Ret. FBI Agent Robin Dreeke Sheds Light on Ellen Greenberg Case as Supreme Court Takes It Up
In this episode of "Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski," Tony Brueski and retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke discuss the perplexing case of Ellen Greenberg, whose death was controversially ruled a suicide despite being stabbed 20 times. Her family is taking the case to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to challenge the coroner's ruling. Dreeke criticizes the initial investigation, pointing out the lack of evidence supporting the fiancé's account and the questionable 911 call. He highlights the broader issue of diminishing public trust in the criminal justice system due to such cases. The conversation underscores the potential for systemic failures and the importance of a thorough re-examination to seek justice for Greenberg and restore confidence in legal institutions. ### Main Points: - Ellen Greenberg's death was ruled a suicide despite being stabbed 20 times. - Her family is challenging the coroner's ruling at the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. - Dreeke criticizes the initial investigation and the lack of evidence supporting the fiancé's story. - The discussion emphasizes the questionable 911 call made by the fiancé. - Highlighting broader issues of public trust in the criminal justice system. - The need for a thorough re-examination to ensure justice and restore confidence. - Mention of systemic failures and the role of power and money in influencing outcomes. ### Hashtags: #EllenGreenberg #TonyBrueski #RobinDreeke #KarenRead #BryanKohberger #RexHeuermann #AlexMurdaugh Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
9 Aug 20246min
Justice Awaits, PA Supreme Court Tackles Ellen Greenberg Mystery
In this episode of "Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski," retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer discusses the progress in the case of Ellen Greenberg's death, which was controversially ruled a suicide. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments, a significant step given the rarity of such cases being accepted. Jennifer explains the importance of this decision, as it addresses whether Ellen's parents have standing to challenge the medical examiner's ruling. They discuss the inconsistencies and bizarre aspects of the case, including the use of two different knives and the presence of multiple stab wounds, some post-mortem. The conversation highlights the hope for setting a legal precedent that allows parents to seek justice for their children and critiques the illogical aspects of the initial suicide ruling. Jennifer and Tony also touch on the psychological and forensic elements that make the suicide ruling questionable, emphasizing the need for a thorough re-evaluation of the case. **Main Points:** - Ellen Greenberg's death case is being heard by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. - The case questions whether Ellen's parents have standing to challenge the suicide ruling. - The lower court previously found the initial ruling appalling but ruled the parents lacked standing. - The case involves bizarre elements like two different knives and multiple stab wounds. - The decision could set a precedent for parents seeking justice for their children. - The suicide ruling is illogical considering the forensic and psychological evidence. - Jennifer and Tony emphasize the need for a thorough re-evaluation of the case. **Hashtags:** #EllenGreenberg #JenniferCoffindaffer #TonyBrueski #HiddenKillers #SuicideRuling #PennsylvaniaSupremeCourt #ForensicEvidence Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Karen Read Trial, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
9 Aug 202411min
Expert Insight, Robin Dreeke Reviews 911 Call in Mysterious Ellen Greenberg Death
In this episode of "Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski," Tony Brueski and retired FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke discuss the mysterious case of Ellen Greenberg, whose death was controversially ruled a suicide despite being stabbed 20 times. The Greenberg family has taken the case to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to challenge the coroner's ruling. Dreeke criticizes the initial investigation, noting inconsistencies in the fiancé's 911 call and the lack of evidence supporting his account. The discussion emphasizes the implausibility of the suicide ruling, the lack of thorough investigation, and the broader issue of diminishing public trust in the criminal justice system. Dreeke highlights the role of money and power in potentially influencing the case's outcome and the importance of re-examining such cases to restore faith in legal institutions. ### Main Points: - Ellen Greenberg's death, ruled a suicide, involved 20 stab wounds. - Greenberg's family is appealing the coroner's ruling at the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. - Dreeke criticizes the initial investigation and the lack of evidence supporting the fiancé's account. - Discussion of the fiancé's questionable 911 call and behavior. - Emphasis on the implausibility of the suicide ruling and lack of thorough investigation. - Highlighting the role of money and power in influencing case outcomes. - The broader issue of diminishing public trust in the criminal justice system. ### Hashtags: #EllenGreenberg #TonyBrueski #RobinDreeke Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
8 Aug 20248min
Will Ellen Greenberg's Death Finally Be Investigated as Murder, Supreme Court to Decide?
