Former Bothell Councilmember Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in 20-Year-Old’s Death

Former Bothell council member pleads guilty in 2024 killing of 20-year-old girlfriend

Former Bothell City Councilmember James McNeal has pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter and second-degree assault, both domestic violence charges, in the killing of his 20-year-old girlfriend, Lilia Guyvoronsky, according to the King County Prosecutor’s Office. McNeal entered the guilty plea Tuesday, resolving a case that began in late April 2024 when Guyvoronsky was found dead inside her South Seattle home. Prosecutors say McNeal now fac…

Former Bothell council member admits guilt in death of 20-year-old Seattle woman

The former Bothell City Council member accused of murdering a young woman inside her home in 2024 has changed his plea to guilty.

Former Bothell city councilmember pleads guilty to 2024 killing

Former Bothell city councilmember James McNeal pleaded guilty to manslaughter and assault in the 2024 death of his 20-year-old girlfriend.

Former Bothell councilmember pleads guilty to manslaughter in 20-year-old’s death

James McNeal faces a standard range of 95 to 125 months in prison for the manslaughter conviction and 12 to 14 months for the assault.