April 25, 2009
Craigslist: Classified For Murder?
48 Hours Delves Into The Life Of Philip Markoff To Uncover How He Went From Promising Young Medical Student To Alleged Killer
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Photo Essay The Craigslist Killing A Boston med student is accused of killing a woman who advertised as a masseuse on the popular Web site.
48 Hours Mystery examines the double life of Boston University medical student Philip Markoff, as well as the life of his alleged victim.
With the help of private investigator Joe Moura, we learn more about the investigation and the charges against Markoff. Boston Globe reporter Maria Cramer, forensic psychiatrist Dr. Michael Welner and a forensic computer expert add their insight in the case.
We look at the dark side of the digital world, and the expanding world of Craigslist. Has it become the new portal of prostitution? Our shocking investigation exposes a Web of complicated relationships.
And we take a look at the life of Julissa Brisman, 25, whose young life was cut short as she worked to get it back on track.
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So, it seems the only thing that makes this a story is Geeky White Ivy Leaguer Picking On Honest
Just-Trying-To-Make-A-Living sex worker - with the internet thing thrown in.
Isn't that all there is to it?
Julissa lived in the fast lane and then died there. This is a lesson for all women. Go to college and get a job that involves more than your female "parts".
Haven't followed this story much. But the line between what's 'real' and what isn't has blurred for me seriously lately with this reality culture we live in.
Trust me there are alot more of these creeps out here just surfing to meet their next victims.
Again, no more suicide watch I am tired of paying for these murderers meals, beds, playtime, and to basically be a mooch in life off of our taxes. Let him do it. He is just wanting more attention. Just as every sociopath does.
Cherokeeangel060338
This is nothing new.
As to what may have triggered this (assuming it's him, which is legally still an assumption), the late teens to early twenties are the most common years for serious mental illness to begin presenting itself. Perhaps that was the case here.
Finally, how do they ever find "unbiased" people for juries on cases like this?? They'll have to find some real hermits for anyone who hasn't been bombarded with info on this story!
Blaming Craigslist is ridiculous. There are predators everywhere and anyone answering an adult ad or meeting someone in a hotel room whom they know absolutely nothing about is taking a huge risk.
CBS is changing the whole focus of the 48 Hours Mystery show. It began with the Amanda Knox story.
Previously, CBS delved into the files for resolved cases that involved an interesting twist.
Starting with the Amanda Knox story, however, CBS has decided to serve as judge, jury, and executioner for cases that are just getting under way. First, Knox. Now, Markoff.
Come on, CBS, I can't believe that you've expended all of the good cases in the files....
- by dbstevens April 26, 2009 3:20 AM EDT
- An asinine article. More suited to a cheap tabloid than real news.
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