Monster who kills

The news that five Cape Girardeau murders have been solved has stoked many emotions.

There is a sense of pride in the police department for pinning down enough physical evidence to pressure Timothy Krajcir to confess. There were thoughts of relief. The families of the victims are glad they have answers to long-unanswered questions.

The news has also stoked our curiosity about Krajcir. Based on documents obtained by Southeast Missourian reporter Bridget DiCosmo, we're getting some of those answers. Psychological evaluations indicate Krajcir was not only mentally ill, but a confused as well. His sexual deviancy started at a young age.

One report said Krajcir had an IQ of above 120 and was an avid reader on the subjects of human sexuality and psychology. He also earned a degree in criminal justice from Southern Illinois University. This was a man, we believe, who used his background in law enforcement to his advantage.

He also appeared to be trying to come to grips with the monster he had become. Reports also state that he did not want to confess to his more severe crimes because of the damage it might do to the few meaningful relationships he had with his family. This does not appear to be a man seeking attention for his crimes. Krajcir knew he was a monster. Thanks to great detective work, so do we.