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Feds Swoop in on Ellen Greenberg Murder Probe

Sep 27, 2026 · 44m

Summary

Nancy Grace discusses the Ellen Greenberg case, highlighting a stunning reversal where the original pathologist admitted he was wrong to rule her death a suicide. The episode features Greenberg’s parents, forensic experts, and legal counsel who detail anomalies like "wrong way blood" and evidence of strangulation that suggest murder. With the FBI now requesting documents and a civil suit settled just before trial, the family seeks a federal investigation to clear Ellen’s name and hold authorities accountable for the alleged cover-up.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Hers weight loss medications Sponsors: Airtasker, Disney on Ice, One Times Square Intro: FBI investigation and pathologist reversal Audio: The chilling 911 call from the scene Guests: Ellen's parents and the case history Update: Pathologist Osborne changes ruling to non-suicide Forensics: The 'wrong way blood' anomaly explained Analysis: Gravity and body position inconsistencies Sponsors: Airtasker, Disney on Ice, Fencing Timeline: How long was the fiancé away? Legal: The last-minute settlement before trial Family: Reactions to the settlement and exhumation Guest: Guy DeAndrea on the DA's office role Reflection: The burden on the Greenberg family Forensics: Why the crime scene was not preserved Investigation: FBI involvement and jurisdiction issues Legal: The need for an independent prosecutor Evidence: Security guard affidavit and strangulation signs Sponsors: Airtasker, Disney on Ice, Fencing Forensics: Overkill and missing autopsy details Evidence: Discrepancies in digital suicide searches Outlook: Next steps for justice and civil action Outro and final sponsor reads
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