In this episode of "Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski," former felony prosecutor and defense attorney Eric Faddis discusses the perplexing case of Ellen Greenberg. Greenberg was found dead, stabbed 20 times, with some wounds inflicted post-mortem and using two different knives. Despite these bizarre circumstances, her death was ruled a suicide following discussions between her fiancé's family and detectives, without a proper investigation. The Greenberg family, dissatisfied with the ruling, took their case through various lower courts, all of which refused to hear it, ultimately reaching the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. The court will decide if the case can return to the lower courts for a proper examination. Faddis and Brueski discuss the absurdity of the suicide ruling and the challenges the Greenberg family faces in seeking justice. They highlight a significant flaw in the criminal justice system where courts typically don't second-guess police determinations, leaving families with limited recourse when they disagree with such rulings. This case underscores the need for judicial intervention in clear miscarriages of justice. ### Main Points - Ellen Greenberg was found dead, stabbed 20 times, with some wounds post-mortem and inflicted with two different knives. - Her death was ruled a suicide after discussions between her fiancé's family and detectives, without a proper investigation. - The Greenberg family has fought for years to have the case re-examined, facing repeated refusals from lower courts. - The Pennsylvania Supreme Court will now decide if the case can return to the lower courts. - Eric Faddis and Tony Brueski discuss the implausibility of the suicide ruling and the failure of the criminal justice system to address the family's concerns. - They highlight the systemic issue where courts do not typically re-evaluate police determinations, leaving families like Greenberg's with limited options. - The case illustrates the need for judicial intervention in cases of clear miscarriages of justice. ### Relevant Hashtags #EllenGreenberg #EricFaddis #TonyBrueski #PennsylvaniaSupremeCourt #MiscarriageOfJustice #CriminalJusticeSystem #UnsolvedMystery Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
8 Aug 20245min
Shocking Turn! Ellen Greenberg Case Accepted by PA Supreme Court
In this episode of "Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski," retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer discusses the case of Ellen Greenberg, whose death was controversially ruled a suicide. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments, a significant step toward possibly changing the ruling. The discussion highlights various inconsistencies and suspicious aspects of the case, including the use of two different knives and multiple stab wounds, some post-mortem. Jennifer and Tony emphasize the oddities surrounding Ellen's fiancé, such as his behavior and the strange 911 call he made. They also critique the quick cleanup of the crime scene, which hindered a thorough investigation. The podcast underscores the importance of potentially setting a legal precedent that allows parents to seek justice for their children and re-evaluates cases that may have been mishandled. **Main Points:** - Ellen Greenberg's death case is being heard by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. - The case questions whether Ellen's parents have standing to challenge the suicide ruling. - Various inconsistencies and suspicious aspects of the case are discussed, including the use of two different knives and multiple stab wounds. - Ellen's fiancé's behavior and his strange 911 call are scrutinized. - The quick cleanup of the crime scene hindered a thorough investigation. - The discussion highlights the importance of potentially setting a legal precedent for similar cases. - The hope is for the Supreme Court to allow a re-evaluation of the case and possibly pursue a civil lawsuit for further discovery. **Hashtags:** #EllenGreenberg #JenniferCoffindaffer #TonyBrueski #HiddenKillers #SuicideRuling #PennsylvaniaSupremeCourt #ForensicEvidence Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Karen Read Trial, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
8 Aug 202411min
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Embarks on Ellen Greenberg Investigation
In this episode of "Hidden Killers with Tony Brueski," psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott delves into the complex and perplexing case of Ellen Greenberg. Over a decade old, the case is now garnering renewed attention as it heads to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. The primary issue is whether the family has the right to challenge the initial ruling of suicide by the medical examiner. Shavaun and Tony discuss the strange circumstances surrounding Ellen's death, including the multiple stab wounds and the rapid shift from a homicide investigation to a ruling of suicide after discussions with her loved ones. They highlight the problematic aspects of the case, such as the inconsistencies in the evidence and the questionable handling of the crime scene. The conversation also touches on the broader implications of the court's decision, potentially setting a precedent for families to challenge medical examiner rulings in future cases. Shavaun emphasizes the importance of revisiting cases with unresolved questions to ensure justice and accuracy in the judicial system. ### Main Points: - Ellen Greenberg's case, over a decade old, is now being reviewed by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. - The family's right to challenge the medical examiner's ruling of suicide is the central issue. - Ellen was found with multiple stab wounds, including post-mortem injuries. - The case was initially treated as a homicide, then abruptly ruled a suicide. - Inconsistencies in evidence and the crime scene handling raise significant concerns. - Shavaun Scott stresses the need for thorough investigations in cases with unresolved questions. - The court's decision may set a precedent for families to challenge medical examiner rulings in future cases. #EllenGreenberg #ShavaunScott #HiddenKillers #TonyBrueski #PennsylvaniaSupremeCourt #UnresolvedCases #JusticeForEllen Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Karen Read Trial, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
