Courtroom Showdown: Greenberg's Demand Accountability in Ellen's Case
Justice For Ellen Greenberg12 Dec 2024

Courtroom Showdown: Greenberg's Demand Accountability in Ellen's Case

It began, as these stories often do, with a single detail that refuses to sit right. This time, it was the death of Ellen Greenberg, a vibrant school teacher from Manayunk, Pennsylvania, found lifeless in her apartment on a snowy January day in 2011. The cause? Twenty stab wounds—ten to her back and ten to her chest, including a lethal one to her heart. And yet, the initial ruling from law enforcement was suicide. Now, thirteen years later, a Philadelphia courtroom is once again grappling with the lingering questions surrounding her death—questions her parents, Joshua and Sandee Greenberg, refuse to let fade into silence.

In the hallowed chambers of Philadelphia City Hall, attorneys clashed in a high-stakes battle that teetered between forensic minutiae and allegations of systemic cover-ups. On one side stood the Greenbergs’ legal team, armed with allegations that painted a chilling narrative. They claim that the handling of the case by the city’s police department and medical examiner’s office raises questions about whether proper procedures were followed. The city’s legal representatives, however, rejected these allegations with equal fervor. They argued that the officials named in the Greenbergs’ lawsuit were protected by immunity. They described the accusations of conspiracy as speculative, unsupported by evidence, and—in no uncertain terms—absurd.

The courtroom was a microcosm of tension and grief, reflecting the broader struggle for accountability and justice. For the Greenbergs, it wasn’t just about Ellen’s death; it was about exposing systemic flaws they believe prevent families from finding closure. For the city’s legal team, it was a fight to protect institutions from what they deemed unfounded allegations.

Ellen Greenberg’s story began on January 26, 2011, when her fiancé, Samuel Goldberg, returned to their shared apartment during a blizzard. According to Goldberg, he found the door locked from the inside. After breaking it down, he discovered Ellen’s body slumped in the kitchen. The knife used in the stabbing was still lodged in her chest. The scene—already jarring—was only the beginning of a series of inexplicable twists. Initial responders classified the death as a suicide. The autopsy, however, cast doubt on that conclusion. The forensic examiner noted the number and distribution of stab wounds, ultimately ruling her death a homicide. Yet, in an astonishing reversal, investigators later changed the cause of death back to suicide after what has been described as a meeting of law enforcement and forensic officials. The exact details of that meeting have not been disclosed publicly.

Fast-forward to the present: the Greenbergs are not only seeking to hold city officials accountable but are also petitioning the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to amend Ellen’s death certificate to reflect “undetermined” as the cause of death. Their argument? That the current classification of suicide is not just inaccurate but an insult to the evidence—and to Ellen’s memory. Recent developments have added new layers of complexity. Following conflicts of interest within the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office and the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office, the case was handed to the Chester County District Attorney’s Office. After a re-examination of the evidence, Chester County announced it could not definitively determine if a crime had been committed. For the Greenbergs, this was a devastating blow—not just to their quest for justice, but to the very idea that truth can prevail over institutional inertia.

The Greenbergs' legal team has raised concerns about the police crime scene investigation, alleging it may have been compromised because the apartment was cleaned before a thorough forensic examination. Whether this was a procedural oversight or something more remains unclear. For the legal experts following the case, this alleged mishandling underscores a broader issue: the delicate balance between preserving evidence and maintaining procedural integrity in the immediate aftermath of a crime.

Beyond the courtroom, the Greenbergs’ battle has sparked a wave of public interest, with advocacy groups and legal scholars weighing in on the implications of the case. Many see Ellen’s story as emblematic of larger systemic issues, from the handling of crime scenes to the classification of suspicious deaths. Social media campaigns, petitions, and public forums have amplified the Greenbergs’ call for transparency, turning their private grief into a public crusade for reform.

