Prosecutors released a great deal of evidence related to the Craigslist killer case involving Philip Markoff and his murder victim, Julissa Brisman. Markoff killed himself in August.
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In the aftermath of the suicide of Philip Markoff, anyone who may have been in a capacity to prevent it, is quickly denying any errors or possible wrong-doing in this case.
A day after Suffolk County Sheriff Andrea Cabral said there was "nothing remarkable" about the circumstances leading up to Philip Markoff's suicide, the Boston Herald reported that an anonymous source "close to the Suffolk House of Corrections officers’ union" said Markoff was "hell-bent" on taking his life. Markoff, referred to as the "Craigslist Killer" was previously on suicide watch, just not at the time of his death.
In light of the apparent suicide of "Craigslist Killer" Philip Markoff, Craigslist is getting a lot of media scrutiny again. Specifically, the Patriot Ledger reports two more female escorts claimed they were "robbed or sexually assaulted" by a man they met through the Craigslist. The suspect was arrested last week in a similar incident. All charges alleged until proven under law.
Alleged "Craigslist Killer" Philip Markoff was able to commit suicide using a prison-issued pen and a plastic bag. ABC News reported Markoff also stuffed toilet paper down his throat. He reportedly wrote the first name, Megan, of his ex-fiancee in blood on his cell wall before killing himself.
Alleged Craigslist killer Philip Markoff apparently killed himself and was pronounced dead at 10:17 a.m. Sunday. He reportedly suffocated himself with a plastic bag in his cell at the Nashua Street jail. Another report said he had a cut artery. Authorities are still investigating his death.
Any alleged negative attention garnered by Craigslist as a result of the "Craigslist Killer" case seems to have had little impact on how people use the Internet classified ad site, or on how well its business is doing. As a motion to investigate media leaks in the case filed by the attorney for alleged killer Philip Markoff tried was being rejected by Judge Frank M. Gaziano, another arrest involving illicit Craigslist ads was made on July 8. Two alleged prostitutes and a client were arrested in a sting run by Somerville police after officers responded to two separate craigslist ads for prostitution. Bostonist was under the impression Craigslist was cracking down on ads for "erotic services". One thing is certain, business appears unimpeded at Craigslist as the AP reported in June that the San Francisco-based company's revenue is expected to rise 23% and reach the $100 million mark.
-- Some Massholes can't keep their rage in their cars. A 44-year-old Boston man was arrested at the Kendall Square Cinema Sunday after he allegedly assaulted a 31-year-old woman who wouldn't shut up during the movie. [Cambridge Chronicle]
Philip Markoff, the Craigslist Killer, pled not guilty to seven charges on Monday pertaining to the death of 26-year-old Julissa Brisman. There is no bail and the trial begins on June 1, 2010. Prosecutors gave a detailed description of the crimes in asking for no bail. Markoff was indicted on Sunday.
Philip Markoff, a Boston University medical student, was indicted today on suspicion of killing Julissa Brisman, whom he met through craigslist. Markoff will be arraigned in Suffolk Superior Court tomorrow. Craigslist has changed its policy on "erotic services" ads based on this and similar cases.
- Kick a guy when he's down! Former schoolmate remembers Philip Markoff as an arrogant nerd. [Boston Herald]
- CT AG wants Craigslist to tighten controls on erotic services. [Hartford Courant]
- Mayor Menino makes it official and will likely overstay his welcome at City Hall without debating his opponents. [Boston Globe]
- Unlike Boston College, Brandeis is allowing Bill Ayers to appear on campus. Some people are pissed off about it, of course. [The Justice]
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