6 Aug 20247min
From Suicide to Homicide, Ellen Greenberg's Case Challenges Systemic Failures
In this episode of "Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski," former felony prosecutor and attorney Eric Faddis discusses the ongoing legal battle surrounding the death of Ellen Greenberg. Despite being found with 20 stab wounds, including some post-mortem, her death was ruled a suicide without a thorough investigation. The 911 call and the condition of the door further complicate the case. The Greenberg family has been fighting for years to have her death re-examined, and the Pennsylvania Supreme Court is now set to decide if the case can be reopened. Faddis and Brueski delve into the challenges of investigating a case years after the fact, the impact of insufficient initial investigations, and the difficulty of seeking justice with limited evidence. They also discuss the broader implications for the criminal justice system and the potential for reform that could help other families in similar situations. ### Main Points - Ellen Greenberg was found dead with 20 stab wounds, some post-mortem, and her death was ruled a suicide without proper investigation. - The 911 call and the condition of the door raise further suspicions about the ruling. - The Greenberg family has faced numerous legal hurdles in their quest for justice, ultimately reaching the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. - The court will decide if the case can return to the lower courts for a proper examination. - Eric Faddis and Tony Brueski discuss the challenges of investigating an old case with limited evidence. - They highlight the flaws in the criminal justice system where courts typically do not re-evaluate police determinations. - The discussion also touches on the potential for legal reform to help other families in similar situations. ### Relevant Hashtags #EllenGreenberg #EricFaddis #TonyBrueski #PennsylvaniaSupremeCourt #MiscarriageOfJustice #CriminalJusticeReform #UnsolvedMystery Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
6 Aug 20247min
Pennsylvania Supreme Court to Hear Case on Contested Ruling of Ellen Greenberg’s Death
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court will hear arguments from the family of Ellen Greenberg, a beloved Philadelphia educator whose death in 2011 was officially ruled a suicide. Greenberg, a 27-year-old teacher at Juniata Park Academy, was found dead in her Manayunk apartment with over 20 stab wounds. Her parents have long contended that her death was not a suicide and have sought to overturn the official ruling, arguing that the investigation was mishandled. "We don't believe our daughter committed suicide," Ellen's father, Joshua Greenberg, stated in an interview with Joe Holden last year. After years of legal battles, the case has now reached Pennsylvania’s highest court. "The Pennsylvania Supreme Court only takes cases which it decides are significant enough from a social standpoint for it to consider," attorney Joe Podraza said in an interview with WHP-TV, a CBS-affiliated station in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The case was pending for about six or seven months before the attorneys were notified it was taking the case. The court will hear arguments on a critical question posed by Podraza: "Whether coroners and medical examiners have absolute power, or can they be challenged when the evidence shows they are not only mistaken but grossly mistaken." A neuropathologist hired by the city of Philadelphia testified that Greenberg was likely not alive when at least one of the stab wounds was inflicted. This finding suggests that the wound was inflicted posthumously. The neuropathologist noted there was no evidence of hemorrhage in her spinal tissue, which Podraza argues warrants changing the cause of death on Greenberg's death certificate from suicide to homicide or "cannot be determined," thus requiring further investigation. Podraza emphasized the broader implications of the case, stating, "How authorities rule on someone's death has a major impact." "Compensation as a victim of a crime, you are compensated if it's a homicide rather than a suicide. For every citizen in this commonwealth, this case could potentially have a bearing at some point in their life or the lives of their family members, that's how important it is," he added. The Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office reviewed the case in 2019 and ruled the death a suicide. In 2022, the office under then-Attorney General Josh Shapiro reaffirmed that ruling after reviewing the case again between December 2021 and January 2022. The case has garnered significant public attention, with more than 160,000 people signing a petition on Change.org asking for Greenberg's death certificate to be changed. The news that the case would be heard by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court brought immense relief to Greenberg's parents. Podraza recounted, "The parents' lives have been turned upside down and frankly, they've been tortured over these 13 years in which the authorities have stonewalled them and done everything possible not to listen to what the parents are saying as to why their daughter did not commit suicide." "It has worn both of them down," he added. With the case now on a briefing schedule, attorneys will start filing documents and making their arguments to the court. Podraza mentioned that the process could take over a year to play out. "There are cases where issues arise which are strange, and they should not be pushed or brushed under the rug. And they should be looked at closely because everybody deserves justice under our system," Podraza said. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Karen Read Trial, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
1 Aug 202427min
