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Philadelphia Ruling: Ellen Greenberg's Death Still Ruled Suicide

10/16/2025

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The Philadelphia Medical Examiner's Office reaffirmed its 2011 ruling that Ellen Greenberg died by suicide, noting she was found with 23 stab wounds, contradicting the initial homicide ruling by pathologist Dr. Marlon Osbourne.
Greenberg's parents have long disputed the ruling, citing unexplained bruises and other circumstances they interpret as evidence of murder.
Joseph Podraza, the family's attorney, criticized the report as flawed.
The case has drawn public attention, including a recent docuseries.

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The Philadelphia Medical Examiner's Office reaffirmed its 2011 ruling that Ellen Greenberg died by suicide, noting she was found with 23 stab wounds, contradicting the initial homicide ruling by pathologist Dr. Marlon Osbourne.
Greenberg's parents have long disputed the ruling, citing unexplained bruises and other circumstances they interpret as evidence of murder.
Joseph Podraza, the family's attorney, criticized the report as flawed.
The case has drawn public attention, including a recent docuseries.