Craigslist killer Time was, a sensational murder case like that of the "Craigslist killer" would have spawned at least two competing TV movie projects. But since the broadcast networks have pretty much given up that business, Lifetime has become the go-to place for sordid true-crime tales.Jon Markoff posted the message on a Facebook page that was set up by a friend of Philip’s from his hometown of Sherrill, N.Y. The page, created in the days immediately following Markoff’s arrest, is titled “Philip Markoff is Innocent Until Proven Guilty.
Monday night Lifetime obliges with a movie called "The Craigslist Killer." It's based on the case of Philip Markoff, a Boston med student who was charged in April 2009 with the murder of a masseuse he had reportedly contacted through Craigslist. He was also a suspect in two other cases in which women who advertised adult services were robbed.Jake McDorman Evan Chambers on "Greek," which also premieres Monday night plays Markoff, and it's a safe bet that this character is a little darker than the frat-boy jerk he plays on ABC Family. The movie also stars Agnes Bruckner Private Practiceas Megan McAllister, Markoff's fiancee, and William Baldwin ("Parenthood") as the lead detective in the case.
Earlier this morning I wrote about the tragic leg amputation of Zsa Zsa Gabor and the death of Pete Postlethwaite. Tonight as we wrap Monday up the internet is buzzing about the Craigslist Killer movie on Lifetime tonight. On top of that, Ron Franklin an ESPN announcer was yanked from the air after a sexist comment he made about Jeannine Edwards.The Craigslist Killer movie is set to premiere in a little under an hour on LIFETIME. The movie will take an in-depth look into the dark, twisted life of Philip Markoff. The role of the deranged psychopathic internet killer will be played by Jake McDorman. In case you are a lover of everything McDorman, you can also catch him in the Greek Season 4 premiere tonight on ABC Family. Back to the topic of the Craigslist Killer movie and how we get to see the normal life of Markoff turn to a violent and delusional one. Be sure to tune in when The Craigslist Killer movie airs at 9|8c on Lifetime tonight.
