Official: Investigators seized computer from Markoff

April 30, 2009 11:35 AM Email| Comments (10)| Text size – +

By Maria Cramer, Globe Staff

Police seized at least one of Philip Markoff's computers when investigators searched his Quincy apartment after his arrest on murder and armed robbery charges for allegedly preying on women he met through Craigslist, according to a law enforcement official with knowledge of the investigation.

Philip Markoff

The official, who was not authorized to discuss the case and spoke on the condition of anonymity, did not say what if anything investigators found on the computer.

Police continue to search for other victims who also may have been lured to hotel rooms through Craigslist, but no one has come forward since Markoff's arrest a week ago Monday, the law enforcement official said. Investigators believe that prostitutes and others offering erotic services through the classified ad website may be reluctant to contact police because of their activities.

Last week, investigators posted an item on the "erotic services" section of the website asking, "Were You Robbed After Using Craigslist?" The ad said investigators believed that both women were attacked by a man "targeting female Craigslist advertisers who would be reluctant to report the crimes."

Markoff has pleaded not guilty to murder and armed robbery charges. He is accused of fatally shooting 25-year-old Julissa Brisman at Marriott Copley Place Hotel on April 14 and robbing another woman at gunpoint four days earlier at the Westin Copley Place Hotel.

Authorities in Rhode Island are investigating whether Markoff also was involved in an attempted holdup on April 16 of a prostitute at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites in Warwick. Investigators have said they found Markoff's fingerprint at the Holiday Inn and have also linked him to text messages sent from there. Markoff, however, has not been charged in Rhode Island.

Markoff's fiancee, Megan McAllister, visited him for the first time Wednesday in jail and "continues to support her fiance," but the couple's August wedding "will not occur," according to her attorney, Robert A. Honecker Jr., who spoke today on "Good Morning America."

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10 comments so far...

Why isn't the Globe reporting what other news outlets are reporting today--that police found 16 pairs of women's underwear under his bed, that the fiance said she supports "the man she knew", the implication being that Markoff the killer was hidden from her, that he was soliciting men and transexuals through online ads, including posing as a black woman offering massage services, among many other developments. This is a national news story, so it seems odd that the paper isn't out in front of this, as they were in the beginning.

Posted by A. Buchanan April 30, 09 12:39 PM

Well, duh...

Posted by Old News April 30, 09 12:59 PM

Like Megan said let the courts decided if he is guilty or innocent not the public by all of the stories in the media each and every single day! This girl knew and loved him and if Markoff had another side of him that she never knew she is a victim herself and I feel badly for her having to try to get on with her own life without this following her forever!

Posted by Karen April 30, 09 01:13 PM

How many medical students, law students and MBA students live HIGH life supported by student Loan??????
There are something very wrong here, Mr. Markoff never Earned $10.000
in his whole life yet he has More than $130.000 student loan deb, live in a $1.400 apartment, visit casinos regularly, etc.
I am afraid there thousands Markoff type so called "students" here in
Boston area.
After at least $150.000 eucation, there are thousands Mecical school graduates and andlaw school graduates did not pass board and or
bar e exams. This is extremely unfair. M Please expose thise segement of population

Posted by Recently retired University Financially Aid Offical in Boston Area April 30, 09 04:01 PM

Why planning a wedding when you are suppose to busy to death in studying.
medical student shouldn't have to wait until you out of school. Just doesn't make anysense. If I ever want to law school or medical school I would wait until
I graduate then to get married. I just don't get it.

Posted by sad April 30, 09 07:57 PM

wow. before you go accusing all other students living on loans... how about you use spell check.

Posted by Spell Check is Cool April 30, 09 08:46 PM

RECENTLY RETIRED UNIVERSITY FINANCIAL AID OFFICIAL. YOUR GRAMMAR IS HORRIBLE AND YOUR SPELLING IS WORSE.

Posted by GEOFF April 30, 09 10:01 PM

Yes, I totally agree with the fact that Megan is a victim herself right now and she needs everyone to leave her alone so she can find her way through this whole ordeal she is faced with and what the outcome may be. She did not ask to be involved with a murderer (if he is convicted of it) all she wanted was to marry the man she knew for 4 years and loved and I have to say this situation could have happened to anyone so feel blessed that the one you love may not be online looking at porno and seeking out women to cheat on you with as it is very common for men to cheat via through the internet websites in this day and age so does this mean that we all now have to keep and eye on your own loved ones who have never committed any crimes and have a really good track record and therefore we would never even think to suspect them of ever going online and talking to other women, men, etc....This whole situation really makes you think good and hard about the internet and all the dating sites and about the one you love and trust doesn't it??

Posted by Kay May 1, 09 01:13 PM

To: Recently retired University Financially Aid Offical in Boston Area
Okay, just your name has me laughing out loud, your post twice as hard. When I was in law and grad schools, I kept saying that the people working in the financial aid office were a bunch of quacks. Thanks for confirming.

Posted by Too many degrees, so much fun! May 2, 09 03:15 AM

The 'recently retired financial aid official' who commented above is a moron. His understanding of student loans and promissory notes is apparently on par with his mastery of grammar and spelling. Try not to be a complete idiot your whole life, ok?

Posted by parlophone May 2, 09 05:54 PM