Loyal to the last, Julia James’s pet dog plays its part as PCSO’s final movements are re-enacted
Reconstruction of woodland walk takes place just hours after Callum Wheeler appeared in court charged with her murder
11 May 2021 • 4:45pm
An actress, wearing the same outfit as PCSO Julia James, leads Toby as the pair retraced her steps as she went on her final walk
Detectives investigating the death of PCSO Julia James have staged a reconstruction of her final walk featuring her loyal canine companion, Toby, the Jack Russell.
Exactly two weeks on from the discovery of her body in woodland in Kent, an actress, wearing the same outfit as the 53-year-old, retraced her steps as she went on her final dog walk.
By Press Association 2021
Julia James
A 21-year-old man has been remanded in custody after appearing in court charged with the murder of PCSO Julia James.
The 53-year-old was found dead in Akholt Wood near her home in Snowdown, Kent, on April 27.
Callum Wheeler, from Aylesham, appeared in person at Medway Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.
Wearing a grey jumper and flanked by two security officers in the dock, Wheeler spoke hesitantly to confirm his name, date of birth and address.
Wheeler was arrested on Friday and charged on Monday.
Patrick James, the son of PCSO Julia James, looks at floral tributes left near her family home (Gareth Fuller/PA)
By Press Association 2021
An actress playing the role of PCSO Julia James walks her Jack Russell dog Toby
PCSO Julia James’ loyal dog Toby returned to the area near where his owner was tragically found dead as part of a police reconstruction.
The little Jack Russell was walked by an actress in an effort to recreate the route the beloved community support officer took on the day of her killing and to encourage any remaining witnesses to come forward.
Toby was discovered unharmed at the scene near where Ms James’ body was found after she took him out on their daily stroll near her home in Snowdown, Kent, on April 27.
Julia James murder: Callum Wheeler remanded in custody after appearing at Medway Magistrates Court
The 21-year-old will appear at Maidstone Crown Court later this week
Julia James was a 53 -year-old Police Community Support Officer (Image: Kent Police)
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Callum Wheeler has appeared at Medway Magistrates’ Court charged with the murder of PCSO Julia James.
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