Ellen Greenberg's Death Ruled Suicide by Medical Examiner
Documents from the medical examiner have revealed the reasons behind the ruling of Ellen Greenberg's death as a suicide.
The Philadelphia Chief Medical Examiner announced that Ellen Greenberg, a teacher from Manayunk, died by suicide. Her body was found with over 20 stab wounds to her chest and the back of her 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 had listed the cause of death as homicide, but this was later changed to suicide.
- The medical examiner's report listed over 20 stab wounds to Greenberg's chest and neck.
- Greenberg's body was also found to be bruised all over.
- The bruises were determined to be caused by daily activities, not an assailant.
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.
Greenberg's family has been fighting to have the ruling overturned, but the latest decision from the medical examiner upheld the suicide ruling.
Author's summary: Ellen Greenberg's death ruled suicide despite controversy.