired.
We discuss the latest autopsy report in the Ellen Greenberg case in which the Philadelphia Medical Examiner's Office reaffirmed the finding of suicide.Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram Check out our website for case resources: Hang out with us on TikTokSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We first brought you this case in July 2020, when Maggie covered it solo. We're re-issuing it now because there have been developments—and Maggie and I will be sitting down together to discuss the updates in a new companion episode. On January 26, 2011, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 27-year-old Ellen Greenberg left school early ahead of a snowstorm and headed home to the Venice Lofts. A locked door. A phone that goes unanswered. Plans for the future still sitting on the counter. What happened in that quiet stretch of late afternoon that turned routine into nightmare? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A long awaited update in the death of Ellen Greenberg remains a controversial one as the Philadelphia medical examiner's office has once again ruled her death a suicide. The 27-year-old school teacher was found dead inside her locked apartment in 2011. An autopsy revealed Ellen had sustained twenty stab wounds to her head, neck, back, and heart. The ruling marks a devastating blow for Ellen's parents, who insist their daughter was murdered. President and founder of Anchor Forensic Pathology Dr. Priya Banerjee shares her analysis of the ruling. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
When Ellen Greenberg was found with 20 stab wounds, police called it suicide. Her family calls it impossible. This episode dives into one of the most puzzling and controversial cases in modern true crime.
Ellen Greenberg's shocking and suspicious death continues to raise questions more than a decade later. Officially ruled an unaliving by Philadelphia medical examiners, many believe this is a cover-up hiding a murder. Ellen Greenberg was a Philly teacher engaged to Sam Goldberg when she was found dead in her own apartment. Ellen was found with 20 stab wounds, including several to the back of her neck — details that those who loved her say make no sense. Friends and family insist Ellen would never unalive herself, and key pieces of evidence just don't seem to add up. In this Surviving The Survivor episode, Emmy Award-Winning Journalist Joel Waldman takes viewers inside Ellen's world, uncovering what was happening in her life at the time and why so many are demanding answers. What is the truth behind Ellen Greenberg's death — and will there ever be justice for Ellen? #BestGuests include Ellen Greenberg's close friends who are speaking to STS for the very first time. 911 Call Courtesy of @GavinFish who has also extensively covered this case.#justiceforellen #ellengreenberg #murdermystery #deathinvestigation #truecrimecommunity #truecrimepodcast #newsupdate #stsnationThanks for supporting the show and being a part of #STSNation! Donate to STS' Trial Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ...VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcastCheck out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLxSupport the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivorEmail: SurvivingTheSurvivor@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this interview, Death in Apartment 603 showrunner and executive producer Nancy Schwartzman pulls back the curtain on Hulu's explosive new docuseries about the suspicious 2011 death of Philadelphia teacher Ellen Greenberg—a case ruled a suicide despite 20 stab wounds. Schwartzman reveals how years of forensic contradictions, institutional failures, and a family's relentless pursuit of truth shaped one of the most haunting crime stories of our time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on Pathology with Dr. Priya, a Zone 7 series, Sheryl McCollum and Dr. Priya Banerjee begin a two-part forensic review of the 2011 death of Ellen Greenberg, a young woman found with more than twenty stab wounds in her Philadelphia apartment. Despite the severity and location of her injuries, Ellen’s death was ruled a suicide not once but twice. In part one, Dr. Priya walks listeners through the science of sharp-force injuries, defines key forensic terminology, and explains why certain wound patterns, especially those to the back of the head and neck, raise significant questions about how this case was ever closed. Highlights (0:00) Welcome to Pathology with Dr. Priya: A Zone 7 series—Sheryl McCollum and Dr. Priya introduce the Ellen Greenberg case and outline the official findings (2:00) Dr. Priya defines sharp-force injuries and explains the difference between stab and cutting wounds (6:45) Identifying single-edged versus double-edged blades and how wound shape reveals the type of weapon (8:00) Understanding defensive wounds and what their presence means (10:30) The classification of cause and manner of death and why Ellen Greenberg’s case remains controversial (13:45) How and why medical examiners revisit cases when new information or legal action arises (16:30) Reviewing Ellen’s autopsy and toxicology results (18:45) Why stab wounds to the back of the head and neck are nearly impossible to self-inflict and what that reveals about this case About the Hosts Dr. Priya Banerjee is a board-certified forensic pathologist with extensive experience in death investigation, clinical forensics, and courtroom testimony. A graduate of Johns Hopkins, she served for over a decade as Rhode Island’s state medical examiner and now runs a private forensic pathology practice. Her work includes military deaths, NSA cases, and high-profile investigations. Dr. Priya has also been featured as a forensic expert on platforms such as CrimeOnline and Crime Stories with Nancy Grace. She is a dedicated educator, animal lover, and proud mom. Website: anchorforensicpathology.comTwitter/X: @Autopsy_MD Sheryl McCollum is an Emmy Award–winning CSI, a writer for CrimeOnline, and the Forensic and Crime Scene Expert for Crime Stories with Nancy Grace. She works as a CSI for a metro Atlanta Police Department and is the co-author of the textbook Cold Case: Pathways to Justice. Sheryl is also the founder and director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute (CCIRI), a nationally recognized nonprofit that brings together universities, law enforcement, and experts to help solve unsolved homicides, missing persons cases, and kidnappings. Email: coldcase2004@gmail.comTwitter/X: @ColdCaseTipsFacebook: @sheryl.mccollumInstagram: @officialzone7podcast
This week, Brooke sits down with author and mama Lynn Greenberg to talk about her family's journey with dyslexia and ADHD. Lynn shares how finally getting a diagnosis changed everything—for her son and for her as a mom—and what she's learned about trusting your gut, finding the right support, and helping your child thrive in their own way.
