Despite this, Philadelphia’s chief medical examiner, Lindsay Simon, reaffirmed on October 11, 2025, that the original determination of suicide would stand — just days before a scheduled court hearing.

”This report is an embarrassment to the City and an insult to Ellen and her family. Ellen’s family just wanted the truth. It is clear the truth will not come from Philadelphia’s law enforcement machinery. Though Ellen’s city turned its back on her, we will continue through other avenues to get justice for her murder, by any means necessary,” William Trask, the Greenberg’s family attorney, said.

Had plans to leave him?

Judge Linda Carpenter, overseeing the case, has previously expressed frustration with the long delay in the reexamination process.

Osbourne, the original examiner who once changed his ruling to suicide, has since signed a statement supporting his initial homicide finding — underscoring the deep divide among experts.

Ellen’s parents insist their daughter had plans to leave Goldberg that day.