11: Why Does Philly PD Continue to Stonewall East To Attain Answers In Ellen Greenberg Murder?

Justice For Ellen Greenberg

In the world of true crime, few cases capture the imagination and intrigue of the public like that of Ellen Greenberg. A case that raises more questions than it answers, it has become a symbol of a justice system fraught with obstacles and a stubborn refusal to uncover the truth. The appeals are underway in the case of Ellen Greenberg, and her parents are now taking their battle for justice to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, challenging the suicide ruling that has shrouded her tragic death in mystery.
Ellen Greenberg's case is one that defies logic. Despite evidence suggesting a homicide rather than a suicide, the Philadelphia Medical Examiner's Office initially ruled her death as suicide. Ellen was found stabbed a shocking 20 times, with half of those wounds in the back and half in the head. The very nature of the injuries itself raises doubts about the official conclusion of suicide.
As Defense Attorney and host of the podcast "Defense Diaries," Bob Motta aptly put it, "The facts don't beget the ultimate conclusion in terms of it being suicide. It's the concept is absurd to me... No one's doing that." It is an assertion that has left many scratching their heads.
Suicide, particularly among women, is often associated with less violent methods, such as overdose or carbon monoxide poisoning. The sheer brutality of the wounds inflicted on Ellen contradicts the typical patterns of self-inflicted harm.
Bob Motta points out the perplexing nature of the case, "It's like a case where the cops all know who did it, and they just don't have the evidence to get them. Those are the cases that haunt these cops forever when they know who did it, but they just couldn't get the evidence to prove it." In Ellen's case, much of the evidence either went uncollected or, shockingly, was never examined.
One of the most troubling aspects of this case is the lack of a thorough investigation. The knife found in Ellen's chest was never checked for fingerprints, and crucial surveillance footage from the apartment building lobby and public areas went unscrutinized. Even her personal belongings, like her diary and laptop, have remained untouched in evidence storage.
The question that emerges is, why the reluctance to investigate thoroughly? Is there a hidden agenda at play? As Bob Motta points out, "It makes me think that they destroyed all the evidence. There has to be like a rational explanation as to why they're refusing to do it unless somebody's being protected."
The frustration surrounding this case extends to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, which have reportedly been denied repeatedly. The lack of transparency and cooperation in accessing evidence only adds to the mystique of the case.
The case of Ellen Greenberg is a chilling reminder of the shortcomings of our justice system. It raises disconcerting questions about the integrity of the investigation and the influence that may be preventing the truth from surfacing. As the appeals continue, one cannot help but wonder if justice will ultimately prevail, or if Ellen's case will remain forever shrouded in a cloud of secrecy, leaving us with more questions than answers.

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