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In a shocking conclusion to an already tragic story, the man known as the Craigslist Killer committed suicide in a Boston jail, according to authorities. Philip Markoff, a former medical student who was accused of killing a masseuse he met through Craigslist, was found unresponsive in his cell Sunday. He was pronounced dead at about 10:15 a.m. The death is still being investigated, but Markoff was alone in his jail cell. Evidence indicates he took his own life , according to a statement by both Boston Police Commissioner Edward Davis and Suffolk County D.A. Daniel F. Conley. Philip Markoff was found suffocated with a plastic bag over his head . In June, Markoff pleaded not guilty to charges that in April he lured masseuse Julissa Brisman to a Boston hotel, then bound, beat and fatally shot her. His attorney, John Salsberg, said Sunday, “I’m shocked and saddened by the news” of Markoff’s death. The accused criminal was only 24 years old. Back in April, Markoff was placed on suicide watch after officials expressed concern that this exact scenario would happen. Sadly, it appears it did.

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Philip Markoff, Accused Craigslist Killer, Commits Suicide in Jail