Ellen Greenberg's Death Ruled Suicide by Medical Examiner
Documents from the medical examiner reveal the reasons behind the ruling of Ellen Greenberg's death as a suicide.
The Philadelphia Chief Medical Examiner announced that Ellen Greenberg, a Manayunk teacher, died by suicide. Her body was found with over 20 stab wounds to her chest, neck, and head, as well as bruises all over her body.
According to the examiner, the bruises were not caused by an assailant, but rather by daily activities, including her job. The initial medical examiner's report stated homicide after the autopsy, but was later changed to suicide.
Greenberg's family has been disputing this ruling, seeking to have it overturned. However, the latest ruling from the medical examiner upholds the suicide verdict.
The Philadelphia Medical Examiner ruled Ellen Greenberg's death as a suicide again, continuing a longstanding controversy and court battle between the city and her parents.
- Over 20 stab wounds found on Ellen Greenberg's body
- Bruises on her body determined to be from daily activities, not an assailant
- Initial report stated homicide, later changed to suicide
- Greenberg's family disputes the ruling, seeking to have it overturned
Author's summary: Ellen Greenberg's death ruled suicide despite controversy.