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The feds have finally decided to poke around the truly bizarre 2011 case of Philadelphia teacher Ellen Greenberg, who somehow managed to "commit suicide" by stabbing herself 20 times, including several in the back of her neck and base of her skull, a feat that would make even the most flexible contortionist raise an eyebrow. Seriously!
The medical examiner originally called it a homicide, then, for some crazy reason, flipped to suicide faster than a speeding bullet. That ruling has stood ever since, despite the family's relentless pushback and mountains of skepticism from anyone who's ever seen a crime show.
According to sources speaking to NBC10, the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania is now sniffing around. They've requested, and last month actually obtain documents tied to Ms. Greenberg's death. The scope isn't crystal clear, but it seems focused on how various local agencies handled (or mishandled) the investigation over the years, with whispers of possible criminal corruption in the mix.
Greenberg was just 27 when found dead by her fiancé Sam Goldberg in their shared apartment, a 10-inch blade protruding from her chest like some grim exclamation point. Her parents have long insisted this was murder, accusing local authorities of covering up a botched homicide probe.
Greenberg was just 27 when found dead by her fiancé Sam Goldberg in their shared apartment, a 10-inch blade protruding from her chest like some grim exclamation point. Her parents have long insisted this was murder, accusing local authorities of covering up a botched homicide probe.
Of course it was murder. It was as obvious that there are only two genders.
Adding fuel to the fire: the original medical examiner signed a sworn statement in January 2025 saying the death should be ruled something other than suicide. A doctor who treated Greenberg beforehand noted she was "not suicidal" and documented bruises that "suggest domestic abuse sufficient to account for her anxiety."
Adding fuel to the fire: the original medical examiner signed a sworn statement in January 2025 saying the death should be ruled something other than suicide. A doctor who treated Greenberg beforehand noted she was "not suicidal" and documented bruises that "suggest domestic abuse sufficient to account for her anxiety."
Oh, and at least one stab wound reportedly came after she would have already been dead, because nothing says "self-inflicted" like postmortem enthusiasm.
Josh Shapiro, then Pennsylvania's Attorney General, backed the suicide call, and the case sat dormant for years. It only started getting fresh side-eye when Shapiro was floated as a potential VP pick for Kamala Harris in 2024.
Josh Shapiro, then Pennsylvania's Attorney General, backed the suicide call, and the case sat dormant for years. It only started getting fresh side-eye when Shapiro was floated as a potential VP pick for Kamala Harris in 2024.
So is Josh Shapiro culpable, shady or stupid? You make the call.
The parents sued Philadelphia, eventually settling after the city coughed up $650,000 and promised an independent review by a new medical examiner.
The parents sued Philadelphia, eventually settling after the city coughed up $650,000 and promised an independent review by a new medical examiner.
The October report still calls it suicide.
Because apparently in this town, 20 stab wounds, many in impossible spots, plus signs of possible abuse and a flipped ruling add up to a textbook self-exit. Nothing to see here, folks. Move along before the feds start asking too many uncomfortable questions.
Because apparently in this town, 20 stab wounds, many in impossible spots, plus signs of possible abuse and a flipped ruling add up to a textbook self-exit. Nothing to see here, folks. Move along before the feds start asking too many uncomfortable questions.
And imagine if she shot herself 20 times and they couldn't find the weapon.
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