Following the gristly murders, Wolcott had been found not guilty by reason of insanity. After spending six years in a psychiatric institution, he disappeared.
Wolcott later legally changed his name and went on to earn several degrees in psychology and start a new life in academia.
St James' outing as a man who committed triple homicide 46 years ago shocked the community of Millikin University - a Presbyterian school in Decatur with 2,380 students - but his colleagues and students have since come out in support of the professor.
Despite calls for his resignation, the university released a statement saying that St James will stay on at the school and will teach classes in the fall semester.
‘Millikin University has only recently been made aware of Dr. St. James’ past. Given the traumatic experiences of his childhood, Dr. St. James’ efforts to rebuild his life and obtain a successful professional career have been remarkable,’ the statement to the American-Statesman read .... http://www.dailymail.co.uk