Nancy Schwartzman is an Emmy winning and Peabody nominated documentary filmmaker, showrunner and a member of the Directors Guild of America and the Academy of Motion Pictures and Sciences. Her latest project is the limited series Death in Apartment 603: What Happened to Ellen Greenberg? now streaming on Hulu. Her other films and series include Sasha Reid and the Midnight Order, the Emmy winning Victim/Suspect, and her debut feature documentary, the award-winning Roll Red Roll , which was also nominated for a Peabody award, and exposed the notorious Steubenville, Ohio high school sexual assault case. She is also the author of the non-fiction book Roll Red Roll: Rape, Power and Football in the American Heartland. For her human rights filmmaking and technology development to prevent sexual violence, she is the winner of awards from the Obama/Biden White House, the United Nations and the Avon Foundation. She is also a tech founder and created the Circle of 6 safety app. Nancy and I discuss her terrific new docuseries and this stunningly confounding case. Got somethin' to say?! Email us at BackroomAndy@gmail.com Leave us a message: 845-307-7446 Twitter: @AndyOstroy Produced by Andy Ostroy, Matty Rosenberg, and Jennifer Hammoud @ Radio Free Rhiniecliff Design by Cricket Lengyel
On January 26, 2011, 27-year-old Ellen Greenberg left work early when a snowstorm hit Philadelphia. She stopped for gas on her way home, then spent the afternoon grading papers in the apartment she shared with her fiancé, Sam. That evening, Sam called 911 to report that he had found Ellen in the kitchen with a knife in her chest. She had been stabbed twenty times, including multiple wounds to the back of her head and neck. At first, the Medical Examiner ruled her death a homicide. But weeks later, the ruling was changed to suicide, shocking many. Ellen's parents have spent more than a decade fighting that decision, convinced their daughter didn't take her own life, and that the truth about what happened to her is still being covered up. Editor: Shannon Keirce Research/Writing: Haley Gray SUBMIT A CASE HERE: Cases@DetectivePerspectivePod.com SOCIAL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/detperspective/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/detperspective FIND DERRICK HERE Twitter: https://twitter.com/DerrickL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DerrickLevasseur Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DerrickVLevasseur CRIME WEEKLY AND COFFEE Criminal Coffee Company: https://www.CriminalCoffeeCo.com Crime Weekly: https://crimeweeklypodcast.com/shop ADS: 1. https://www.rula.com/detective - Thousands of guys have already used Rula to finally get the care they needed. Don't keep putting it off. Take the first step, get connected, and take control of your mental health. 2. https://www.hungryroot.com/detective - For a limited time get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life.
