Lilie James
Lilie James was a young cricket coach whose life was tragically cut short, becoming the victim of a brutal murder that has raised concerns about coercive control and domestic violence. Her untimely death has sparked an inquest focusing on the circumstances surrounding her relationship and the behaviors of her perpetrator.
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Lilie James was murdered by her colleague after attempting to end their brief relationship.
Young men need more education to cope with rejection to prevent violence against women
Australia· 2026-02-04
Lilie James, who was murdered by 23-year-old Paul Thijssen after she ended their brief relationship, was also a victim of technology-facilitated abuse.
How smart car technology is being used by violent men to control partnersAustralia· 2025-11-30
Lilie James was remembered as 'beautiful, independent, kind'.
NSW coroner demands urgent action to prevent violence against womenAustralia· 2025-11-27
Lilie James was described by her mother as 'beautiful, independent, intelligent, kind [and] loyal'.
Former Shore teacher breaks silence on school cultureAustralia· 2025-10-12
Details of Lilie James’ life were taken by a man with whom she had recently broken off a relationship.
A sweet text is often a sinister reminder of our nation’s crisisAustralia· 2025-04-23
Lilie James was a young university student and sports coach who was murdered by Paul Thijssen.
Paul Thijssen’s concerning behaviour before murdering sports coachAustralia· 2025-03-21
Lilie James was the victim of a horrific attack by her former partner, Thijssen.
Murder of Australian Lilie James: CCTV shows chilling moment before school killing
New Zealand· 2025-03-21
James told her ex at that party that she 'didn’t feel safe with [Thijssen], and [was] a bit ‘weirded out’ by him.'
Paul Thijssen’s ‘tipping point’ a 21st birthday partyAustralia· 2025-03-20
Lilie James was murdered by Paul Thijssen after rejecting him.
Why Paul Thijssen killed Lilie JamesAustralia· 2025-03-19
Lilie James was a sports coach who was murdered by Paul Thijssen.
CCTV shows final minutes before hammer attackAustralia· 2025-03-19
James was a water polo coach at St Andrew’s, living with her family in Sydney’s south.
Paul Thijssen stalked, rehearsed murder before sports coach’s deathAustralia· 2025-03-18
Lilie James was involved in a tragic relationship that ended with her death.
Inquest to explore control, abuseAustralia· 2025-03-17
