JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A candlelight vigil for Atlantic Coast High School teacher Vivian James took place Sunday, Jan. 5 at 5 p.m. at Friendship Fountain in Jacksonville.
Those who attended were asked to bring a candle and wear purple for James, according to James’ God sister.
Action News Jax reported on Saturday, Dec. 28 when a woman was found dead inside her home in the Cedar Hills area.
Right now: a vigil is being held for Vivian James— an Atlantic Coast teacher killed last Saturday. Students, co-workers, and even friends and family from Georgia came out to Friendship Heights to celebrate her memory @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/PBz49tCqmR
— Meghan Moriarty (@MeghanANjax) January 5, 2020
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said foul play is suspected and they’re investigating James’ death as a homicide.
A tribute video has been posted to Atlantic Coast High School’s TV Production YouTube account.
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