On this episode of the pod, Brian sits down with Camila Greenberg — the world first sovereignty coach. Camila is also a healer, and teacher on a mission to guide you out of victimhood into the life you've always dreamed of through mindset mastery, somatic practices, and spiritual embodiment. Through her multidisciplinary background, Camila crafts experiences that are emotionally charged and transformative. In this conversation, we dive into her path from young actress to coach, how she helps her clients get embodied, and what it means to lead with intuition . If you're drawn to conversations that tip toe the line of human and spiritual, this one's for you. Camila GreenbergInstagram
“Some time ago, I realized that there was such a thing for me as experiencing my patients as being friends, but they were psychoanalytic friends. It was a psychoanalytic friendship that was quite unique and unlike any other friendship. I think that's what people are talking about when they write about psychoanalytic love. It's not love like any other kind of relationship, because the psychoanalytic relationship is so unique. And I feel the same way about psychoanalytic parenting. It's like it's close to mentoring, but it's different because the structure of the relationship is different than from a mentor or an esteemed and loved teacher. It really is helping somebody with the whole process of development and helping them grow, mature, and become more comfortable with themselves and to know themselves better. That seems to me the essence of parenting, and I don't think we should feel defensive about thinking about it that way. That doesn't seem to me that it's my counter-transference in needing to be a good mother, a good father, a good parent to my patients.” Episode Description: We discuss the challenge of transmitting the experiential knowledge of the dynamic therapies to new generations. David's book on therapeutic aphorisms demonstrates a number of key elements of this unique relationship - symbolic meanings in symptoms, 'psychotherapeutic parenting', the simultaneous use of medications and working with the unlikable patient to name but a few of the topics he brings forward. He describes the challenges of the negative therapeutic reaction, how "transference reactions are the creative soul of the patient's story" and what it was like for him to admit to a patient that he lied to her. We close with his reflecting on the meaning to him of retiring from full time practice, noting "I haven't retired my psychoanalytic mind." Our Guest: David Joseph, MD is a supervising and training analyst at the Washington Baltimore Center for Psychoanalysis where he served as chair of the board and director of the Institute Council (education committee). For many years he was the Director of Residency Training at St. Elizabeths Hospital in Washington, DC. He has a long-standing interest in ethics and has written and spoken about a number of ethical issues in the practice of psychoanalysis. He closed his clinical practice several years ago, at the age of 82. In June 2025, his book: Listening for a Lifetime: The Artful Science of Psychotherapy, was published by Mission Point Press. Recommended Readings: Freud's technique papers. Greenson, R. (1952) The Mother Tongue and the Mother. JAPA, 1 Zetzel. E. (1956) Anxiety and the Capacity to Bear It. Schafer, R. (1976) A New Language for Psychoanalysis. Yale University Press. New Haven Wachtel, P. L.(1977) Psychoanalysis and Behavior Therapy. Basic Books, NY. Greenberg, J. and Mitchell, S. A. (1983) Object Relations in Psychoanalytic Theory. Harvard University Press. Arlow, J. (1995) Stilted Listening: Psychoanalysis as Discourse. PQ, 215-233. Schafer, R. (1999) Disappointment and Disappointedness. IJP, 80: 1093-1104. Pine, F. (2011) Beyond Pluralism: Psychoanalysis and the Working of Mind. PQ: 80, 823-856. Poland, W. (2018) Intimacy and Separateness in Psychoanalysis. Routledge, NY. Holmes, D, (2022). Neutrality is not Neutral. JAPA, 70: 317-322
The death of Ellen Greenberg has haunted Philadelphia for over a decade—but now, a new 2025 “independent” review by the same Medical Examiner's Office that once ruled her death a homicide, then reversed itself, has reignited public outrage. In this episode, we break down the new 32-page report by Dr. Lindsay Simon—billed as a “fresh look”—and expose just how deeply embedded bias and institutional self-preservation appear to be in its findings. From selective evidence interpretation to implausible forensic leaps, the review paints a troubling picture of a system investigating itself and calling it justice. We dissect the major red flags: • The knife in her chest, 20+ stab wounds—some in the back—and a locked apartment • Claims of “no signs of struggle,” despite over 30 bruises on Ellen's body • The “spinal cord artifact” explanation that dismisses incapacitation • Psychological characterizations based on anxiety—not suicidal ideation • How this report dismisses experts, overlooks key inconsistencies, and leans on confirmation bias Is this truly an objective review? Or is it a bureaucratic performance designed to close the book and shield the city from liability? We're unpacking every flaw, contradiction, and narrative sleight-of-hand in a case that refuses to stay silent. #EllenGreenberg #TrueCrime #MedicalExaminer #JusticeForEllen #PhiladelphiaCrime #ForensicFailure #CoverUp #WrongfulDeath #TrueCrimePodcast #DatelineStyle Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
