Ellen Greenberg's Death Ruled Suicide by Medical Examiner
Documents from the medical examiner reveal the reasons behind the ruling of Ellen Greenberg's death as a suicide.
The Philadelphia Chief Medical Examiner announced that Ellen Greenberg, a Manayunk teacher, 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 stated homicide, but was later changed to suicide.
Greenberg's family has been disputing this ruling, seeking to have it overturned. However, the latest ruling from the medical examiner reaffirms the suicide verdict.
The medical examiner's report stated that the bruises were ultimately determined to not be caused by an assailant, but rather from daily activities, including her job.
The case remains a subject of controversy and an ongoing court battle between the city and Greenberg's parents.
Author's summary: Ellen Greenberg's death ruled suicide.