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Sam Forcibly Enters And Finds Ellen In Kitchen
- Sam Goldberg forced open the apartment door and found Ellen Greenberg collapsed in the kitchen with a knife lodged in her chest and blood around the scene.
- Paramedics pronounced Ellen dead at 6:40 PM and initial scene details included her holding a towel, glasses on the floor, and knives spilled from a block into the sink.
Autopsy Shows Homicide But Scene Was Compromised
- The medical examiner initially ruled Ellen's death a homicide after autopsy found 19 stab wounds and a large head gash, plus bruises of different ages.
- Two hours after the scene, investigators allowed the apartment to be accessed and later cleaned and items removed before a search warrant was executed.
Prevent Crime Scene Contamination Immediately
- Preserve crime scenes and secure evidence immediately; the Venice Lofts property manager allowed relatives and a cleanup crew inside before a warrant, compromising the scene.
- Asking police for clear written directions and refusing entry until a warrant is obtained can prevent loss of forensic information.