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Apr 26, 2009 12:49 pm US/Eastern

'48 Hours' Talks To Alleged Westin Markoff Victim

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A stripper who says she was robbed by accused "Craigslist Killer" Philip Markoff at the Westin Hotel in Boston a week before Julissa Brisman was murdered talked to "48 Hours Mystery" about her ordeal.

"I just said 'Hi'… That's when he pulled out the gun."

Trisha Leffler of Las Vegas was a masseuse who advertised her services on Craigslist. She tells the show she was in Boston for work, and that's when she was allegedly contacted by Markoff.

Leffler explained what the ad read to "48 Hours": "It basically went along the lines of, you know, if you'd like to come spend some time with a sweet blonde, give me a call so we can spend some time together."

Read: Leffler's Full Interview With "48 Hours Mystery."

She told the show when she first met Markoff, she felt like he was OK, because he seemed like a "regular looking guy." She said she did not immediately feel like she was in danger.

But when the two allegedly entered the room, that's when Leffler said Markoff pointed the gun at her. "He told me to lie down on the ground…. I did. And then he put the gun back in his pocket once I laid down… he kneeled on the ground with one knee… in between my legs, and told me to put my hands behind my back, which I did. And then he tied me up."

Leffler told "48 Hours" that Markoff then pulled out a pair of black gloves and asked where her money was.

Markoff allegedly went through Leffler's wallet, took money, credit cards and a camera.

Before he left, Leffler said Markoff took a pair of her underwear.

Leffler told "48 Hours" she realized Markoff was the one who attacked her the day he was arrested.

Police came to her hotel room and showed her a picture of Markoff. She said she confirmed to them that the man in the picture was the same man who robbed her.

After the incident, Leffler said she will not be advertising her services on Craigslist anymore.

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