'Craigslist Killer' Maybe Had Gambling Problem 9.09K Ryan Tate 04/21/09 11:01PM Filed to: Crime Crime Philip markoff Craigslist killer Craigslist Appic Why would a WASPy medical student, engaged to be married, start robbing and killing hookers? The going theory is gambling debt. The suspect's media handle is now "The Craigslist Sex Gambling Death Killer." Officially.