If you’ve ever been alone and felt like you might be in trouble, maybe you called someone… made it known you were on the phone… made it clear, someone else was listening. But chatting on her cell while walking up to her apartment in sunny South Florida during broad daylight, Gwen couldn’t have sensed her life was in danger. And even the friend on the other end of the line had no way of stopping the evil that was lurking just behind Gwen’s front door…
Courtesy of Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County
Episode Info
If you know anything about the murder of Gwendel “Gwen” Greenblatt in West Palm Beach, Florida, at the Royal St. George apartments on February 5th, 2003, please come forward. You can remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County at 1-800-458-8477.
Additional ways to contact West Palm Police directly:
- Phone Number: 561-822-1900 (Ask for Detective Aaron Sam)
- Detective Aaron Sam’s Email Address: ASam@wpb.org
Photos of Gwendel “Gwen” Greenblatt. Provided by: Gwendel Talijan Greenblatt (Gwendel Talijan) Facebook Page.
Photos of Gwendel “Gwen” Greenblatt. Provided by: Gwendel Talijan Greenblatt (Gwendel Talijan) Facebook Page.
Photos of Gwendel “Gwen” Greenblatt. Provided by: Gwendel Talijan Greenblatt (Gwendel Talijan) Facebook Page.
Christina fondly remembers her dear friend, Gwen, while looking at old pictures and mementos. Christina was on the phone with Gwen when she was attacked. Photo taken by audiochuck staff.
Matt and Gwen Greenblatt on their wedding day. Photo provided by Gwen’s family.
Richard Engel Mug Shot. Courtesy of: West Palm Beach Police Department.
Original crime scene photos that show some of Gwen’s personal belongings scattered across the floor. Courtesy of: West Palm Beach Police Department.
Original crime scene photos that show some of Gwen’s personal belongings scattered across the floor. Courtesy of: West Palm Beach Police Department.
The original crime scene photo on the left shows the still-burning cigarette butt found outside of Gwen’s apartment door on top of the fire alarm pull box. Investigators say DNA found on that butt is a match for Richard Engel. On the right is the other, extinguished butt found outside Gwen’s apartment on the ground. Investigators say DNA found on that butt is a match for Matt Greenblatt. Courtesy of: West Palm Beach Police Department.
The original crime scene photo on the left shows the still-burning cigarette butt found outside of Gwen’s apartment door on top of the fire alarm pull box. Investigators say DNA found on that butt is a match for Richard Engel. On the right is the other, extinguished butt found outside Gwen’s apartment on the ground. Investigators say DNA found on that butt is a match for Matt Greenblatt. Courtesy of: West Palm Beach Police Department.
Original crime scene photos of Gwen’s apartment and complex, the Royal St. George in West Palm Beach, FL. Courtesy of: West Palm Beach Police Department.
Original crime scene photos of Gwen’s apartment and complex, the Royal St. George in West Palm Beach, FL. Courtesy of: West Palm Beach Police Department.
Original crime scene photos of Gwen’s apartment and complex, the Royal St. George in West Palm Beach, FL. Courtesy of: West Palm Beach Police Department.
Episode Source Material
- Original reporting by Madison Cavalchire