If the system's goal was to quiet the Ellen Greenberg case with one last official ruling — it failed. Badly. The 2025 report from Philadelphia's Medical Examiner, reclassifying nothing and explaining even less, is now being dissected by the people who understand just how dangerous this kind of language can be. In this episode, defense attorney Bob Motta joins Tony Brueski and Stacy Cole to pull the curtain back on how institutions like the M.E.'s office use carefully worded findings to sidestep accountability. They examine what the report conveniently redefines, what it conveniently omits, and why this case now represents a larger crisis in public trust. This isn't theory. This is what happens when legal self-preservation takes precedence over factual clarity — and it's playing out in plain sight. The Ellen Greenberg case isn't just unsolved. It's being strategically sealed shut. #EllenGreenberg #JusticeForEllenGreenberg #EllenGreenbergCase #BobMotta #HiddenKillersPodcast #TrueCrimeTruth #SystemicFailure #MedicalExaminerReport #InstitutionalDeflection #TonyBrueski Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary
If the system's goal was to quiet the Ellen Greenberg case with one last official ruling — it failed. Badly. The 2025 report from Philadelphia's Medical Examiner, reclassifying nothing and explaining even less, is now being dissected by the people who understand just how dangerous this kind of language can be. In this episode, defense attorney Bob Motta joins Tony Brueski and Stacy Cole to pull the curtain back on how institutions like the M.E.'s office use carefully worded findings to sidestep accountability. They examine what the report conveniently redefines, what it conveniently omits, and why this case now represents a larger crisis in public trust. This isn't theory. This is what happens when legal self-preservation takes precedence over factual clarity — and it's playing out in plain sight. The Ellen Greenberg case isn't just unsolved. It's being strategically sealed shut. #EllenGreenberg #JusticeForEllenGreenberg #EllenGreenbergCase #BobMotta #HiddenKillersPodcast #TrueCrimeTruth #SystemicFailure #MedicalExaminerReport #InstitutionalDeflection #TonyBrueski Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary
The death of Ellen Greenberg has haunted Philadelphia for over a decade—but now, a new 2025 “independent” review by the same Medical Examiner's Office that once ruled her death a homicide, then reversed itself, has reignited public outrage. In this episode, we break down the new 32-page report by Dr. Lindsay Simon—billed as a “fresh look”—and expose just how deeply embedded bias and institutional self-preservation appear to be in its findings. From selective evidence interpretation to implausible forensic leaps, the review paints a troubling picture of a system investigating itself and calling it justice. We dissect the major red flags: • The knife in her chest, 20+ stab wounds—some in the back—and a locked apartment • Claims of “no signs of struggle,” despite over 30 bruises on Ellen's body • The “spinal cord artifact” explanation that dismisses incapacitation • Psychological characterizations based on anxiety—not suicidal ideation • How this report dismisses experts, overlooks key inconsistencies, and leans on confirmation bias Is this truly an objective review? Or is it a bureaucratic performance designed to close the book and shield the city from liability? We're unpacking every flaw, contradiction, and narrative sleight-of-hand in a case that refuses to stay silent. #EllenGreenberg #TrueCrime #MedicalExaminer #JusticeForEllen #PhiladelphiaCrime #ForensicFailure #CoverUp #WrongfulDeath #TrueCrimePodcast #DatelineStyle Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
If the system's goal was to quiet the Ellen Greenberg case with one last official ruling — it failed. Badly. The 2025 report from Philadelphia's Medical Examiner, reclassifying nothing and explaining even less, is now being dissected by the people who understand just how dangerous this kind of language can be. In this episode, defense attorney Bob Motta joins Tony Brueski and Stacy Cole to pull the curtain back on how institutions like the M.E.'s office use carefully worded findings to sidestep accountability. They examine what the report conveniently redefines, what it conveniently omits, and why this case now represents a larger crisis in public trust. This isn't theory. This is what happens when legal self-preservation takes precedence over factual clarity — and it's playing out in plain sight. The Ellen Greenberg case isn't just unsolved. It's being strategically sealed shut. #EllenGreenberg #JusticeForEllenGreenberg #EllenGreenbergCase #BobMotta #HiddenKillersPodcast #TrueCrimeTruth #SystemicFailure #MedicalExaminerReport #InstitutionalDeflection #TonyBrueski Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
Two cases. Two women. Two very different ends of the justice system — and both asking the same question: how does this happen? In Philadelphia, Ellen Greenberg was found dead with twenty stab wounds, yet her death is still officially classified as a suicide. In Florida, Donna Adelson sits in a state prison for orchestrating her former son-in-law's murder, preparing to appeal a conviction that rocked her family to its core. Both cases raise a larger truth: the law doesn't always get it right — and when it does get it wrong, it rarely admits it. Defense attorney and former prosecutor Eric Faddis joins Tony Brueski and Stacy Cole on Hidden Killers Live to unpack the legal and moral threads tying these two stories together. From medical examiner recantations and conflicted expert testimony to the complex machinery of appeals, we look at how American justice sometimes closes ranks instead of cases. What does it mean when a city won't reverse a death ruling everyone questions? What does it say when a wealthy Florida family can still fight the system for years after a life sentence? And why do so many families — from Greenberg to Markel — feel like they're fighting not for justice, but against it? This double feature dives into the fault lines of law, power, and truth. Because when systems protect themselves more than the people they serve, everyone should be asking — what does justice even mean anymore? #HiddenKillers #EllenGreenberg #DonnaAdelson #EricFaddis #TrueCrime #JusticeSystem #LegalAnalysis #TonyBrueski #DanMarkel #CrimeCommentary Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
