A newly released review by Philadelphia’s medical examiner has officially reaffirmed that teacher Ellen Greenberg’s 2011 stabbing death—despite 23 wounds—was a suicide. The decision comes amid fierce criticism from independent experts, who argue the violent and deeply unusual nature of her injuries more closely aligns with homicide than self-infliction.
Dr. Lindsay Simon, who led the review, found no conclusive proof of another party’s involvement—citing lack of foreign DNA on the weapon and no clear signs of defensive wounds. She acknowledged the distribution of wounds was “unusual” yet concluded Greenberg could have inflicted them herself.
Opponents of the ruling, including forensic pathologists and Greenberg’s legal team, have labeled the result as “deeply flawed,” pointing to wounds in her back, bruising, missing evidence, and discrepancies in crime-scene handling. They maintain the case remains unresolved and demand further independent investigation.