Paul Thijssen
Paul Thijssen, a former sports captain and prefect at St Andrew’s Cathedral School, was in the news for stalking and rehearsing the murder of water polo coach Lilie James, leading to her tragic death.
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Paul Thijssen was the water polo coach who killed Lilie James after a brief relationship.
Young men need more education to cope with rejection to prevent violence against women
Australia· 2026-02-04
Paul Thijssen murdered Lilie James after she ended their brief relationship.
How smart car technology is being used by violent men to control partnersAustralia· 2025-11-30
Paul Thijssen killed James because she had ended their brief relationship.
NSW coroner demands urgent action to prevent violence against womenAustralia· 2025-11-27
Paul Thijssen was involved in a controlling and abusive relationship with Lilie James, which ultimately led to her murder.
Paul Thijssen’s concerning behaviour before murdering sports coachAustralia· 2025-03-21
Paul Thijssen killed Lilie James to punish her for rejecting him, experts say.
Paul Thijssen’s ‘tipping point’ a 21st birthday partyAustralia· 2025-03-20
Paul Thijssen killed Lilie James due to his inability to cope with rejection and his need for control.
Why Paul Thijssen killed Lilie JamesAustralia· 2025-03-19
Paul Thijssen killed his colleague and former girlfriend Lilie James.
CCTV shows final minutes before hammer attackAustralia· 2025-03-19
Thijssen was 23 and was the only child of Esther and Stefan.
Paul Thijssen stalked, rehearsed murder before sports coach’s deathAustralia· 2025-03-18
