Police place ad looking for more victims of accused Craigslist killer

Boston police have used Craigslist in order to find more potential victims of accused killer Philip Markoff. Markoff was arrested early this week as evidence mounted against him that led police to believe that the medical student used Craigslist to prey on women. Markoff was charged with killing a masseuse on April 14 and robbing another erotic masseuse, both of which he met through the erotic services section of Craigslist.

Although Markoff is not mentioned by name in the ad placed under the erotic services section, it is apparent that it’s in regards to his case: “Were you attacked or robbed at a Boston-area hotel after placing an ad on Craigslist? If so, you may have information that could aid the investigation into the April 10 armed robbery of a woman at the Westin Copley Place Hotel and the April 14 murder of a woman at the Marriott Copley Place Hotel. Both victims were attacked by a prospective client who had contacted them through ads placed on Craigslist.” The police hope that the ad will attract leads from other victims or witnesses that may not feel comfortable using traditional methods.

In related news, a Facebook group has formed in support of Markoff called “Phil Markoff is Innocent Until Proven Guilty.” The group already has over 200 members and is steadily growing.

Read: [WSYR News]