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‘Craigslist Killer’ case spins in cyberspace

NEW YORK. The “Craigslist Killer” case is playing out on the Internet.

Boston police posted on Craigslist asking victims of the accused, Philip Markoff, to come forward. Markoff allegedly targeted women through ads for erotic services on the Web site.

Supporters of the Boston University med student created a Facebook group “Phil Markoff is Innocent Until Proven Guilty,” dedicated to reminding the public “that people like Phil are suspects, not killers.” Markoff’s attorney says his client will plead not guilty.

Authorities put Markoff, 23, on suicide watch after finding shoelace marks around his neck.

He is charged with murdering Julissa Brisman, 26, an aspiring model and actress from New York City, who advertised massages on Craigslist, and robbing and kidnapping another woman who advertised on the Web site. Rhode Island police expect to charge him with a similar attempted robbery there.

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