A Pennsylvania district attorney has announced the conclusion of an outside investigation into the case of 27-year-old Ellen Greenberg, a Philadelphia teacher whose death in 2011 was initially ruled a suicide. Greenberg was found in her kitchen during a blizzard with 20 stab wounds, half of them inflicted from behind.
Her parents, Dr. Josh and Sandee Greenberg, have been engaged in legal battles with the authorities since their daughter's tragic passing. They have accused the medical examiner's office of concealing their daughter's homicide, demanded additional evidence from the police, and attempted to change the designation on her death certificate from 'suicide' to 'homicide' or 'undetermined.'
The Chester County District Attorney's Office recently announced that, after conducting its investigation, they are currently unable to pursue criminal charges in Greenberg's case. The case is being moved to an 'inactive' status in Chester County but will remain open for re-examination if new information surfaces.
Despite re-interviewing key individuals from the original investigation and consulting an independent forensic expert, the office stated that based on the current evidence, they cannot establish beyond a reasonable doubt that a crime was committed.
The knife found in Greenberg's chest has never been fingerprinted, as per her parents' attorney, who is suing city officials over an alleged cover-up of her death. The DA's office emphasized that there is no statute of limitations for criminal homicide, keeping the case open for future developments.
Greenberg's parents and their attorney were briefed on the findings before the public announcement. The family remains steadfast in their belief that Ellen was murdered, despite the DA's conclusions.
The investigation, initiated by the Chester County District Attorney's Office two years ago, involved re-examining the case after previous officials recused themselves due to potential conflicts of interest. The Greenbergs and their attorney are now awaiting a trial where they hope to present their case before an independent judge and jury.
Greenberg's death, marked by multiple stab wounds and bruises, has raised questions about the initial ruling of suicide and the handling of the crime scene by authorities. Concerns have been raised about the removal of items from the scene without proper authorization and the subsequent classification of the death.
Despite these ongoing legal battles and investigations, no charges have been filed against individuals connected to Greenberg's death. The Philadelphia police have refrained from commenting on the case due to the active investigation and civil litigation.
The Greenbergs remain determined to seek justice for Ellen and hope that their efforts will set a precedent for other victims of similar crimes.
