The death of Ellen Greenberg, initially ruled a suicide, is being reexamined after her parents settled with the City of Philadelphia. The forensic pathologist reversed the suicide ruling and suggested strangulation as a cause of death. The case involves multiple stab wounds and signs of abuse.
Key Points
Ellen Greenberg's death initially ruled a suicide with 20 stab wounds
Forensic pathologist reversed the suicide ruling to suggest it was not a suicide
Signs of abuse and strangulation being considered as causes of death
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Reexamination of a controversial death ruling
Settlement reached with the City of Philadelphia
New theory suggests strangulation as cause of death