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Gun, Restraints Found in Craigslist Suspect's Home

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(Newser) – A search of the home of alleged Craigslist killer Philip Markoff turned up a handgun, ammunition, and plastic restraints, the New York Times reports. Boston police believe the ties are identical to ones used in two hotel robbery/assaults that left one woman dead by gunshot last week. Markoff pleaded not guilty today. Meanwhile, investigators tell the Globe they believe Markoff perpetrated the robberies to fuel a gambling addiction.

A source says Markoff was picked up by police while driving from Boston to the Foxwoods casino in Connecticut. The medical student is also suspected in a third attack in Rhode Island, though he’s not yet charged there. Authorities also said today that Julissa Brisman, the Boston murder victim, was killed instantly by one of three gunshots and also suffered head trauma, the Herald adds.

The residential building where suspect Philip Markoff lives in Quincy, Mass.
The residential building where suspect Philip Markoff lives in Quincy, Mass.   (AP Photo)
Philip Markoff.
Philip Markoff.   (AP Photo)
Boston University medical student Philip Markoff, center, sits with his lawyer during his arraignment in Boston Municipal Court today.
Boston University medical student Philip Markoff, center, sits with his lawyer during his arraignment in Boston Municipal Court today.   (AP Photo)
Hector Brisman, father of slain masseuse Julissa Brisman.
Hector Brisman, father of slain masseuse Julissa Brisman.   (AP Photo)
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Jojo
Apr 21, 09 3:18 PM CDT
"perpetrated the robberies to fuel a gambling addiction. " Really? And just how much money would you get from a masseuse in a hotel room? Sorry, but I'm not buying that. You rob banks and liquor stores for money to fuel gambling addictions, not kill a masseuse in a hotel room for maybe a few hundred. Reply
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nick
Apr 21, 09 3:42 PM CDT
Whatever! Rational gambles don't have restraints in their house. Reply
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SPH
Apr 21, 09 4:35 PM CDT
This guy is a real piece of work...... Reply
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radnip
Apr 23, 09 5:04 AM CDT
Couldn't hurt a fly...that's why he has guns and restraints. Good one. Reply
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