For now, the case is in limbo. The judge who presided over the hearing has yet to issue a ruling, leaving all parties in a state of suspended animation. For the Greenbergs, the waiting is nothing new, but their resolve has never wavered. They continue to push for answers, driven by a determination to honor their daughter’s memory and ensure that no other family endures a similar ordeal. Outside the courtroom, the snow has long since melted, but the chill of unanswered questions remains. For those following Ellen’s case, one thing is clear: this fight isn’t just about a young woman’s tragic death. It’s about the system that was supposed to find answers—and whether it failed her, or worse, chose to look the other way.
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Ellen Greenberg Report DESTROYED by Its Own Logic: What Are They Hiding? -WEEK IN REVIEW

Ellen Greenberg Report DESTROYED by Its Own Logic: What Are They Hiding? -WEEK IN REVIEW

The death of Ellen Greenberg has haunted Philadelphia for over a decade—but now, a new 2025 “independent” review by the same Medical Examiner’s Office that once ruled her death a homicide, then reversed itself, has reignited public outrage. In this episode, we break down the new 32-page report by Dr. Lindsay Simon—billed as a “fresh look”—and expose just how deeply embedded bias and institutional self-preservation appear to be in its findings. From selective evidence interpretation to implausible forensic leaps, the review paints a troubling picture of a system investigating itself and calling it justice. We dissect the major red flags:  • The knife in her chest, 20+ stab wounds—some in the back—and a locked apartment  • Claims of “no signs of struggle,” despite over 30 bruises on Ellen’s body  • The “spinal cord artifact” explanation that dismisses incapacitation  • Psychological characterizations based on anxiety—not suicidal ideation  • How this report dismisses experts, overlooks key inconsistencies, and leans on confirmation bias Is this truly an objective review? Or is it a bureaucratic performance designed to close the book and shield the city from liability? We’re unpacking every flaw, contradiction, and narrative sleight-of-hand in a case that refuses to stay silent.  #EllenGreenberg #TrueCrime #MedicalExaminer #JusticeForEllen #PhiladelphiaCrime #ForensicFailure #CoverUp #WrongfulDeath #TrueCrimePodcast #DatelineStyle Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

18 Okt 18min

Ellen Greenberg Report Is Filled With Lies and Suspension Of Reality-WEEK IN REVIEW

Ellen Greenberg Report Is Filled With Lies and Suspension Of Reality-WEEK IN REVIEW

If the system’s goal was to quiet the Ellen Greenberg case with one last official ruling — it failed. Badly. The 2025 report from Philadelphia’s Medical Examiner, reclassifying nothing and explaining even less, is now being dissected by the people who understand just how dangerous this kind of language can be. In this episode, defense attorney Bob Motta joins Tony Brueski and Stacy Cole to pull the curtain back on how institutions like the M.E.’s office use carefully worded findings to sidestep accountability. They examine what the report conveniently redefines, what it conveniently omits, and why this case now represents a larger crisis in public trust. This isn’t theory. This is what happens when legal self-preservation takes precedence over factual clarity — and it’s playing out in plain sight. The Ellen Greenberg case isn’t just unsolved. It’s being strategically sealed shut. #EllenGreenberg #JusticeForEllenGreenberg #EllenGreenbergCase #BobMotta #HiddenKillersPodcast #TrueCrimeTruth #SystemicFailure #MedicalExaminerReport #InstitutionalDeflection #TonyBrueski Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

