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  • Join Tony Brueski and Stacy Cole every morning as they break down the latest true crime news and stories to kickstart your day. Stay informed on high-profile cases like Lori Vallow Daybell, Alex Murdaugh, and Bryan Kohberger, with real-time updates and analysis. Engage in discussions and interviews that delve deeper into these captivating stories. Tune in to stay up-to-date with the latest developments and immerse yourself in the world of true crime. From The Hidden Killers Podcast.
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  • Major Breakthrough in Ellen Greenberg Case as Medical Examiner Reverses Stance Yet Again

    Major Breakthrough in Ellen Greenberg Case as Medical Examiner Reverses Stance Yet Again
    Feb 4 2025
    The case of Ellen Greenberg, a Philadelphia teacher who was found dead with 20 stab wounds in 2011, has taken a significant turn as the medical examiner who ruled her death a suicide now admits it should be classified as "something other than suicide." For 14 years, Greenberg’s parents, Josh and Sandee Greenberg, have fought to overturn the controversial ruling, arguing that the forensic evidence points to homicide. The latest revelation comes just days before a civil trial in which they are suing Philadelphia city officials for allegedly mishandling the case and covering up what they believe to be their daughter's murder. Ellen was just 27 when she was found inside her Manayunk apartment on January 26, 2011, with multiple stab wounds, including 10 to the back of her head and neck. Her fiancé, Sam Goldberg, reported finding her after he returned home and forced open the locked apartment door. Philadelphia Medical Examiner Marlon Osbourne initially ruled the death a homicide based on the severity and number of wounds. However, police pushed back on this determination, and without public explanation, Osbourne reversed his ruling to suicide. Now, in a sworn court filing, Osbourne has backtracked, stating, “It is my professional opinion Ellen’s manner of death should be designated as something other than suicide.” He cited new information, including questions about whether her fiancé was seen entering the apartment before calling 911, whether the door was truly forced open, and whether Ellen’s body had been moved before authorities arrived. While Ellen’s fiancé has never been accused of wrongdoing by law enforcement, her parents remain convinced the case was mishandled. Their attorney, Joe Podraza, sees Osbourne’s admission as a major breakthrough. “To us, it means that we’ve accomplished our role that Ellen did not commit a suicide,” Podraza said. “Here you have the original pathologist, finally, after 14 years and five years of litigation, acknowledging that her manner of death should not be suicide.” The Greenbergs have long maintained that forensic evidence disproves suicide, citing medical reports that at least one of Ellen’s wounds was inflicted post-mortem, making self-infliction impossible. Despite these findings, the Chester County District Attorney’s Office announced last year that it would not pursue criminal charges, stating that there was insufficient evidence to prove a crime beyond a reasonable doubt. However, because there is no statute of limitations for homicide in Pennsylvania, charges could still be filed in the future. Meanwhile, the Greenbergs are pressing forward in their legal battle to have Ellen’s official cause of death changed from suicide to undetermined. A Philadelphia judge ruled Friday that they may take three city officials to trial, including Osbourne, former chief medical examiner Sam Gulino, and homicide detective John McNamee, for emotional distress related to the alleged cover-up. Jury selection in the trial is set to begin February 3. Ellen’s father, Joshua Greenberg, remains hopeful. “I’m hoping we’re going to prove that Ellen did not commit suicide,” he said. “That’s what this is all about. Justice for Ellen.” The case has captured national attention, with supporters rallying around the Greenbergs’ efforts to change Ellen’s death ruling and push for renewed criminal investigation. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is also set to hear a separate case regarding whether her parents have legal standing to amend her death certificate. With the medical examiner now refuting the original suicide ruling, the Greenbergs see this as a pivotal moment in their years-long quest for justice. #JusticeForEllen #EllenGreenberg #TrueCrime #Philadelphia #ForensicScience #LegalBattle #CrimeInvestigation Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
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    29 mins
  • "If He Did It": O.J. Simpson’s Chilling Words Resurface in Netflix Docuseries

