Ellen Greenberg
Ellen R. Greenberg
📍 4601 Flat Rock Rd Unit 603, Philadelphia, PA
🏛️ City of Philadelphia Office of the Medical Examiner
Case Summary
Ellen Greenberg was found dead in her apartment on January 26, 2011, with a knife embedded in her chest. Despite initial investigations pointing toward possible suicide, conflicting evidence has left the case unresolved with various opinions on the manner of death. Interviews with family and medical professionals revealed underlying anxiety issues but no clear indication of suicidal intent. The investigation has now been closed with a determination of suicide.
Timeline of Events
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January 26, 2011
6:40 PMTime of Death
Ellen Greenberg pronounced dead by PFD Medic-5.
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January 26, 2011
5:00 PMLast Seen
Fiancé leaves the apartment for the gym.
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January 26, 2011
5:30 PMAttempts to Contact
Fiancé attempts to contact Ellen for an hour before forcing entry.
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January 27, 2011
UnknownInitial Investigation
Police conduct interviews and examine the scene.
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March 8, 2019
UnknownInvestigation Closed
Medical examiner's office concludes manner of death as suicide.
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Points of Interest / Key Leads
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Mental Health
Lead #1Decedent was battling severe anxiety.
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Relationship
Lead #2Ellen was engaged to Samuel Goldberg.
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Medications
Lead #3Decedent was prescribed multiple medications for anxiety.
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No Evidence of Struggle
Lead #4Apartment showed no signs of a struggle or disturbance.
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Unresolved Questions
Lead #5Conflicting findings on the manner of death persist.
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Case Information
Case Type:
Cold Case
Status:
Closed
Case Number:8
Started:January 26, 2011 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:July 1, 2025