The tragic death of a young Seattle woman has sparked a wave of grief and a hunt for justice, with former Bothell City Council member James McNeal at the center of allegations. Liliya Guyvoronsky, affectionately known as Lily by her friends, was found lifeless in her home on Tuesday. "It's really hard to process the fact that she's gone, she's going to be really missed, it still feels like it's not real," one friend lamented in an interview by KING 5.

Residents of South Orchard Street are still trying to come to terms with the incident that has rocked their community, investigators, after seizing evidence, believe Guyvoronsky had been strangled, her body discovered a day later, & wrapped in a blanket the former councilman's attorney called 911 to report a possible crime – this upon finding McNeal with blood on his hands and clothing, which is according to court records obtained by KOMO News. McNeal, who has not yet appeared in court for his bail hearing, waived his right to appear for the second time and remains detained without bail.

Digging deeper into Guyvoronsky's life, friends have described her as an individual of strength and kindness, aspiring for a family of her own, "She had a lot of life left, and I always thought she was going to do great things," a friend said in a report by KING 5. The young woman's past includes work at venues like Kitten's Cabaret and Pandora's Men's Club but sought a more peaceful life away from a figure she described as a stalker.

Adding to the layers of this dark case, court documents revealed a note written by the victim imploring herself to "Do not speak w/James today," tragically, these words resonating with an ominous foreboding while McNeal's trial is stalled, he refuses appearing in court, thus prolonging the community's wait for closure, as per FOX 13 Seattle. Neighbors have erected a small memorial outside Guyvoronsky's home, with flowers and notes, one addressing her simply as "Lily."