    "If He Did It": O.J. Simpson’s Chilling Words Resurface in Netflix Docuseries
    Feb 4 2025
    O.J. Simpson’s name remains synonymous with one of the most infamous murder trials of the 20th century. Acquitted in 1995 for the brutal slayings of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ron Goldman, his case still haunts many. A new Netflix docuseries, American Manhunt: O.J. Simpson, now reignites the controversy with shocking revelations from those who knew him best—including a former close confidante who claims Simpson all but admitted to the crime. Mike Gilbert, Simpson’s former agent of 18 years, recalled a disturbing exchange he had with the former football star shortly after his acquittal. “I said, ‘You know, O.J., I always thought you did it,’” Gilbert recounted. According to Gilbert, Simpson’s response was chilling: “If Nicole wouldn’t have opened the door with a knife, she would still be alive.” “He just kind of shook his head and said that,” Gilbert added. “I didn’t sleep very well that night… So, I quit.” Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman were brutally murdered outside her Brentwood home in 1994. Though O.J. was acquitted in the highly publicized criminal trial, a civil jury later found him liable for wrongful death and ordered him to pay millions to the victims’ families. The docuseries also includes harrowing testimony from those closest to the case. Former LAPD detective Tom Lange, who informed Simpson of Nicole’s murder, described his reaction as strangely devoid of curiosity. “He doesn’t ask what happened, or anything else,” Lange said. “Not a lot of questions from Simpson… Didn’t ask, ‘How did she die? Who would kill her?’ We don’t get any of that, which doesn’t make any damn sense.” Nicole’s sister, Denise Brown, was not as reserved. When she was told of her sister’s death, her immediate response was, “It’s O.J.! I know he did it!” according to Lange. Ron Goldman’s sister, Kim, shared in the docuseries the horrifying reality of her brother’s funeral. “My brother had his neck severed. So they had to hide certain parts so that they wouldn’t see it… It was all very super f–ked up,” she said. Adding to the evidence laid out in the docuseries is the testimony of Ron Shipp, a former LAPD officer and longtime friend of Simpson. Shipp recounted visiting Simpson shortly after the murders and noticing a cut on his finger. When he asked about it, Simpson initially claimed he had cut himself on his car seat after dropping his phone. But moments later, Shipp watched Simpson give a completely different explanation to another visitor, saying, “I cut my finger on a glass in Chicago.” Shipp had long been in denial about his friend’s possible guilt, but at that moment, he says reality set in. “I left his house and got in my car and I called my wife first and I was crying,” he said. “I was crying, because I knew he did it.” Shipp also shared that Simpson had confided in him about violent thoughts before the murders. “I’ve had dreams of killing her,” Simpson allegedly admitted to him. Nicole, too, had once confided in Shipp about the abuse she suffered. “Your friend O.J. hit me,” she told him. “And this is not the first time.” Despite his 1995 acquittal, Simpson was never able to escape the cloud of suspicion that followed him. He was later convicted in 2008 for an armed robbery in Las Vegas and spent nearly a decade behind bars. In 2024, he died of cancer at the age of 76. For many, the question of O.J. Simpson’s guilt was never truly in doubt. And with American Manhunt: O.J. Simpson, the discussion continues, as the chilling statements and actions of those closest to him resurface—making it harder than ever to ignore the evidence that, as Shipp put it, “I knew he did it.” #OJSimpson #TrueCrime #NicoleBrownSimpson #RonGoldman #NetflixDoc #CrimeNews #AmericanManhunt JANUARY 29TH Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
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  • Accused Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Challenges DNA Evidence, Seeks Separate Trials

    Accused Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Challenges DNA Evidence, Seeks Separate Trials
    Feb 3 2025
    Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann appeared in a Long Island courtroom as his defense team formally filed motions challenging the case against him.

    Heuermann, an architect and father of two from Massapequa Park, is charged with seven of at least ten murders tied to the infamous Gilgo Beach killings. His legal team is pushing to separate the charges into multiple trials and is contesting key forensic evidence that prosecutors plan to use.

    His attorney, Michael Brown, filed a motion requesting that the seven murder charges be split into five separate trials.

    The motion proposes that the first three victims be tried together, while the remaining four be handled individually. Brown argued that keeping all charges in one trial could unfairly influence a jury.

    "When you have count after count, charge after charge, it leads a jury despite a judge's instruction, it leads a jury to say you know what there's so much there," Brown stated. "He may not be guilty of this but maybe he's guilty of that and it's what we call accumulative effect."

    The defense is also challenging DNA evidence obtained from rootless hairs found at six of the crime scenes. Attorney Danielle Coysh argued that the forensic method used to analyze the hairs has not been widely accepted in the scientific community, making it inadmissible under state law.

    "It's never been the subject of any judicial testing or any standard so this is the first time in the United States that it will be done," Coysh said.

    Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney pushed back on the defense's claims, stating that the DNA method—performed by Astrea Forensics, a California-based lab—is scientifically valid.

    "I would submit that this is the next generation of the evolution of the technology," Tierney said. "It's exciting to be at the forefront of that and we look forward to proving the scientific acceptance and effectiveness of this technology."

    Tierney has led the charge against Heuermann, working with the Gilgo Beach Task Force to bring charges against him.

    The latest development in the case comes after Heuermann was recently charged in the murder of Valerie Mack. Her remains were first discovered by a hunter’s dog in 2000 in a wooded area of Manorville, Long Island. Mack’s decapitated body was found inside a black plastic bag bound with rope and wrapped in duct tape. Both her hands and one of her legs were severed, according to court documents. The rest of her remains surfaced more than a decade later, in April 2011, near Gilgo Beach.

    Heuermann has pleaded not guilty to Mack’s murder, as well as the killings of Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman, Maureen Brainard-Barnes, Amber Costello, Jessica Taylor, and Sandra Costilla. Authorities have linked the murders to a string of victims found along Ocean Parkway between 1993 and 2010.

    His next court appearance is set for February 18. Judge Timothy Mazzei indicated that a hearing on the DNA evidence, known as a Frye hearing, will likely take place in late February or early March.

    Heuermann has denied all charges.

    #GilgoBeach #RexHeuermann #TrueCrime #ColdCase #DNAEvidence #JusticeForVictims #LongIsland

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    28 mins

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