The Lilie James Case: Her Killer Texted Her Parents From Her Phone…

She texted her dad for help, but it a twist of events, it wasn’t even her.

[Sydney, Australia]

Lilie James (21) simply had an “involved” nature. She loved soaking up quality time with her close friend group or enjoying steady work hours with her co-workers while making the occasional funny dance video while on break. Her infectious, perfectly piano-key-like smile was captivating to those who met her and often the main quality people mentioned, but Lilie was only concerned with spreading smiles to others.

She had a busy bee nature about her that motivated her to collect multiple jobs, and after her mother received a gut wrenching cancer diagnosis, she was determined to stay productive to fuel her mind with positive thoughts and motivation. Her most recent job was being a part time water polo coach at St. Andrew’s Cathedral School to energetic kids.

While working there for a little over a year, she met and began casually dating Paul Thijssen (24) — a cricket and hockey coach, as well as a former student of the school.