When several women are lured to Boston hotel rooms by a charming med student offering massages, only to be robbed—or worse—the city begins to unravel a chilling pattern. Behind the polished smile and prestigious future of Philip Markoff lies a secret life fueled by obsession, violence, and a terrifying double identity. In this episode of Koltergeist, we dive into the twisted case of the so-called "Craigslist Killer"—a man who seemed to have it all, yet harbored a darkness no one saw coming.

References:

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1668674/

https://www.bostonherald.com/2010/08/16/the-craigslist-killing-a-timeline/

https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/philip-markoff

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In 1996, the peace of Shenandoah National Park was shattered by a gruesome discovery: the bodies of Lollie Winans and Julie Williams, two young, adventurous women with serious outdoor skills, were found brutally murdered near their campsite. They weren’t just victims—they were fearless, badass trailblazers who felt at home in the wild. As the investigation unfolded, it exposed more than just a killer. It revealed a deeper darkness: a culture of hate, fear, and prejudice, and more than one predator lurking in the shadows. But this story doesn’t end in silence—it ends in karma, long overdue and fiercely deserved.

References:

Jun 05, 1996, page 15 - The Grand Rapids Press at Newspapers.com

Apr 12, 2002, page A1 - Richmond Times-Dispatch at Newspapers.com

Apr 11, 2002, page 7 - St. Cloud Times at Newspapers.com

Jan 01, 2006, page 2 - Potomac News at Newspapers.com

Jun 05, 1996, page 1 - The Patriot-News at Newspapers.com

Sep 19, 1996, page 1 - Culpeper Star-Exponent at Newspapers.com

Apr 11, 2002, page 7 - St. Cloud Times at Newspapers.com

40 Years of Empowering Women Travelers | Adventures in Good Company

Jul 20, 2003, page 7 - The Roanoke Times at Newspapers.com

Trailed: One Woman's Quest to Solve the Shenandoah Murders: Miles, Kathryn: 9781616209094: Amazon.com: Books

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After beloved Montana outdoorsman Bill Stout is found shot to death in his home, a bizarre web of anonymous emails, nighttime prowlers, and escalating threats begins to surface. Was his brief affair to blame—or was something far more sinister lurking closer to home? In this gripping episode of Koltergeist, we unravel a chilling mystery of obsession, betrayal, and a haunting trail that led to murder.

References:

https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/889396/state-v-stout/?q=&court_fla=on&order_by=dateFiled+desc

https://mail.murderpedia.org/female.S/s/stout-anne.htm

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