More than 14 years after Ellen Greenberg was found dead in her Philadelphia apartment, the controversy has only grown louder. This year, Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Lindsay Simon re-affirmed the 2011 ruling of suicide — despite twenty stab wounds, including injuries to the back of the neck and skull. But the original pathologist, Dr. Marlon Osbourne, has now recanted his own finding, publicly declaring that he no longer believes Ellen took her own life. That one sworn statement has shaken a city and reignited a decade of distrust in its institutions. Today on Hidden Killers Live, defense attorney and former prosecutor Eric Faddis joins Tony Brueski and Stacy Cole to analyze what this new 2025 report really means — and what legal options the Greenberg family has left. Can a case like this ever be reopened after a settlement? What happens when a medical examiner reverses their opinion years later? And why does the system seem to fight so hard to protect its own narrative — even when the evidence screams otherwise? We dig into the forensics, the law, and the psychology of institutional loyalty. This isn't just a whodunit — it's a how-did-they-get-away-with-it story that every citizen should be watching. Because if Ellen Greenberg can die this way and still be called a suicide, what does that say about our justice system and those who swear to uphold it? #HiddenKillers #EllenGreenberg #EricFaddis #TrueCrime #JusticeForEllen #ForensicScience #MedicalExaminer #LegalAnalysis #TonyBrueski #CrimeInvestigation Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary
More than 14 years after Ellen Greenberg was found dead in her Philadelphia apartment, the controversy has only grown louder. This year, Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Lindsay Simon re-affirmed the 2011 ruling of suicide — despite twenty stab wounds, including injuries to the back of the neck and skull. But the original pathologist, Dr. Marlon Osbourne, has now recanted his own finding, publicly declaring that he no longer believes Ellen took her own life. That one sworn statement has shaken a city and reignited a decade of distrust in its institutions. Today on Hidden Killers Live, defense attorney and former prosecutor Eric Faddis joins Tony Brueski and Stacy Cole to analyze what this new 2025 report really means — and what legal options the Greenberg family has left. Can a case like this ever be reopened after a settlement? What happens when a medical examiner reverses their opinion years later? And why does the system seem to fight so hard to protect its own narrative — even when the evidence screams otherwise? We dig into the forensics, the law, and the psychology of institutional loyalty. This isn't just a whodunit — it's a how-did-they-get-away-with-it story that every citizen should be watching. Because if Ellen Greenberg can die this way and still be called a suicide, what does that say about our justice system and those who swear to uphold it? #HiddenKillers #EllenGreenberg #EricFaddis #TrueCrime #JusticeForEllen #ForensicScience #MedicalExaminer #LegalAnalysis #TonyBrueski #CrimeInvestigation Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary
Two cases. Two women. Two very different ends of the justice system — and both asking the same question: how does this happen? In Philadelphia, Ellen Greenberg was found dead with twenty stab wounds, yet her death is still officially classified as a suicide. In Florida, Donna Adelson sits in a state prison for orchestrating her former son-in-law's murder, preparing to appeal a conviction that rocked her family to its core. Both cases raise a larger truth: the law doesn't always get it right — and when it does get it wrong, it rarely admits it. Defense attorney and former prosecutor Eric Faddis joins Tony Brueski and Stacy Cole on Hidden Killers Live to unpack the legal and moral threads tying these two stories together. From medical examiner recantations and conflicted expert testimony to the complex machinery of appeals, we look at how American justice sometimes closes ranks instead of cases. What does it mean when a city won't reverse a death ruling everyone questions? What does it say when a wealthy Florida family can still fight the system for years after a life sentence? And why do so many families — from Greenberg to Markel — feel like they're fighting not for justice, but against it? This double feature dives into the fault lines of law, power, and truth. Because when systems protect themselves more than the people they serve, everyone should be asking — what does justice even mean anymore? #HiddenKillers #EllenGreenberg #DonnaAdelson #EricFaddis #TrueCrime #JusticeSystem #LegalAnalysis #TonyBrueski #DanMarkel #CrimeCommentary Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
This week on Headline Highlights: Police have officially cleared d4vd as a suspect, despite him suspiciously transferring his Texas homes into his mother's name amid the investigation. In California, an arrest has been made in connection with the deadly Palisades Fire. The Philadelphia Medical Examiner has once again ruled Ellen Greenberg's death a suicide, sparking renewed outrage and disbelief. A woman's body parts are discovered buried in her son's yard, leaving investigators to piece together a horrifying mystery. In San Francisco, a man is accused of killing his wife and having his mistress destroy the evidence. And on Long Island, a teen boy is charged with decapitating his mother's boyfriend. If you're new here, don't forget to follow the show for weekly deep dives into the darkest true crime cases! To watch the video version of this episode, head over to youtube.com/@annieelise Stabbed 20x to Head, Neck & Torso - But She Did It Herself? | The Disturbing Case of Ellen Greenberg
