Reexamination of Ellen Greenberg's Death

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
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

Pros

  • Reexamination of a controversial death ruling
  • Settlement reached with the City of Philadelphia
  • New theory suggests strangulation as cause of death

Cons

  • 14 years passed before reexamination
  • Legal battles and allegations of a cover-up