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GLOSSIES

 'Craigslist Murder' 
 a New Internet 
 Phenomenon 

Real-world cops with computers tracked real-world cybercrime

Aug 31, 09 4:18 PM CDT
(Newser) - Accused Craigslist killer Philip Markoff’s alleged crimes and capture were so tied to the Internet that a “new kind of murder” has been born, writes Maureen Orth in Vanity Fair. Not only did Markoff allegedly find victim Julissa Brisman on Craigslist, but before the meeting that Boston... More »

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social networking • Internet • Microsoft • Boston • murder • criminal charges • Julissa Brisman • Philip Markoff • Craigslist killer

(Newser) - Philip Markoff’s ex-fiancée visited the accused “Craigslist killer” in jail two weeks ago to say goodbye, the Boston Herald reports. Megan McAllister told Markoff “that in all likelihood she would not be coming back to Boston," her lawyer said today, adding that though McAllister had... More »

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crime • arraignment • murder trial • fiancee • Julissa Brisman • Philip Markoff • Megan McAllister • Craigslist killer

 'Craigslist Killer' 
 Pleads Not Guilty 

Arraigned on 7 counts including first-degree murder

Jun 22, 09 12:41 PM CDT
(Newser) - Philip Markoff spoke a resounding “not guilty” at his arraignment today for the murder of a masseuse, the Boston Globe reports. Prosecutors described “brutal” attacks against three women as the so-called “Craigslist killer” was arraigned on seven charges, including first-degree murder, armed robbery, armed kidnapping, armed assault,... More »

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kidnapping • murder • plea • assault • arraignment • armed robbery • masseuse • driver's license • criminal charges • gun possession • Julissa Brisman • Philip Markoff • Craigslist killer

 Markoff Indicted for 
 Craigslist Murder 

There's ample evidence: prosecutor

Jun 22, 09 3:10 AM CDT
(Newser) - Accused Craigslist killer Philip Markoff has been formally charged with murdering 26-year-old Julissa Brisman, the Boston Globe reports. The former med student is being arraigned today on seven charges, including first-degree murder, in connection with Brisman’s death and another attack on a prostitute. Both women advertised their services on... More »

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crime • murder • Craigslist • murder charges • Julissa Brisman • Philip Markoff • Craigslist killer

 Craigslist Drops Erotic Ads 


May 13, 09 9:45 AM CDT
(Newser) - Craigslist has agreed to dump its “erotic services” ads, Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced today. In their place will be a new employee-reviewed adult category. The site has been under pressure to act in response to the so-called "Craigslist killer" case, in which a Boston premed student... More »

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Internet • prostitution • Craigslist • Philip Markoff • Craigslist killer • Jay-ZTV

 Panty Theft Led 
 RI Cops to Markoff 



Markoff linked to Rhode Island robbery after cops realized similarity to earlier crimes

May 5, 09 6:04 AM CDT
(Newser) - Rhode Island cops realized accused Craigslist killer Philip Markoff may have been involved in a local robbery when they learned the victim's panties had been stolen, sources tell ABC News. Investigators who noted the similarity to two attacks in Boston soon found more links to Markoff and issued a warrant... More »

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RI Adds Robbery Charge for 'Craigslist Killer'

Fingerprint links
Markoff to stripper, but Boston trial comes first

May 4, 09 12:08 PM CDT
(Newser) - Rhode Island will heap more charges on alleged Craigslist killer Philip Markoff today, the Boston Globe reports, accusing him in the attempted robbery of a stripper at a motel last month. Officials say Markoff’s fingerprints and text messages put him at the scene, where he allegedly tried to rob... More »

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robbery • Craigslist • Holiday Inn • hotel • Rhode Island • stripper • armed robbery • Philip Markoff • Craigslist killer

 'Evil' Corrupts 
 Craigslist's Good 
 Intent: Founder 

Newmark consoles family of slain site user

May 4, 09 8:42 AM CDT
(Newser) - Despite several high-profile murders involving Craigslist, founder Craig Newmark says he hopes to foster community spirit with his 14-year-old site. "Evil does exist," he said at a memorial concert for Katie Olson, 24, who was killed after responding to a babysitting ad. Newmark shared the stage with Olson's... More »

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Internet • Craig Newmark • murder • Craigslist • Philip Markoff • Craigslist killer

Wedding's Off
After Fiancée
Visits Markoff

They have 'frank' talk as cops discuss 16 pairs of panties under bed

Apr 30, 09 9:39 AM CDT
(Newser) - Megan McAllister visited her fiancé, accused Craigslist killer Philip Markoff, in jail yesterday, sans engagement ring, WBZ 4 reports. "It's time to move on with other things in her life," her lawyer says. "She's going to take up her life with her friends and her family in... More »

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Markoff's Fiancée
Stands by Her Man

Craigslist Killer suspect described as 'loving, caring man'

Apr 28, 09 2:02 AM CDT
(Newser) - The fiancée of accused Craigslist killer Philip Markoff plans to support him throughout his trial, ABC News reports. Meghan McAllister—breaking a weeklong silence—said the man the media has portrayed is not the "loving and caring person" she and her family know, and that people should remember... More »