Laura sits down with Nancy Schwartzman, director of the Hulu docuseries, Death in Apartment 603: What Happened to Ellen Greenberg and homicide cold case investigator Sarah Cailean to discuss the new review undertaken by Chief Medical Examiner Dr Lindsay Simon. The 32-page report was completed on October 10 2025 and concluded Ellen's case should remain classified as a suicide, despite documenting 20 bruises on Ellen's body in addition to the 11 noted in the original autopsy and a further 3 stab wounds taking the total to 23, including 10 to the back of her head and neck. Cliphttps://youtu.be/i72Ao0Pqxc8?si=WhN8FL8m-ylzgYCe Sources Crime Analyst Series: The Case of Ellen Greenberg Forensically Deconstructing the 911 Call Crime Analyst YouTube episode with Dr Jaime Zuckerman 20 posts in the Crime Analyst Squad about Ellen Greenberg: patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst Dr. Wayne Ross 2021 Report Dr. Cyril Wecht 2012 Report https://www.hulu.com/series/death-in-apartment-603-what-happened-to-ellen-greenberg-b0338377-2cf8-43c4-98b7-5f907e9d51d1 Dr. Wayne Ross 2017 Report · CNN - She had 20 knife wounds and at least 11 bruises. Authorities said she killed herself Dec 2024 #EllenGreenberg #Apartment603 #Hulu #JusticeForEllen #DomesticAbuse #CoerciveControl #SamuelGoldberg #Separation #Risk #Femicide #CrimeAnalyst #TrueCrime #Podcast #HiddenHomicide #HULU #SarahCailean#NancySchwatzman #SamGoldberg #TrueCrimePodcast Advocacy and the Fight for Justice Ellen Greenberg's parents have been fighting for fourteen years to seek justice for their daughter. How You Can Help Support Justice for Ellen by signing the petition. Stay updated and show support on Facebook: Justice for Ellen Facebook. Contribute to the GoFundMe campaign Contact the Mayor of Philadelphia to request a closer investigation and advocate for justice for Ellen. You can reach out via: Webpage: Philadelphia Mayor's Office Twitter: @PhillyMayor Facebook: @PhillyMayor Instagram: @PhillyMayor Mail: Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, Strawberry Square, Harrisburg, PA 17120 Contact Governor Shapiro to request that Ellen's manner of death be officially listed as a homicide and that her murder be thoroughly investigated: Contact Governor Shapiro You can find more from Sarah Cailean here: Instagram @caileansarah Podcast: Who Took Misty Copsey? - Podcast - Apple podcasts https://share.google/iF8dU4zlnVfxTeKn8 Masterclasses and Crime Analyst Resources and Community For those interested in learning more, Laura offers 2025 Masterclasses covering topics such as profiling behavior, preventing murder and suicide in slow motion, DASH, DASH Train the Trainer, coercive control, and stalking. Registration details and more training information are available at: Register for Masterclasses www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com The Crime Analyst Squad is a growing and dynamic community offering expert insight, in-depth conversations, exclusive episodes and videos, and live events. Join the community or follow along: Patreon: Crime Analyst Squad YouTube: @crimeanalyst Facebook: Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram: @crimeanalyst, @laurarichards999 Threads: @crimeanalyst X (Twitter): @thecrimeanalyst, @laurarichards999 TikTok: @crimeanalystpod Website: www.crime-analyst.com If you found this episode valuable, please consider leaving a five start review wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this gripping true crime breakdown, Break the Case host Jennifer Coffindaffer takes listeners deep inside one of the most confounding and heartbreaking cases in recent memory — the death of 27-year-old schoolteacher Ellen Greenberg. Found stabbed 23 times in her Philadelphia apartment in 2011, Ellen's death was quickly ruled a suicide — a conclusion that has baffled experts, outraged the public, and devastated her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Greenberg, who have spent over a decade fighting for the truth. Coffindaffer recounts how she first encountered the case, her collaboration with NewsNation's Chris Cuomo and producers, and her personal connection with Ellen's parents. She describes Ellen as a vibrant, beautiful young woman who had everything to live for: a teaching career, an upcoming wedding to her fiancé Sam Goldberg, and a life full of promise. Yet, what should have been a snow day spent safely at home turned into a crime scene that has left investigators and advocates questioning everything. Drawing on autopsy reports, police documentation, and her own experience in law enforcement and SWAT operations, Coffindaffer highlights the inconsistencies that make this case impossible to accept as a suicide. The door lock that should've splintered but didn't. The bizarre calm in Goldberg's 911 call. The troubling fact that Ellen's wounds and the physical evidence simply do not align with self-harm. With over a decade of unanswered questions, Jennifer exposes the cracks in a case many believe was staged — and a justice system that failed to ask the right questions. This episode is not just a retelling — it's a call for truth, accountability, and the reopening of a case that refuses to rest. #EllenGreenberg #JenniferCoffindaffer #TrueCrimePodcast #BreakTheCase #SamGoldberg #UnsolvedMystery #TrueCrimeCommunity #JusticeForEllen #CrimeSceneAnalysis #ColdCase Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary
