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Craigslist Survivor: 'I Didn't Resist Him'

By Harry Kimball,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 22, 2009 10:02 AM CDT

(Newser) – The woman who survived a robbery at the hands of Craigslist suspect Philip Markoff did so by offering no resistance, ABC News reports. “I just complied with everything he wanted me to do,” said Trisha Leffler, whom Markoff met at a Boston hotel for a massage. “I didn’t resist him in any way and that’s why.” Leffler, who lost $800, has positively identified Markoff as her assailant.

Hector Brisman, left, father of slain masseuse Julissa Brisman, who was not as lucky as Leffler.
Hector Brisman, left, father of slain masseuse Julissa Brisman, who was not as lucky as Leffler.   (AP Photo)
Philip Markoff.
Philip Markoff.   (AP Photo)
Surveillance from the Westin hotel where Leffler was assaulted.
Surveillance from the Westin hotel where Leffler was assaulted.   (AP Photo)
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Mad
Apr 22, 2009 6:23 AM CDT
By completely acquesing, she survived, and that's great, especially since it allows her to positively identify the rapist. Anytime a woman lives thru an attack she did the right things, but being submissive is only one option. Many women survived by fighting back. Whatever works. Trust yourself

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