Vigil to be held in honor of 21-year-old killed on Back Cove Trail

PORTLAND, Maine — PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) — A vigil is being held in Congress Square Park to honor the life of the 21-year-old killed on Portland's Back Cove Trail earlier this month.

Victims and police response

Community members are encouraged to bring candles, flowers and signs to commemorate the life of Juju Nadeau, who was stabbed near Tukey's Bridge on the night of Aug.

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Investigators say the man pulled out a knife and chased them, catching Nadeau and stabbing her in the chest.

Also read: Police seek witnesses in murder of 21-year-old in Portland Family and friends have described Nadeau as a kind and compassionate person with a gentle soul.

Friday night's vigil begins at 8 p.m. in Congress Square Park. Another vigil will be held in Bangor at the same time.

Stabbing investigation

Also read: 'Such a senseless crime': Court documents reveal what led up to stabbing death in Portland Fifty-eight-year-old Glen Rodney has been arrested in connection with Nadeau's death.

According to court documents, Nadeau had gone with friends to look at graffiti artwork under Tukey's Bridge when a man on a bicycle got into an argument with the group.