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The family of a water polo coach found dead inside a prestigious Sydney school’s gym bathroom has broken their silence. Lilie James, 21, was found dead with serious head injuries at St Andrew’s Cathedral School, in Sydney’s CBD, where she worked, on Wednesday night.
Body found in search for man missing following death of Lilie James On Friday morning, the 21-year-old’s devastated family issued their first statement since the grim discovery. “We are devastated and heartbroken by the loss of our beautiful Lilie James,” the family said in a statement issued by police. “She was vibrant, outgoing, and very much loved by her family and friends. “We are tremendously grateful for the support of our community at this difficult time.
footage from the school allegedly shows James and Thijssen entering the school bathroom, with Thijssen leaving well over an hour later. 7NEWS understands the pair had been dating but James is understood to have ended the relationship a few days ago. Thijssen is believed to have a long history with St Andrew’s, including having been a student there himself.
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