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Crime Library: Criminal Minds and Methods

Craigslist Scam Leaves Family of Four Homeless

From our friends at the Daily Dot: A woman who sent her rent check to a realtor in Nigeria is now homeless and trying to avoid living out of her car.

Sick Pedophile Code Revealed in Craigslist Undercover Sting

From our friends at the Daily Dot: A recent undercover sting in Mobile, Ala., provides a window into the secret world of coded language pedophiles use online. And it’s shockingly simplistic.

Elder Craigslist Killer Richard Beasley Sentenced to Death

The courtroom saga of the teen boy and his deranged mentor who posted job ads and killed the respondents has drawn to a close. The boy, Brogan Rafferty, now 18, was sentenced to life without parole. The older man in the scheme, Richard Beasley, has been sentenced to death.

Weird Craigslist Ad Leads to Rape Hoax

People use Craigslist to find all sorts of crazy experiences, but Morgan Triplett’s post was a little too far out. She offered sex in exchange for her partner to shoot her. Finding no takers, she placed a second ad looking for a man to "punch, kick, and bruise" her in exchange for sex.

Teen Girl Arrested in Craigslist Prostitution Prank

You know what’s a great way of getting back at someone you hate? Putting up a Craigslist ad offering sexual services under their name. You know what’s illegal and can get you in a lot of trouble? You guessed it.

Victim Arrested After Reported Rape Turns Out to be a Rape Fantasy

Police in Fargo, North Dakota, responded to a call about a brutal rape and wound up arresting the alleged victim, who reportedly just got what she asked for — on Craigslist.

Second Man in ‘Craigslist Killer’ Duo Convicted of Murder

It didn’t take long for an Ohio jury to convict Richard Beasley of the charges against him, including aggravated murder and murder. The next step for the same jury panel will be to decide whether to recommend the death penalty for the 54-year-old man.

Slideshow: Craigslist Crimes and Misdemeanors

It really is possible to find anything on Craigslist, but you never know who’s reading your ads.

Today in Crime History: Philip Markoff Kills Himself

On August 15, 2010, one year after he was to have been mariied, accused Craigslist Killer Markoff was found dead of an apparent suicide in his cell.

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