A suspected serial killer who used to slay victims by hitting on their heads with huge stones has been arrested by the Kochi police who found evidence linking him to at least nine murders since 2007. Panickar Kunjumon allas Xavier 42 a painting worker based in Thevara, used to target low-profile victims who sleep by the roadside and used upon resisting his robbery bid. However , he made sure not to leave any trace of evidence and to go about his daily routine without any change that helped him dodge cops and friends for so long.
“Xavier was arrested on Sunday evening from North RoB, and so far he confessed to having a role in eight murders in Ernakulum city and one in Paravar. We relied on wounds certificates, especially the injury pattern, and opinion of forensic specialists and medical experts as evidence besides his confession statement,” deputy commissioner Arul R. B. Krishna said. The accused , he said would search for drugs, beed is or money after spotting the victims usually rag-pickers or old men sleeping on the roadside or shop verandas. When they resist, he would flee the place and come back a little later after making sure they had fallen asleep again.
