Hulu’s documentary on Ellen Greenberg aims to confront the questions her family has faced since her death in 2011, despite its graphic content.

The tragic death of Ellen Greenberg, a 27-year-old schoolteacher from Philadelphia, continues to intrigue and puzzle investigators and the public alike, even more than a decade after her demise. Found in January 2011 with 20 stab wounds in her Manayunk apartment, Greenberg’s case, initially ruled a suicide, has since undergone several classifications, further complicating the narrative surrounding her death.

The case has regained attention thanks to the recent premiere of a Hulu docuseries titled Death in Apartment 603: What Happened to Ellen Greenberg?, which began streaming on September 29. This true-crime series delves into Greenberg’s life, the controversial circumstances of her death, and the relentless pursuit for justice by her parents, Joshua and Sandra Greenberg. The couple has dedicated over a decade to advocating for the investigation of their daughter’s death, challenging the city’s ruling of suicide. A critical hearing focused on a reinvestigation by the Medical Examiner’s Office is slated for October 14.

Greenberg was discovered by her fiancé, Samuel Goldberg, in their apartment kitchen with multiple stab wounds, significant bruising, and a kitchen knife embedded in her chest. Initially, the police ruled the incident a suicide, citing the fact that the door was locked from the inside and there were no signs of defensive wounds. However, an autopsy conducted the next day led the Medical Examiner’s Office to classify it as a homicide based on the nature and locations of the wounds. This decision prompted a homicide investigation, which was inexplicably reversed weeks later back to a suicide ruling.

Over the years, the Greenberg family has fought for clarity, even resorting to legal action against the city to seek answers regarding what they describe as an “embarrassingly botched” inquiry. Their efforts have reignited public interest in the case, particularly after a resurgence of media coverage, including stories that have captivated local and national audiences.

The docuseries explores various dimensions of the case through interviews with Ellen’s family, friends, and journalists, highlighting the complexities and inconsistencies surrounding the investigation. The filmmaker, Nancy Schwartzman, emphasizes the importance of sticking to the facts and unearthing the truth of what transpired that fateful day.

Throughout its three episodes, the Hulu series presents uncensored crime scene imagery, which includes harrowing visuals that compel viewers to confront the grim realities of Greenberg’s death. The portrayal of such violent circumstances raises questions regarding the validity of the suicide ruling, persuading the audience to engage critically with the content.

Death in Apartment 603 is produced by ABC News Studios in partnership with Lewellan Pictures, founded by Dakota and Elle Fanning, and is available for streaming on Hulu starting September 29. The series aims to honor Greenberg’s story while pushing for acknowledgment of the unresolved questions surrounding her tragic fate.