Craigslist attacks
On April 20, police arrested Philip Markoff, 23, a Boston University medical student in the so-called "Craigslist killing" case. Police allege Markoff, 23, of Quincy, shot and killed Julissa Brisman, a 25-year-old masseuse who advertised on Craigslist, at the Marriot Copley Hotel on April 14. Markoff is also charged with robbing another prostitute at gunpoint who had advertised on the website at the Westin Copley on April 10.
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Charges expand in killing
Philip Markoff, the man accused in the so-called Craigslist killing at a Back Bay hotel this spring, returned to court to answer to new charges stemming from an indictment unsealed Sunday. (Boston Globe, 6/21/09) Charges filed in R.I. attack
A Rhode Island judge signed an arrest warrant today charging Philip Markoff with crimes stemming from an attack in Warwick last month. (Boston Globe, 5/4/09) 'If there were any clues, he hid them well'
At the state university in Albany, Philip Markoff was known for the same discipline and intensity that had made him an academic star in high school. (Boston Globe, 4/26/09) Markoff print found in R.I. attack
As investigators searched for the Craigslist killer in Boston, Philip Markoff was in Warwick, R.I, where he left his fingerprint at the scene of another attack in a hotel, according to a law enforcement official with knowledge of the investigation. (Boston Globe, 04/25/09) Gun match in Markoff case
Investigators made a preliminary match between the semiautomatic gun found in Philip Markoff's apartment and the weapon that was used to kill Julissa Brisman. (Boston Globe, 04/24/09)  In case, high-tech tip leads to old-school stakeout
Boston investigators, including Daniel Duff (left), described how a victim identified Philip Markoff. (Boston Globe, 04/23/09) DA says suspect drawn to easy preyAt Philip Markoff's arraignment, authorities accused him of trolling Craigslist for women to rob in hotels. (Boston Globe) Markoff arrested after manhunt
Philip Markoff was arrested while was driving south on Interstate 95 in Walpole with his fiancee on the way to Foxwoods Casino. (Boston Globe, 4/21/09) |
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THE SUSPECTBehind suspect's 'perfect life,' a darker side
By most accounts, Philip Markoff's life had all the hallmarks of a solid middle-class existence. But a lab partner who worked closely with him said Markoff was troubled by profound mood swings. (Boston Globe) |
Dad: Fiancée 'still confident' in Markoff
The father of the woman engaged to the Craigslist killing suspect said she is devastated, but still has confidence in Philip Markoff. (Boston Globe, 4/23/09)
- Fiancée: Markoff 'could not hurt a fly!' (4/21/09)
Markoff grandfather: 'He's a wonderful boy'
The grandfather of Philip Markoff said he was 'shocked' by allegations that the young man attacked women he met on Craigslist. (Boston Globe , 4/21/09)
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THE VICTIMSVictim is remembered as devoted to her mother
Julissa Brisman was remembered fondly by family and friends yesterday at a wake in New York City, with some noting her particular devotion to her mother. (Boston Globe, 4/23/09) |