In this gripping true crime breakdown, Break the Case host Jennifer Coffindaffer takes listeners deep inside one of the most confounding and heartbreaking cases in recent memory — the death of 27-year-old schoolteacher Ellen Greenberg. Found stabbed 23 times in her Philadelphia apartment in 2011, Ellen's death was quickly ruled a suicide — a conclusion that has baffled experts, outraged the public, and devastated her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Greenberg, who have spent over a decade fighting for the truth. Coffindaffer recounts how she first encountered the case, her collaboration with NewsNation's Chris Cuomo and producers, and her personal connection with Ellen's parents. She describes Ellen as a vibrant, beautiful young woman who had everything to live for: a teaching career, an upcoming wedding to her fiancé Sam Goldberg, and a life full of promise. Yet, what should have been a snow day spent safely at home turned into a crime scene that has left investigators and advocates questioning everything. Drawing on autopsy reports, police documentation, and her own experience in law enforcement and SWAT operations, Coffindaffer highlights the inconsistencies that make this case impossible to accept as a suicide. The door lock that should've splintered but didn't. The bizarre calm in Goldberg's 911 call. The troubling fact that Ellen's wounds and the physical evidence simply do not align with self-harm. With over a decade of unanswered questions, Jennifer exposes the cracks in a case many believe was staged — and a justice system that failed to ask the right questions. This episode is not just a retelling — it's a call for truth, accountability, and the reopening of a case that refuses to rest. #EllenGreenberg #JenniferCoffindaffer #TrueCrimePodcast #BreakTheCase #SamGoldberg #UnsolvedMystery #TrueCrimeCommunity #JusticeForEllen #CrimeSceneAnalysis #ColdCase Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
Ellen Greenberg's death remains one of the most shocking and controversial cases in America. The 27-year-old Philadelphia schoolteacher was found dead in her apartment with 20 stab wounds — yet her death was ruled an unaliving. In this powerful episode, Emmy Award-Winning Journalist Joel Waldman speaks with BestGuests as they discuss the case, the challenges, the corruption and the fight for the truth and justice for Ellen Greenberg. Was this a tragic cover-up? How could anyone call this an unaliving with multiple stab wounds to the back of her neck? Join the discussion as STS breaks down new evidence, the police investigation, and what may have really happened to Ellen.Thanks for supporting the show and being a part of #STSNation! Donate to STS' Trial Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ...VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcastCheck out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLxSupport the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivorEmail: SurvivingTheSurvivor@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
How did the Philadelphia Medical Examiner rule that Ellen Greenberg killed herself after a new investigation? Plus, Harvey and Donna Adelson had harsh words for the judge during her sentencing.#CourtTV - What do YOU think?Binge all episodes of #OpeningStatements here: https://www.courttv.com/trials/opening-statements-with-julie-grant/Watch the full video episode here: https://youtu.be/841KPUNkJBYWatch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/Court TV Podcast https://www.courttv.com/podcast/Join the Court TV Community to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo5E9pEhK_9kWG7-5HHcyRg/joinFOLLOW THE CASE:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/courttvTwitter/X https://twitter.com/CourtTVInstagram https://www.instagram.com/courttvnetwork/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@courttvliveYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/COURTTVWATCH +140 FREE TRIALS IN THE COURT TV ARCHIVEhttps://www.courttv.com/trials/HOW TO FIND COURT TVhttps://www.courttv.com/where-to-watch/This episode of the Opening Statements Podcast is hosted by Julie Grant, produced by Eric Goldson, and edited by Autumn Sewell. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
There's no way around it — the 2025 Ellen Greenberg report is a system defending itself, not an honest reevaluation of a suspicious death. Ellen Greenberg was 27, engaged, and planning a wedding when she was found with 23 wounds. Years later, after national media coverage, civil litigation, and public pressure, the Philadelphia Medical Examiner's Office claimed to conduct an “independent review.” The result? No change. Still suicide. Still silence on the most disturbing details. In this powerful breakdown, defense attorney Bob Motta joins Tony Brueski and Stacy Cole to take apart the legal language, institutional incentives, and forensic deflections used to make this ruling appear conclusive. They explore how government agencies rewrite their own mistakes — and why Ellen's case is one of the most chilling examples of procedural finality being used as a weapon. The public deserves better. Ellen's family deserves the truth. And this episode holds nothing back. #EllenGreenberg #JusticeForEllenGreenberg #EllenGreenbergCase #BobMotta #HiddenKillers #TonyBrueski #TruthNotClosure #ForensicReviewFail #SystemProtectsItself #TrueCrimeAnalysis Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