18 Okt 1h 9min

Inside the Greenberg Cover-Up Claims, Attorney Eric Faddis Legal Breakdown

Inside the Greenberg Cover-Up Claims, Attorney Eric Faddis Legal Breakdown

More than 14 years after Ellen Greenberg was found dead in her Philadelphia apartment, the controversy has only grown louder. This year, Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Lindsay Simon re-affirmed the 2011 ruling of suicide — despite twenty stab wounds, including injuries to the back of the neck and skull. But the original pathologist, Dr. Marlon Osbourne, has now recanted his own finding, publicly declaring that he no longer believes Ellen took her own life. That one sworn statement has shaken a city and reignited a decade of distrust in its institutions. Today on Hidden Killers Live, defense attorney and former prosecutor Eric Faddis joins Tony Brueski and Stacy Cole to analyze what this new 2025 report really means — and what legal options the Greenberg family has left. Can a case like this ever be reopened after a settlement? What happens when a medical examiner reverses their opinion years later? And why does the system seem to fight so hard to protect its own narrative — even when the evidence screams otherwise? We dig into the forensics, the law, and the psychology of institutional loyalty. This isn’t just a whodunit — it’s a how-did-they-get-away-with-it story that every citizen should be watching. Because if Ellen Greenberg can die this way and still be called a suicide, what does that say about our justice system and those who swear to uphold it? #HiddenKillers #EllenGreenberg #EricFaddis #TrueCrime #JusticeForEllen #ForensicScience #MedicalExaminer #LegalAnalysis #TonyBrueski #CrimeInvestigation Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

17 Okt 36min

Ellen Greenberg & Donna Adelson, Attorney Eric Faddis Expert Legal Breakdown

Ellen Greenberg & Donna Adelson, Attorney Eric Faddis Expert Legal Breakdown

Two cases. Two women. Two very different ends of the justice system — and both asking the same question: how does this happen? In Philadelphia, Ellen Greenberg was found dead with twenty stab wounds, yet her death is still officially classified as a suicide. In Florida, Donna Adelson sits in a state prison for orchestrating her former son-in-law’s murder, preparing to appeal a conviction that rocked her family to its core. Both cases raise a larger truth: the law doesn’t always get it right — and when it does get it wrong, it rarely admits it. Defense attorney and former prosecutor Eric Faddis joins Tony Brueski and Stacy Cole on Hidden Killers Live to unpack the legal and moral threads tying these two stories together. From medical examiner recantations and conflicted expert testimony to the complex machinery of appeals, we look at how American justice sometimes closes ranks instead of cases. What does it mean when a city won’t reverse a death ruling everyone questions? What does it say when a wealthy Florida family can still fight the system for years after a life sentence? And why do so many families — from Greenberg to Markel — feel like they’re fighting not for justice, but against it? This double feature dives into the fault lines of law, power, and truth. Because when systems protect themselves more than the people they serve, everyone should be asking — what does justice even mean anymore? #HiddenKillers #EllenGreenberg #DonnaAdelson #EricFaddis #TrueCrime #JusticeSystem #LegalAnalysis #TonyBrueski #DanMarkel #CrimeCommentary Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

17 Okt 58min

The Ellen Greenberg COVER-UP CONTINUES, Despite Public Pressure

The Ellen Greenberg COVER-UP CONTINUES, Despite Public Pressure

There’s no way around it — the 2025 Ellen Greenberg report is a system defending itself, not an honest reevaluation of a suspicious death. Ellen Greenberg was 27, engaged, and planning a wedding when she was found with 23 wounds. Years later, after national media coverage, civil litigation, and public pressure, the Philadelphia Medical Examiner’s Office claimed to conduct an “independent review.” The result? No change. Still suicide. Still silence on the most disturbing details. In this powerful breakdown, defense attorney Bob Motta joins Tony Brueski and Stacy Cole to take apart the legal language, institutional incentives, and forensic deflections used to make this ruling appear conclusive. They explore how government agencies rewrite their own mistakes — and why Ellen’s case is one of the most chilling examples of procedural finality being used as a weapon. The public deserves better. Ellen’s family deserves the truth.  And this episode holds nothing back. #EllenGreenberg #JusticeForEllenGreenberg #EllenGreenbergCase #BobMotta #HiddenKillers #TonyBrueski #TruthNotClosure #ForensicReviewFail #SystemProtectsItself #TrueCrimeAnalysis Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