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Boston • murder • Julissa Brisman • Philip Markoff • Megan McAllister • Craigslist killer

 RI to Charge Markoff 
 With Robbing Stripper 

New charges expected early this week

Apr 27, 09 9:11 AM CDT
(Newser) - Authorities in Rhode Island plan to charge murder suspect Philip Markoff with a third Craigslist-related crime, CBS News reports. Markoff, 23, is expected to be charged in the robbery of a stripper who was held at gunpoint in a RI hotel room; police say his fingerprints match those found at... More »

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crime • robbery • murder • Craigslist • Rhode Island • stripper • Julissa Brisman • Philip Markoff • Craigslist killer

 What the Well-Dressed 
 'Craigslist Killer' Wears 

Philip Markoff strapped into the latest anti-suicide jail fashion

Apr 27, 09 2:19 AM CDT
(Newser) - Ever since he apparently tried to hang himself last week with his shoelaces, accused Craigslist killer Philip Markoff has been strapped into a padded restraint suit in jail designed to stop further attempts, reports Gawker. The "Ferguson Safety Smock"  is aimed at keeping "problem inmates from hurting... More »

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'Straight-Edge' Markoff's Pals Wonder What They Missed

Those who knew him see few hints he was dangerous

Apr 26, 09 12:28 PM CDT
(Newser) - Those who’ve known Philip Markoff throughout his life are at a loss to explain how a “straight-edge” young man stands accused of being the Craigslist killer, the Boston Globe reports. “If there were any clues” to a sordid alter-ego, “he hid them well,” said a... More »

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 Markoff  
 to Family: 
 'Forget 
 About Me' 

Accused Craigslist killer tells family to forget about him

Apr 25, 09 12:57 PM CDT
(Newser) - Accused Craigslist killer Philip Markoff told his family “there is more coming out” yesterday during their jail visit, a source tells the Boston Herald. Along with his parents, Markoff saw his brother and sister-in-law, telling them to “forget about me” and “move to California.” His lawyer... More »

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murder • Craigslist • evidence • Julissa Brisman • Philip Markoff • Craigslist killer

Craigslist Founder Declines
to Shut Down Erotic Ads

Defies Conn. attorney general's request in light of 'Craigslist Killer'

Apr 25, 09 10:18 AM CDT
(AP) - The founder of Craigslist does not plan to close the "erotic services" section of the website despite criticism that has intensified after Philip Markoff, a Boston medical student, was accused of killing a masseuse who advertised there, and robbing two others. Craig Newmark contends his site already allows users... More »

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 Markoff Linked to 
 Third Craigslist Assault 

Prints of Craigslist killer suspect found at RI crime scene

Apr 25, 09 7:24 AM CDT
(Newser) - Philip Markoff has been linked to a third assault on a woman advertising sexual services on Craigslist, the Boston Globe reports. Police say the accused killer left fingerprints at a Rhode Island hotel where he tried to rob a prostitute last week and sent identifiable text messages immediately after the... More »

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(Newser) - Accused Craigslist killer Philip Markoff’s parents visited him for the first time today at the Boston jail where he is being held, the Boston Globe reports. Richard Markoff and Susan Haynes, who are divorced, did not speak to the press. Asked by reporters what the parents dreaded most... More »

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Internet • Boston • murder charges • Julissa Brisman • Philip Markoff • Craigslist killer • Richard Markoff • Susan Haynes • John Salsberg

 Craigslist Case 
 Investigators 
 Place Ad on 
 Craigslist 

Seeks other possible victims in case

Apr 24, 09 10:47 AM CDT
(Newser) - Investigators tracking the alleged Craigslist killer's actions are turning to the site at the heart of the case to reach out to more possible victims, the Boston Globe reports. They posted an ad in the site’s “Erotic Services” section reading: “Were you attacked or robbed at a... More »

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investigation • Boston • murder • Facebook • Craigslist • armed robbery • Julissa Brisman • Philip Markoff • Craigslist killer

 Gun Match Made in 
 Craigslist Killer Case 

Suspect's fingerprints match those left on duct tape at crime scene

Apr 24, 09 4:14 AM CDT
(Newser) - Solid evidence is piling up against accused Craigslist killer Philip Markoff, the Boston Globe reports. A gun found at Markoff's home—concealed inside a copy of medical textbook Gray's Anatomy—matched the weapon used to kill Julissa Brisman in preliminary testing, and the suspect's fingerprints match those found on plastic... More »

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Boston • forensics • murder charges • Julissa Brisman • Philip Markoff • Craigslist killer

(Newser) - Accused “Craigslist killer” Philip Markoff has been placed on suicide watch after his Boston jailers found evidence he had tried to hang himself, ABC News reports. “Shoelace marks were found on his neck,” a corrections official said. Markoff has been moved from the general population to a... More »

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crime • Boston • jail • suicide attempt • murder charges • Julissa Brisman • Philip Markoff • Megan McAllister • Craigslist killer • Jim McAllister

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