The name Ellen Greenberg has come to represent something larger than a single case — it's now a symbol of what happens when systems prioritize self-protection over truth. In 2025, the Philadelphia Medical Examiner's Office released a highly anticipated “independent review” of Ellen's death — only to double down on the original ruling of suicide. Despite 23 wounds, unanswered questions, and growing national outrage, the system closed ranks once again. In this episode, criminal defense attorney Bob Motta joins Tony Brueski and Stacy Cole to unpack why this report has so many legal experts — and the public — demanding accountability. Together, they break down how the language of “reasonable certainty” shields agencies from scrutiny, why internal reviews rarely lead to justice, and how Ellen's case reflects a larger failure in forensic oversight. This isn't just about one ruling. This is about how easy it is to rewrite reality when no one wants to face the cost of being wrong. If you've followed the Ellen Greenberg case, this conversation gives voice to everything the report tried to quiet. And if you haven't? This is where you need to start. #EllenGreenberg #JusticeForEllenGreenberg #EllenGreenbergCase #HiddenKillers #BobMotta #TonyBrueski #ForensicFailure #InstitutionalCoverup #TrueCrimePodcast #SystemicFailure Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
Laura continues her conversation with Sarah Cailean. In this episode Sarah shares what stood out to her most in her crime scene assessment and Laura highlights important medical evidence which reveals Ellen was most likely strangled. It's powerful bringing two leading expert behavioral analysts together to share their unique insights about what they believe, based on the facts and the evidence, happened to Ellen Greenberg. Both independently arrive at a similar conclusion: this was not a locked door mystery. You don't want to miss. Clips https://youtu.be/23d-1J0_geI?si=ijMbDgAQUPAF-BtS Sources Crime Analyst Series: The Case of Ellen Greenberg Forensically Deconstructing the 911 Call Crime Analyst YouTube episode with Dr Jaime Zuckerman 20 posts in the Crime Analyst Squad about Ellen Greenberg: patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst Dr. Wayne Ross 2021 Report Dr. Cyril Wecht 2012 Report Dr. Wayne Ross 2017 Report CNN - She had 20 knife wounds and at least 11 bruises. Authorities said she killed herself Dec 2024 #EllenGreenberg #Apartment603 #Hulu #JusticeForEllen #DomesticAbuse #CoerciveControl #SamuelGoldberg #Separation #Risk #Femicide #CrimeAnalyst #TrueCrime #Podcast #HiddenHomicide #HULU #SarahCailean Advocacy and the Fight for Justice Ellen Greenberg's parents have been fighting for fourteen years to seek justice for their daughter. How You Can Help Support Justice for Ellen by signing the petition. Stay updated and show support on Facebook: Justice for Ellen Facebook. Contribute to the GoFundMe campaign Contact the Mayor of Philadelphia to request a closer investigation and advocate for justice for Ellen. You can reach out via: Webpage: Philadelphia Mayor's Office Twitter: @PhillyMayor Facebook: @PhillyMayor Instagram: @PhillyMayor Mail: Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, Strawberry Square, Harrisburg, PA 17120 Contact Governor Shapiro to request that Ellen's manner of death be officially listed as a homicide and that her murder be thoroughly investigated: Contact Governor Shapiro You can find more from Sarah Cailean here: Instagram @caileansarah Podcast: Who Took Misty Copsey? - Podcast - Apple podcasts https://share.google/iF8dU4zlnVfxTeKn8 Thank You to Crime Analyst Sponsors Who Make the Show Possible. Support The Show Through the Sponsors: Save more with 20% off your first order at www.thrivecausemetics.com/CRIMEANALYST Masterclasses and Crime Analyst Resources and Community For those interested in learning more, Laura offers 2025 Masterclasses covering topics such as profiling behavior, preventing murder and suicide in slow motion, DASH, DASH Train the Trainer, coercive control, and stalking. Registration details and more training information are available at: Register for Masterclasses www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com The Crime Analyst Squad is a growing and dynamic community offering expert insight, in-depth conversations, exclusive episodes and videos, and live events. Join the community or follow along: Patreon: Crime Analyst Squad YouTube: @crimeanalyst Facebook: Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram: @crimeanalyst, @laurarichards999 Threads: @crimeanalyst X (Twitter): @thecrimeanalyst, @laurarichards999 TikTok: @crimeanalystpod Website: www.crime-analyst.com If you found this episode valuable, please consider leaving a five start review wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ellen Rae Greenberg had everything going for her when she was found dead in the apartment she shares with her fiancé. Police are quick to say she died by suicide – despite the 20 stab wounds she sustained. But her heartbroken parents are sure she was murdered and their search for answers has raised serious questions about the investigation.If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, help is available through the National Domestic Violence Hotline by calling 1-800-799-SAFE (7233).If you or someone you know is in crisis or feeling suicidal, please reach out for help by calling the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), where trained counselors are available 24/7 to provide support. Petition to have attorney general re-open Ellen's caseJustice for Ellen Facebook page Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit: https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/mysterious-death-ellen-greenberg/Did you know you can listen to this episode ad-free? Join the Fan Club! Visit crimejunkie.app/library/ to view the current membership options and policies.Don't miss out on all things Crime Junkie!Instagram: @crimejunkiepodcast | @audiochuckTwitter: @CrimeJunkiePod | @audiochuckTikTok: @crimejunkiepodcastFacebook: /CrimeJunkiePodcast | /audiochuckllcCrime Junkie is hosted by Ashley Flowers and Brit Prawat. Instagram: @ashleyflowers | @britprawatTwitter: @Ash_Flowers | @britprawatTikTok: @ashleyflowerscrimejunkieFacebook: /AshleyFlowers.AF Text Ashley at 317-733-7485 to talk all things true crime, get behind the scenes updates, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.