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[0:32] ..." attorney general's office. The Massachusetts state police. The Federal Bureau of Investigation. United States Secret Service. UMBTA transit police. The Boston University police department. United States Marshals Service. Quincy police. In the New York City. Technical departments. Police. But also particularly like to thank. A detective Sargent -- off. -- The detective Jim Freeman from the Boston Police Department. Will literally go spend the miracle that all over the last seven days. Scoring double leads on this incident that it heard"...
[2:03] ..." Both the members of the Boston Police homicide unit in the Suffolk County DA's office homicide unit hallmark once again this investigation has been. Tremendous teamwork. Earlier tonight the commission and I were up in his office and and I think I could speak for him as well we're so proud of the men and women who worked on this investigation will continue. Are gone to whole Philip Markoff accountable. As as the commission mentioned Philip markup was taken into custody this afternoon about 4 o'clock. And just a little while"...
[3:09] ..." And of inquiry since the moment this investigation began. -- fall out high tech leads in the abused old fashioned shoe leather. If sought and obtained the expertise. Of computer crime experts at the local state"...
[4:26] ..." Placing an ad on Craig's list. We urge you to contact the Boston Police Department and the -- please crime stoppers tip line at 180494. Tips like. Good question questions. It was it's."...
[0:00]" But -- Today we did it without the arrest of Philip mark -- it through Quincy. He's been charged with the murder what is -- year old who was was difficult Woodbury hotel. On April 14 2000. In the armed robbery and kidnapping of an additional -- on April 10 2000. Of the Westin hotel. District attorney did Carly and I wish to thank the following agencies for their valuable assistance during the course of this complex investigation. The -- police department. The Massachusetts attorney general's office. The Massachusetts state police. The Federal Bureau of Investigation. United States Secret Service. UMBTA transit police. The Boston University police department. United States Marshals Service. Quincy police. In the New York City. Technical departments. Police. But also particularly like to thank. A detective Sargent -- off. -- The detective Jim Freeman from the Boston Police Department. Will literally go spend the miracle that all over the last seven days. Scoring double leads on this incident that it heard such social also -- that the it also would affect the fugitive unit the special investigations unit and all the members of the department who assisted in the cooperation. Especially the fingerprint unit you Boston regional cultures and -- the victim media for their assistance in the separatist wolves community members who called it with more than 150. Tips -- really has been cooperation. Has been around the clock effort or seven days at least. We have investigators. All of dogs she board today. Following up leads and -- in this case to go but -- what you would produce mr. pretty good quality. -- of also like to take a moment just to acknowledge the great work by the investigative team here."
[2:03]" Both the members of the Boston Police homicide unit in the Suffolk County DA's office homicide unit hallmark once again this investigation has been. Tremendous teamwork. Earlier tonight the commission and I were up in his office and and I think I could speak for him as well we're so proud of the men and women who worked on this investigation will continue. Are gone to whole Philip Markoff accountable. As as the commission mentioned Philip markup was taken into custody this afternoon about 4 o'clock. And just a little while ago. Based on they'll evidence developed by these investigators. Which was very active very ongoing investigation. They'll -- my car was arrested for the -- to -- on April 14 he was also energized with. Unlawful possession of fire around the one killed Europe. I'm robbery. Kidnapping. Involving an incident that occurred at the Westin hotel what is earlier. Police -- prosecutors have followed a multiple avenues. And of inquiry since the moment this investigation began. -- fall out high tech leads in the abused old fashioned shoe leather. If sought and obtained the expertise. Of computer crime experts at the local state and federal levels. -- obtained identifications. That connected IP addresses to physical locations. In the outlets to come they will execute a search warrant to develop more evidence in this case. They have not rested and they will not rest until jealous of Richmond's killer has been held to answer for his crimes. Philip Marco will be arraigned tomorrow morning in the Boston municipal court and more details about the case will be able to be at -- at that time. Tonight however. We would like to make one final pitch to those. Out there who may have been a victim of robbery at the hands of Philip mark. Especially those who use Craig's list in the manner in which the victim used Craig's list. Top priority is holding Philip -- accountable he's a predator. And strengthening the case against him. If you were robbed after. Placing an ad on Craig's list. We urge you to contact the Boston Police Department and the -- please crime stoppers tip line at 180494. Tips like. Good question questions. It was it's."
[4:48]" It. He he has no criminal record. He's a college student in in the city 12 usable. And we were able to track him down through. But technical means that you overvote tomorrow as well it's physical wounds is likely to hear it -- He was arrested on groups. He's our -- security headquarters. He was stopped on route 95 in all pool and or early company that -- We had them under surveillance regional development. That this for a in my view from middle of the New York. --"
[5:34]" I think we'll all feel -- how all of that on the -- Mostly blue computer technology --"
[5:42]" I think this is as I mention commission does well this very active investigation has been from the moment occurred. We're not going to be able to give you all the details you want tonight. Suffice to say that this has been very tedious very compelling investigation led by the men and women while left and right. A lot more -- can't come out tomorrow at the arraignment. We are limited what we can tell you tonight. Important aspect of the case we're doing -- yeah. Yeah. We would never rely on one bit of evidence to make -- case this is a compelling case with a myriad of evidence. Computer and it's -- And yeah yeah -- talked about that."
[6:36]" There is an ongoing investigation and -- Don't work very closely with the war. Officials but it Warwick police accompanying notes they -- if you. Yes. Well -- well our industry and its agreement. Which. Industry goes to be -- appointments."
[6:56]" And I -- to I don't know anything. It is prayer -- right."
[7:04]" Well someone that -- used his -- on people. Who. War wrote in a vulnerable position and someone that this is committing a very very serious. Clearly has slipped to violence. And an estimation so. We are very very happy to have this man off the street section what. -- And we. Again this is an ongoing investigation. Of the roster towards the it will be executed future at this point what. -- I would -- at that level of detail we'll cover that more an expert. Consultants and."
[7:58]" So just so -- clearing fight wasn't. It was these chat with two separate crimes the initial robbery."
[8:07]" And kidnapping. And homicide and he -- could be -- And --"
[8:19]" It's been days. I don't have an average. And."
[8:34]" They actually."
[8:45]" The technical part of it was what reports."
[8:52]" Though recovered well."
[9:07]" All the little lots of them do lots of tips. Tenant told us today. 22 tips line directly homicide. Even one that came in. Reckless homicide unit so. Multiple looking to director -- that you until the public was good."
[9:33]" I know the."
[9:37]" I don't know that we can want to characterize what people were saying -- literally -- least -- right so. Over 150 so I would say thank you to the public well you know stepping up thank you -- Because the media in the city print and electronic -- publicizing this for us. I -- Whipple to ask you to is probably well Washington is probably it may be other victims. Of with a similar animal Craig's list them all in if you. One that we want to help so please come --"
[10:11]" And who spent weeks sifting through the tips of her commitment still very much an active part of its investigation that should tell you that. -- came -- they were fascinated by this car and they came forth I wish we had -- global cooperation at every homicide."
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[10:54]" Not not right now but tonight. Any validity."
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