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The Latest Breaking News from Lilie James

Beau Lamarre-Condon trial: court hears triple-zero call and releases courtyard pictures

Family hears audio of call made on morning Luke Davies and Jesse Baird were allegedly murdered by NSW police officer

The Guardian - AU · Oct 2

Act now: urgent rally cry after sports coach slain

The brutal murder of a 21-year-old sports coach revealed clear actions required to address violence against women but experts say they fell on deaf ears.

AAP · Jan 16

Stalking mistaken as affection before brutal murder

Friends thought a sports coach was smitten with his ex-girlfriend when he repeatedly checked her location online, but the reality was much more sinister.

AAP · Nov 27, 2025

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Lilie James victim of ‘calculated premeditated killing’ by ex-boyfriend, coroner finds after inquest

James was murdered in October 2023 at St Andrew’s Cathedral school in Sydney by her former boyfriend Paul Thijssen ‘in context of gendered violence’

The Guardian - AU · Nov 27, 2025

Heartbreaking plea from parents of slain sports coach

The parents of a water polo coach brutally murdered by her ex-boyfriend have pleaded with the community to start tough conversations about abuse against women.

AAP · Nov 26, 2025

Location-sharing apps are enabling domestic violence. But young people aren’t aware of the danger

Location-sharing apps are shaping how we connect and communicate – especially among younger people. Snap Map, a popular feature within Snapchat, is widely used by teens and young adults to stay in the loop and facilitate real-time meet-ups with friends and partners.

The Conversation · Apr 10, 2025

Sports coach's brutal murder reveals new digital danger

While the brutal killing of a 21-year-old sports coach fits an all-too-familiar pattern of coercive behaviour, it involves a fresh and disturbing digital twist.

AAP · Mar 21, 2025

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Disturbing portrait of coercive control and violent masculinity revealed at Lilie James inquest

Court told it was vital boys were taught how to value a woman’s opinions and accept rejection

The Guardian - AU · Mar 21, 2025

Afternoon Update: Lilie James’s parents share heartbreak; PM defends PBS; and 15-year-old cracks the four-minute mile

Peta and Jamie James tell final day of inquest that not teaching young boys to ‘respect and value a woman’s opinion and choices’ can have tragic consequences

The Guardian - AU · Mar 20, 2025

‘We will never recover’, Lilie James’ parents tell murder inquest as experts describe ex-boyfriend’s coercive control

Paul Thijssen stalked 21-year-old water polo coach as she ‘attempted to push back’ against his manipulation, court hears

The Guardian - AU · Mar 20, 2025

Teach sons respect, warns mother of murdered woman

A coroner has thanked the family of a young murdered woman for their powerful presence throughout her inquest and says their participation will save lives.

AAP · Mar 19, 2025

Lilie James’ Killer Allegedly Tried To Lure Her Dad To School Murder Site, Inquest Hears

Lilie James had already been dead for an hour when text messages were sent to her concerned father, an inquest has heard.

Pedestrian.tv · Mar 19, 2025

Chilling footage shows ex-boyfriend waiting outside bathroom with hammer before murdering Lilie James

Counsel assisting NSW inquest says CCTV footage of Paul Thijssen in hours before attack at Sydney school ‘not easy to watch’

The Guardian - AU · Mar 19, 2025

Sports coach beaten to death 'as revenge for break-up'

A sports coach was fatally beaten until unrecognisable because her ex-boyfriend wanted to punish her for breaking up with him, a forensic psychiatrist believes.

AAP · Mar 18, 2025

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The Guardian - AU · Mar 18, 2025

Ex-boyfriend rehearsed murder of Sydney school coach Lilie James with ‘dry runs’, inquest hears

Dutch national Paul Thijssen killed St Andrew’s Cathedral school water polo coach in October 2023 before killing himself in Sydney’s eastern suburbs

Pedestrian.tv · Mar 18, 2025

The Ex Boyfriend Of 21 Y.O. Coach Lilie James ‘Carefully Planned’ Her Murder

"It was not a momentary loss of control - it was a premeditated killing."

AAP · Mar 17, 2025

Stalking, 'dry runs' preceded brutal school killing

"Chilling" footage of a school worker rehearsing his murder of a former lover and colleague has been aired at an inquest into her death.

AAP · Mar 7, 2024

Women unite in grief and resilience as violence remains

An annual day to celebrate women has put the spotlight on domestic and gender-based violence, housing and homelessness, and abusive relationships.

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Pedestrian.tv · Nov 17, 2023

Parents Of Murdered Sydney Coach Lilie James Hold Touching Funeral ‘All About Her’

The funeral for Lilie James was held at her formal school today in Sydney, where she was remembered as a "vibrant young woman."

AAP · Nov 16, 2023

'Vibrant' Lilie James celebrated and farewelled

Mourners have gathered for a private ceremony to farewell 21-year-old Lilie James, who was remembered as living each day to the fullest.

AAP · Nov 16, 2023

School to host memorial for murdered coach, Lilie James

A private service will celebrate the life of 21-year-old Lilie James, which was tragically ended by fellow staff member, Paul Thijssen.

Pedestrian.tv · Nov 4, 2023

Chanel Contos Slams A Principal’s Claim That Lillie James Accused Killer Was ‘Not A Monster’

Headmaster of Shore School has been slammed by Chanel Contos for lauding a suspected murderer as "not a monster".

AAP · Nov 4, 2023

PM challenges Australia to 'wipe out' domestic violence

The prime minister has called for a "whole of society mobilisation" to stop violence against women following the death of a young Sydney woman last month.

The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2023

Microsoft accused of damaging Guardian’s reputation with AI-generated poll

Publisher says poll speculating on cause of woman’s death that appeared next to Guardian article caused ‘significant reputational damage’

The Guardian - AU · Oct 31, 2023

Killing of young woman at Sydney school spotlights problem of male violence in Australia

Lilie James was found with serious head injuries at a prestigious school, while a male colleague wanted for questioning has been missing since her death

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