The popular PCSO – described as “fiercely loyal” by her devastated family – died from serious head injuries while out walking her dog.
No arrests have been made in connection with her death.
Detectives have been considering “all possible” motives for the murder, while warning the public to be vigilant.
Ahead of the candle-lightning, Ms Coles said in a Facebook post: “A number of people have asked about holding a vigil for Mum, and whilst I am so grateful for people wanting to remember her, I am very conscious that any gathering would need to be policed (if it was even allowed).
By Press Association 2021
Julia James
The family of PCSO Julia James have pleaded for anyone with information about her murder to help get “justice for Julia” as police revealed they have no motive or suspects.
The emotional tribute to the 53-year-old community support officer comes as murder detectives have yet to make any arrests and consider “all possible” motives to the killing near Dover in Kent.
Ms James died from serious head injuries while out walking her dog and her body was found in woods close to her home in the village of Snowdown on Tuesday.
In a touching tribute on Friday afternoon, her family recalled her “beautiful smile” and “brilliant sense of humour”.
By Press Association 2021
Julia James
The family of PCSO Julia James have pleaded for anyone with information about her murder to help get “justice for Julia” as police revealed they have no motive or suspects.
The emotional tribute to the 53-year-old community support officer comes as murder detectives have yet to make any arrests and consider “all possible” motives to the killing near Dover in Kent.
Ms James died from serious head injuries while out walking her dog and her body was found in woods close to her home in the village of Snowdown on Tuesday.
In a touching tribute on Friday afternoon, her family recalled her “beautiful smile” and “brilliant sense of humour”.
By Press Association 2021
Julia James
The family of PCSO Julia James have pleaded for anyone with information about her murder to help get “justice for Julia” as police revealed they have no motive or suspects.
The emotional tribute to the 53-year-old community support officer comes as murder detectives have yet to make any arrests and consider “all possible” motives to the killing near Dover in Kent.
Ms James died from serious head injuries while out walking her dog and her body was found in woods close to her home in the village of Snowdown on Tuesday.
In a touching tribute on Friday afternoon, her family recalled her “beautiful smile” and “brilliant sense of humour”.
By Press Association 2021
Julia James death
A police community support officer who was found dead on Tuesday was murdered, police have said.
No arrests have yet been made following the death of 53-year-old Julia James, whose body was found in Akholt Wood in Kent.
The loss has shocked the tiny nearby hamlet of Snowdown, where Ms James is believed to have lived with her husband.
Home Secretary Priti Patel expressed her “sincere condolences” to Ms James’ friends, family and colleagues.
So saddened to hear of the death of @kent police PCSO Julia James.
I offer my sincere condolences to Julia’s friends, family and colleagues at this awful time. https://t.co/8gfqmA14yV