Phil Markoff

- Full name: Philip H. Markoff
- Fiancee: Megan McAllister
- 22-years-old upon arrest
- Enrolled as medical student at Boston University
- Graduate of University at Albany
- Engaged to marry Megan McAllister, whom he met at AlbanyBoston Globe: BU medical student arrested in hotel killing, robbery (April 21, 2009)
- Originally from upstate New YorkAssociated Press: Police arrest suspect in Boston Craigslist slaying (April 20, 2009)
- Arrested April 20, 2009
- Charged with murder, kidnapping, armed robbery and unlawful possession of a firearmAssociated Press: Police arrest suspect in Boston Craigslist slaying (April 20, 2009)
- Pulled over on Interstate 95, south of Boston
- Arraigned in Boston Municipal Court on April 21, 2009
- Lives in sea-side Boston suburb of QuincyNew York Daily News: Cops have Philip Markoff, suspected "Craigslist Killer" (April 20, 2009)
- Rents an apartment in Quincy's 800-unit High Point apartment complexNew York Daily News: Cops have Philip Markoff, suspected "Craigslist Killer" (April 20, 2009)
- Had been under surveillance days before arrestAssociated Press: Police arrest suspect in Boston Craigslist slaying (April 20, 2009)
- Charged with murder of Julissa Brisman, found dead April 13 at the Boston Marriott Copley PlaceAssociated Press: Police arrest suspect in Boston Craigslist slaying (April 20, 2009)
- Brisman had posted an ad offering massage services on CraigslistBostonHerald.com: Craigslist killer may have struck again (April 17, 2009)
- Also charged with robbing two other women he met through Craigslist, one of which was Trisha LefflerAssociated Press: Police arrest suspect in Boston Craigslist slaying (April 20, 2009)
- Suspect tried to bind the hands of the women with plastic cordsBostonHerald.com: Craigslist killer may have struck again (April 17, 2009)
- Police believe Markoff may have other victimsAssociated Press: Police arrest suspect in Boston Craigslist slaying (April 20, 2009)

Philip H. Markoff, a 22-year-old medical student at Boston University, was arrested as the so-called Craigslist Killer, charged with a string of crimes against women who had advertised private services on Craigslist in April of 2009.Associated Press: Police arrest suspect in Boston Craigslist slaying (April 20, 2009)
On May 4, 2009, Rhode Island police issued an arrest warrant for Markoff, for a third robbery on April 16, 2009. The victim stated that a pair of her panties were taken by the man who robbed her. Allegedly a Las Vegas prostitute met him at a Holiday Inn Express in Warwick, Rhode Island, where she was handcuffed and robbed.ABC: Accused Craiglist Killer... (May 4, 2009) Markoff pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder on June 22, 2009.http://www.startribune.com/nation/48774782.html?elr=KArksLckD8EQDUoaEyqyP4O:DW3ckUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUUsZ
Male Victims?

Though all of Markoff's alleged crimes had concerned female victims, on April 27, a male Boston businessman told NBC News that he had been contacted by Markoff regarding a Craigslist ad seeking transsexuals. The news may explain Markoff's alleged comments to his family, reported by NBC's Today Show, about further revelations about his case that had not yet come to light.MSNBC: Was Craigslist suspect also targeting men? (April 27, 2009)
Fingerprints

On April 23, it was announced that Markoff's fingerprints had been found at the murder scene of 26-year-old Julissa Brisman.WCVB Boston: Markoff's Fingerprints Found At Crime Scene (April 21, 2009) The prints were taken from the surface of plastic zip ties and duct tape that Markoff allegedly used to restrain the victim.WCVB Boston: Markoff's Fingerprints Found At Crime Scene (April 21, 2009) Earlier in the day, he had been placed on suicide watch after officers found shoelace marks on his neck.ABC News: 'Craigslist' Suspect Philip Markoff Put on Suicide Watch Markoff is also charged with the kidnapping and armed robbery of Trisha Leffler on April 10, 2009.FOXNews.com: Boston University Medical Student Charged in Craigslist Killing Held Without Bail (April 21, 2009)
Arrest

Markoff was arrested on April 20, 2009, after Boston police linked him to a recent attack on a Rhode Island woman and to the murder of Julissa Brisman at the Marriot Copley Place hotel in Boston.Associated Press: Police arrest suspect in Boston Craigslist slaying (April 20, 2009) Markoff is also believed to have brutally attacked and robbed a 29-year-old Trisha Leffler, who was working as a prostitute, on April 10 in another Boston hotel.
According to sources close to the case, police found panties belonging to the victims in Markoff's apartment.Boston Herald: Source: Accused Craigslist Killer Collected 'Mementos' From Victims
The Wedding

Markoff had planned to marry his girlfriend, Megan McAllister, on August 14, 2009. According to the website of Bruce Springsteen tribute act the Bstreetband, who had been scheduled to play at the reception, the New Jersey wedding has been postponed.Salon.com: Band: Craigslist slay suspect's wedding put off (April 27, 2009)
Gambling

Investigators believe that a gambling problem might have led Markoff to search Craigslist for potential theft victims. A search of his home found the same gun and ammunition used in the earlier armed robbery.FOXNews.com: Boston University Medical Student Charged in Craigslist Killing Held Without Bail (April 21, 2009)
What the Neighbors Say

"The guy was friendly enough... but he was never really around much, and there was a creepy factor to it."—John Uva, neighbor of MarkoffNew York Daily News: Cops have Philip Markoff, suspected "Craigslist Killer" (April 20, 2009)
"I can't believe it. He partied with us one night. He came over and had beers with us. He seemed like a normal guy, but he was in my house, so this is definitely creepy."—Mike Dyer, neighbor of MarkoffNew York Daily News: Cops have Philip Markoff, suspected "Craigslist Killer" (April 20, 2009)