Philip Markoff
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Philip Markoff (February 12, 1986 - August 15, 2010)[1] was an American medical student who was charged with the armed robbery and murder of Julissa Brisman in a Boston hotel on April 14, 2009, and two other armed robberies.[2][3] Markoff maintained his innocence of all charges and pleaded not guilty at his arraignment. A grand jury indicted Markoff for first-degree murder, armed robbery, and other charges.[4][5]
Philip Markoff | |
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Born | (1986-02-12)February 12, 1986 Sherrill, New York, U.S. |
Died | August 15, 2010(2010-08-15) (aged 24)[1] Nashua Street Jail in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Cause of death | Suicide[1] |
Other names | The Craigslist Killer |
Occupation | Medical student |
On August 15, 2010, Markoff died by suicide in Boston's Nashua Street Jail, where he was awaiting trial.[1][6] Markoff was one of several criminals described by media outlets as the "Craigslist Killer", because the killer was alleged to have met his victims through ads placed on the internet site Craigslist. Two of Markoff's victims were offering erotic services on Craigslist.[7][8][9]