Man accused of extremely violent murder of PSCO Julia James faces court
Prosecutors say the popular PCSO walking her dog down a country lane was subjected to a vicious attack as the accused, Callum Wheeler, 21, appears in court over video-link
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Videolink - a court artist s picture of Callum Wheeler (Image: PA)
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The Kent man charged with the murder of PCSO Julia James stuck out his tongue as he was led away from court this morning - as police staged a reconstruction of the officer s last movements.
Callum Wheeler, 21, from Aylesham, was formally accused of killing the 53-year-old at the hearing.
He appeared at Medway Magistrates Court in person before being remanded back into custody ahead of his case at Maidstone Crown Court on Thursday.
Mrs James, a mother of two, went missing while walking her beloved Jack Russell near to her home in Snowdown, Kent, last month.
She was later found dead by members of the public in nearby Akholt Wood on Tuesday, April 27.
PCSO Julia James, pictured in 2013
Tributes have been paid to PCSO Julia James by two survivors of domestic abuse who she helped through her role.
Mrs James, 53, was walking her Jack Russell on a public bridle path near her home in Snowdown, Kent when she was killed.
Members of the public found the mother-of-two and phoned the police at 4.08pm on Tuesday April 27.
She had worked in the Vulnerability Investigation Team from Canterbury police station and helped survivors seek help from abusive relationships.
Mrs James would often attend meetings to speak about potential police action, safety planning and emotional support while working with local domestic violence and abuse charity Rising Sun.
Daughter of murdered PCSO Julia James invites nation to light a candle in remembrance as police hunt killer Laura Sharman
The daughter of Julia James is urging the nation to light a candle on their doorstep on Tuesday night in a “beautiful nod” to the PCSO.
Bethan Coles invited people to place a candle on their doorsteps at 7pm.
Kent Police confirmed they are “not on the verge of announcing any arrests” as murder detectives launch a fresh appeal for information.
Despite seven days of investigating, the force has reported no suspects or murder weapon while Julia’s killer remains at large.
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