Candlelight vigil for family of Falmouth murder victim Aaron Pill

The event called 'Stand In Solidarity- Aaron Pill’s Candle Vigil' took place this evening in Falmouth at 7.30pm. Today marks exactly seven months since his death.

It has been organised by family friend Martin Van Evelinge, who is encouraged people to light a candle in their home at the same time and standing in silence for one minute.

Aaron's mother, Caroline Johnson’s candle

He said: "Aaron had his whole life ahead of him with his children, but two monsters shortened his life, Aaron will be respected always by many.
"As a community we want to show our respect to not just Aaron but his loved ones also."

Keeley-Rose's candle

Also taking part in the vigil were members of Aaron's year group at Penryn College, who left the school in 2011.

Megan Johnsons, Christmas Candle Light Vigil

Aaron's mum Caroline Johnson wrote on the event Facebook page: "Thank you for having respect for my son, as it will be seven months on the fourth that he was murdered in his own home and found by his younger brother, past midnight.

"Justice will be served on the 16th December."

On Wednesday a jury at Truro Crown Court found Kane Coggin, aged 27, of Meadowbank, Mylor Bridge and Liam Bastow, aged 24, of Avalon Close, Mylor Bridge, guilty of Aaron's murder on May 4 this year.

The pair had admitted manslaughter but had denied murdering Aaron at his home in Tresawle Road.

However, after two days of deliberation the jury in their trial decided they didn’t believe what they had been told and found both men guilty of murder over a £400 drug debt.

They are now due to be sentenced on December 16.

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