Philip Markoff is a 22 year old student accused of using the classifieds Website Craigslist to identify and then kill women who advertised erotic services. Authorities suspect Markoff of committing at least two robberies and one murder in Massachusetts and one robbery in Rhode Island. Police say that on April 10th in Boston, Markoff bound and robbed an escort he met via Craigslist. Four days later, Markoff allegedly met with 26-year-old Julissa Brisman, an aspiring model who police say advertised her services as a masseuse on Craigslist. Markoff allegedly answered the ad and met Brisman at the Copley Marriott Hotel in Boston. Police later found Brisman's battered and bullet-ridden body in her hotel room. The third incident occurred in Warwick, Rhode Island on April 16, when Markoff allegedly attempted to rob an exotic dancer.
Markoff has been charged with murder, unlawful possession of a firearm, robbery and kidnapping. He has pled not guilty and continues to maintain his innocence. Authorities believe Markoff may be connected to other unsolved robberies and homicides in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Connecticut and the Caribbean.
This case provides further proof of the dangers of internet-based interactions, particularly when perverse sexual favors are at play. The media is comparing this story to that of my client Destiny Blande, due to the erotic sexual fetishes involved. It is important to highlight the fact that Destiny Blande has been acquitted of the Satin Strangler crimes, however.
I have been involved in numerous media discussions about both cases during the last few days. There are rumors that I may be taking on Markoff's defense, but I have not yet had any meetings with the young man.
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