15 Okt 43min

Ellen Greenberg: The 2025 Report That Protects Power, Not Truth

Ellen Greenberg: The 2025 Report That Protects Power, Not Truth

The name Ellen Greenberg has come to represent something larger than a single case — it’s now a symbol of what happens when systems prioritize self-protection over truth. In 2025, the Philadelphia Medical Examiner’s Office released a highly anticipated “independent review” of Ellen’s death — only to double down on the original ruling of suicide. Despite 23 wounds, unanswered questions, and growing national outrage, the system closed ranks once again. In this episode, criminal defense attorney Bob Motta joins Tony Brueski and Stacy Cole to unpack why this report has so many legal experts — and the public — demanding accountability. Together, they break down how the language of “reasonable certainty” shields agencies from scrutiny, why internal reviews rarely lead to justice, and how Ellen’s case reflects a larger failure in forensic oversight. This isn’t just about one ruling.  This is about how easy it is to rewrite reality when no one wants to face the cost of being wrong. If you’ve followed the Ellen Greenberg case, this conversation gives voice to everything the report tried to quiet. And if you haven’t? This is where you need to start. #EllenGreenberg #JusticeForEllenGreenberg #EllenGreenbergCase #HiddenKillers #BobMotta  #TonyBrueski #ForensicFailure #InstitutionalCoverup #TrueCrimePodcast #SystemicFailure Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

15 Okt 27min

Ellen Greenberg Report DESTROYED by Its Own Logic: What Are They Hiding?

Ellen Greenberg Report DESTROYED by Its Own Logic: What Are They Hiding?

The death of Ellen Greenberg has haunted Philadelphia for over a decade—but now, a new 2025 “independent” review by the same Medical Examiner’s Office that once ruled her death a homicide, then reversed itself, has reignited public outrage. In this episode, we break down the new 32-page report by Dr. Lindsay Simon—billed as a “fresh look”—and expose just how deeply embedded bias and institutional self-preservation appear to be in its findings. From selective evidence interpretation to implausible forensic leaps, the review paints a troubling picture of a system investigating itself and calling it justice. We dissect the major red flags:  • The knife in her chest, 20+ stab wounds—some in the back—and a locked apartment  • Claims of “no signs of struggle,” despite over 30 bruises on Ellen’s body  • The “spinal cord artifact” explanation that dismisses incapacitation  • Psychological characterizations based on anxiety—not suicidal ideation  • How this report dismisses experts, overlooks key inconsistencies, and leans on confirmation bias Is this truly an objective review? Or is it a bureaucratic performance designed to close the book and shield the city from liability? We’re unpacking every flaw, contradiction, and narrative sleight-of-hand in a case that refuses to stay silent.  #EllenGreenberg #TrueCrime #MedicalExaminer #JusticeForEllen #PhiladelphiaCrime #ForensicFailure #CoverUp #WrongfulDeath #TrueCrimePodcast #DatelineStyle Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

15 Okt 17min

The NEW Ellen Greenberg Report Is Filled With Lies and Suspension Of Reality

The NEW Ellen Greenberg Report Is Filled With Lies and Suspension Of Reality

If the system’s goal was to quiet the Ellen Greenberg case with one last official ruling — it failed. Badly. The 2025 report from Philadelphia’s Medical Examiner, reclassifying nothing and explaining even less, is now being dissected by the people who understand just how dangerous this kind of language can be. In this episode, defense attorney Bob Motta joins Tony Brueski and Stacy Cole to pull the curtain back on how institutions like the M.E.’s office use carefully worded findings to sidestep accountability. They examine what the report conveniently redefines, what it conveniently omits, and why this case now represents a larger crisis in public trust. This isn’t theory. This is what happens when legal self-preservation takes precedence over factual clarity — and it’s playing out in plain sight. The Ellen Greenberg case isn’t just unsolved. It’s being strategically sealed shut. #EllenGreenberg #JusticeForEllenGreenberg #EllenGreenbergCase #BobMotta #HiddenKillersPodcast #TrueCrimeTruth #SystemicFailure #MedicalExaminerReport #InstitutionalDeflection #TonyBrueski Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

15 Okt 1h 9min

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