Julia James Murder: All You Need To Know About The Mysterious Case

A 53-year-old popular community support officer named Julia James was found dead on April 27 and the police still don't have a suspect.

The investigations so far in the case have hardly been able to find leads. However, recently the Kent Police involved in the case released a picture of a man who they said "could be key" in the murder investigations. The police also said that they "firmly believe" the man has useful information regarding the case. The unidentified man was reportedly in the Aylesham area, where James was murdered, on April 28.

Here is everything you need to know about the Julia James Murder case:

• Julia James, a mother of two, was out on a walk with her Jack Russel dog named Toby on April 27 in Akholt Wood near her house. She was later found dead with her dog sitting by her side. According to police, James was murdered after 4 pm.
• James was a resident of a hamlet named Snowdown in Kent. The Kent police found "significant head injuries" but was unable to determine the murder weapon. Chief Constable Alan Pughsley said they were not “not 100 per cent sure” what weapon could have been used for the murder.
• It has been 10 days since Julia James died and her killer has not been found. The Crimestoppers have offered an amount of £10,000 for any information that can lead to finding Julia James' murderer.
• The police have also taken a DNA test of the dog Toby who was found sitting beside James' dead body just in case they can find the culprit through it. Assistant Chief Constable of Kent Police Tom Richards said, "We are building a large forensic picture and it does include the dog.
• The Kent police shared a picture of James from the day of her murder. She was seen wearing a light blue coat paired with blue jeans and brown boots.
• After a week of her death, the people of the town paid their tributes to James by lighting candles on her doorstep. Her daughter, Bethan Coles, also joined in and lit a candle next to her mother's picture.
• Prime Minister of United Kingdom, Boris Johnson tweeted," Tonight we remember PCSO Julia James. My thoughts are with her friends and family."