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Quiz about Craigslist Killer Philip Markoff

Craigslist Killer - Philip Markoff Quiz

This is a quiz about the alleged Craigslist Killer, Philip Markoff who committed his crimes in 2009.

A multiple-choice quiz by bonnienclyde. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
bonnienclyde

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
333,638

Updated
Mar 09 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
825

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What was Philip Markoff's fianc�e's name? Hint

Maggie McDonald

Megan McAllister

Margo McDaniel

Melanie McAllen

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was Philip's nickname for his fianc�e? Hint

Sweetie Pie

Honey Bun

Pocket

Peanut

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Question 3 of 10

3. When did Philip Markoff commit suicide? Hint

May 16, 2009

June 16, 2009

August 15, 2010

April 16, 2010

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Question 4 of 10

4. How many charges were filed against Philip Markoff? Hint

Three

Sixteen

Four

Fourteen

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Question 5 of 10

5. What school did Philip Markoff attend? Hint

Boston University School of Medicine

Boston Law School

Boston Technical College

Harvard

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Question 6 of 10

6. How old was Philip Markoff when he was arrested for the "Craigslist" killing? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many years was Philip Markoff sentenced to for the killing? Hint

13 years

He never went to trial

Life without Parole

50 years

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many people did Markoff kill? Hint

one

three

two

six

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Question 9 of 10

9. How did Markoff meet his victims? Hint

Responded to ads on "Craigslist" in the escort section

Put ads on "Craigslist" for women to meet with him

Pretended to work for "Craigslist" to get closer to women

Responded to ads on "Craigslist" in the housing section

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Question 10 of 10

10. Where was Markoff originally from? Hint

New York

Maryland

Massachussetts

Delaware

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was Philip Markoff's fianc�e's name?

Answer: Megan McAllister

Megan McAllister and Philip Markoff met at school in Boston in 2005 and were engaged to be married when he was arrested for the "Craigslist" killings.

2. What was Philip's nickname for his fianc�e?

Answer: Pocket

Philip Markov traced her name, Megan, and the word 'pocket' on his cell wall in his own blood.

3. When did Philip Markoff commit suicide?

Answer: August 15, 2010

Philip Markoff committed suicide one year and one day after his wedding was supposed to take place.

4. How many charges were filed against Philip Markoff?

Answer: Three

It is speculated that he committed more than three burgularies but was only charged with two and one murder.

5. What school did Philip Markoff attend?

Answer: Boston University School of Medicine

Philip Markoff was a second year medical student at Boston University School of Medicine when he committed his crimes.

6. How old was Philip Markoff when he was arrested for the "Craigslist" killing?

Answer: 23

Philip Markoff was born February 12, 1986 and took his own life on August 15, 2010.

7. How many years was Philip Markoff sentenced to for the killing?

Answer: He never went to trial

Philip Markoff committed suicide on August 15, 2010 before going to trial. His victims and their families never received justice.

8. How many people did Markoff kill?

Answer: one

Markoff was suspected of killing only one victim on April 14, 2009 her name was Julissa Brisman.

9. How did Markoff meet his victims?

Answer: Responded to ads on "Craigslist" in the escort section

Markoff made an online profile and responded to ads from escorts on the website "Craigslist." All of his crimes were said to have been committed in April of 2009.

10. Where was Markoff originally from?

Answer: New York

Markoff moved to Boston after being accepted to Boston University School of Medicine. He grew up, attended high school, and obtained an undergraduate degree all in Sherrill, New York.

Source: Author bonnienclyde

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