# EP17 - 3 Disturbing Craigslist Encounters

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Podcast: [The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-scarecast-scary-stories-mysteries-and-true-crime-432528)
Published: 2026-07-02T17:51:49+00:00
Episode link: https://redcircle.com/shows/1a5a2b50-ba56-48fc-a05b-ce2a55cac801/episodes/f0cf1574-4960-4e7c-acf0-8ff8b0293a48
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Duration seconds: 1097

## Resource

3 ordinary Craigslist interactions that turned into pure nightmare fuel. In this episode of The Scarecast, we dive into three disturbing real-life cases where a simple online listing led to violence, manipulation, and murder: a clean-cut med student living a double life as “The Craigslist Killer,” a pregnant woman lured to a house by a fake maternity clothes ad, and desperate job seekers drawn into the woods by a fake farmhand listing that was really a trap. You’ll hear about: Philip Markoff, the Boston medical student who used Craigslist adult services ads to target women in hotels. Dynel Lane, who staged a “free baby clothes” meetup that turned into a brutal attack on a pregnant stranger. Richard Beasley, a so-called street preacher who posted fake farm job ads to lure vulnerable men to their deaths. These stories are a chilling reminder that danger can wear any face: a promising doctor, a friendly mom-to-be, or a man of “faith” offering a fresh start. If you’ve ever had a creepy or dangerous experience answering an online ad, I want to hear it. Your story could be featured in a future episode of The Scarecast. Send your story to: mike@thescarecast.com Be safe out there… and thank you for listening. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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