Ellen Greenburg Update: Chester County Prosecutor Makes Announcement

A Pennsylvania district attorney made a major announcement as part of his outside investigation into the case of 27-year-old Ellen Greenberg, a Philadelphia teacher whose death in 2011 was ruled a suicide after her fiancé stabbed her 20 times in the kitchen during a snowstorm had found. half of them from behind.

Her parents, Dr. Josh and Sandee Greenberg, have been embroiled in legal battles with the government since their daughter's untimely death. They accused the coroner of covering up their daughter's murder, demanded the police release more evidence and tried to replace the word “suicide” on her death certificate with “murder” or “undetermined.”

The Chester County District Attorney's Office announced Friday morning that it had completed its investigation and prosecutors were “unable to proceed with criminal charges at this time.” They are moving Greenberg's case to inactive status in Chester County, but leaving it open for reconsideration if they receive new information.

After re-interviewing key figures in the original Philadelphia investigation, consulting an independent forensic expert, and taking additional investigative measures, the Chester County investigative team concluded that based on the current evidence, we cannot prove beyond a reasonable doubt a crime has been committed,” the office said.

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The DA's office, noting that there is no statute of limitations for criminal homicide, said the case remains open and therefore investigators “will not answer any questions regarding this matter.”

The DA's office met with Greenberg's parents and her attorney Thursday to share the news before announcing it to the public.

“They didn't delve very deeply into the case…they really didn't come up with anything new,” Dr. Josh Greenberg told Fox News Digital.

“Our belief that Ellen was murdered does not change as a result of the Chester County District Attorney's Office announcement,” Greenberg family attorney Joseph Podraza said in a press release shared with Fox News Digital.

“Admittedly, the investigation conducted by the Chester County District Attorney’s Office was extremely limited and limited. “The office told us that they have not investigated the key issues we raised that prove Ellen was murdered and that the evidence remains unchallenged,” Podraza continued.

“The independent forensic expert they allegedly consulted during the course of the investigation was also bound by his own limited background, a bachelor's degree in entomology (the study of insects) and a master's in criminal justice, but no medical school training specialty of forensic pathology, both of which are necessary for the competent assessment of the evidence uncovered to date in this case.”

The Chester County District Attorney's Office launched an independent investigation about two years ago after both Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and former Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro, now governor, recused themselves from the case.

Krasner had previously worked with Greenberg's parents in his private practice, and Shapiro previously denied having “an actual conflict” but acknowledged there was “the appearance” of one.

When Shapiro was attorney general, a spokesman told Fox News Digital that his office not only “conducted a comprehensive review and conducted a new forensic analysis” – but also that new expert testimony and information was withheld from investigators.

“Despite these unfortunate limitations and constraints, we appreciate the District Attorney’s professional courtesy in speaking with the family and openly acknowledging all of these limitations and constraints,” Podraza added. “We also note that another highly experienced homicide prosecutor, while with the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office, conducted his own independent review of this case, thoroughly investigated all issues surrounding Ellen's death, and came to the opposite conclusion that Ellen was murdered became.”

Ellen Greenberg in an undated family photo. (Greenberg family)

“We now look forward to an upcoming trial where a full and open investigation into the key issues surrounding Ellen’s murder can be conducted publicly before an independent judge and a jury of our peers.”

In September, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court agreed to hear arguments from the Greenbergs and their attorney.

“The Supreme Court will decide whether Sandee and I have standing to sue or not. And that's a really big deal… I mean, no one has ever gotten this far. … I know it's taken almost 14 years, but it's still a very important case,” said Dr. Greenberg previously told Fox News Digital.

Greenberg was found on Jan. 6, 2011, with 20 stab wounds, including 10 from behind, at least one of which may have been inflicted after she was already dead, according to court documents. Her body was also covered in bruises that her parents said were in various stages of healing are consistent with abuse.

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At the time of her death, Greenberg and her fiancé Sam Goldberg had recently sent out “save-the-dates” for their upcoming wedding. Her body was found in the kitchen next to a half-finished fruit salad on the counter.

After her death, Dr. Marlon Osbourne, a forensic pathologist with the city medical examiner's office, said it was a homicide, according to court documents. He then changed course after meeting with police behind closed doors, officially deeming it suicide.

Greenberg's parents and experienced outside investigators have raised concerns that police botched their response to her death and released the crime scene too soon. They have also questioned why Goldberg's uncle, James Schwartzman, was allowed to remove a number of items from the crime scene.

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This crime scene photo shows damage to Ellen Greenberg's apartment door after her fiancé Sam Goldberg told police he kicked it in from the outside. (Tom Brennan)

“Things were removed from the crime scene without our permission. The chain of custody was broken from the beginning when Jim Schwartzman removed computers, electronics and my daughter's purse,” said Dr. Josh Greenberg previously told Fox News Digital.

A representative for Schwartzman, a respected judge in Pennsylvania, responded to those claims on his behalf, saying police gave him permission to go in and take Greenberg's belongings. He denied taking her purse but admitted taking her computer and cell phones.

“The door was damaged and unsafe, and he removed items that he believed could be stolen,” Schwartzman's representative previously told Fox News Digital on his behalf. He added that Schwartzman did not need permission from Greenberg's parents to get anything from the apartment once police cleared the crime scene.

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Neither Goldberg nor Schwartzman have been accused of any wrongdoing in connection with Greenberg's death.

Philadelphia police did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. They previously declined to discuss the case, citing the ongoing investigation in Chester County and the ongoing civil trial.

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Goldberg and the Chester County District Attorney's Office did not immediately respond for comment.

“I’m really excited for our voices to be heard,” said Sandee Greenberg. “Not only are we now fighting for justice for Ellen, but because so much attention is being paid to these various lawsuits, this will hopefully set a precedent for other victims of heinous crimes.”