Crime Junkie UPDATE: Ellen Greenberg
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Oct 2, 2025 Nina Schutzman, an AudioChuck reporter, returns with an update on the haunting case of Ellen Greenberg, found dead in her apartment under suspicious circumstances. Nina discusses the new discoveries that have emerged since the original reporting, including a court settlement prompting a re-evaluation of Ellen's case. The family’s persistent quest for justice and ongoing public pressure for a deeper investigation into the evidence is highlighted, raising questions that have yet to be resolved. Nina's insights provide a fresh perspective on this tragic mystery.
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Scene Details Shaped Early Conclusions
- Emergency responders found Ellen slumped in the kitchen with a knife still embedded and multiple chest wounds visible at the scene.
- Initial scene observations showed no obvious struggle and valuables left intact, shaping early police conclusions.
Autopsy Revealed Far More Injuries
- The autopsy revealed 19 stab wounds plus a large head gash, including wounds to the back of the neck not noted at the scene.
- The medical examiner initially ruled the death a homicide based on those findings.
Family Removed Items And Scene Was Cleaned
- Sam's relatives retrieved Ellen's belongings from the apartment shortly after the death with property manager approval and before a full police search.
- The apartment was professionally cleaned, and police later obtained a warrant after the scene had been altered.