Summarize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs Jamie and Peta James, parents of Lilie James, arrive at the NSW Coroners Court for her inquest.Credit: Janie BarrettJames’ parents, Jamie and Peta, attended the inquest. Thijssen’s Netherlands-based parents did not, and sent representatives in their stead.However, the Thijssens were in touch with lawyers assisting the coroner, and have told them about evidence they had gathered “which showed how Paul’s life derailed over the last two years of his life”, Single said. However, they were not represented at the inquest and did not wish to put this information before the coroner.James was a water polo coach at St Andrew’s, living with her family in Sydney’s south and studying at university. “She lived a very full life,” says Single. “A friend stated, ‘it seemed she could do anything’.” Her friends described her as confident, calm, engaging and caring.Thijssen was 23. He was born in The Netherlands, and was the only child of Esther, a business executive, and Stefan, who runs a music festival. He moved with them to Australia between 2015 and 2017, when he became sports captain and prefect at St Andrew’s Cathedral School.LoadingAfter studying in The Netherlands, he moved back to Australia and met James while working at St Andrew’s as a cricket coach.If you or anyone you know needs support, you can contact the National Sexual Assault, Domestic and Family Violence Counselling Service on 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732), Lifeline 131 114, or Beyond Blue 1300 224 636.Start the day with a summary of the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter.
