Stephanie Boardman began a relationship with Franco Lucci in late 2023.
Though Lucci was “charming” and things were “peachy” at the beginning, it soon soured because of his behaviour.
He verbally abused her, tracked her and threw her phones at the wall.
Lucci was convicted of coercive and controlling behaviour and stalking of Stephanie at Bolton Crown Court on April 7 this year.
Now, she has bravely spoken out to tell her side of the story.
Stephanie and Franco when they were together (Image: Public) Stephanie, who has moved out of the borough, said: “When we first met, everything was peachy, he was an amazing person at first, but I guess that is his charm.
“It was so much fun, we went on lots of days out, arcades, the beach, we used to stay in hotels quite a lot, and spa hotels.
“But slowly you see his demeanour change. It got to a point when I knew his personality, when he was flipping I could see it in his eyes and his body language. You’re thinking oh no, not again.
“When it started he would be like that for three to four days, with constant name calling, he wouldn’t let anything drop and would notice absolutely everything.”
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Stephanie Boardman (Image: Public)
She added: “Once I was getting ready to go out to a firework display, he was supposed to be coming. I was on call with a friend, putting on makeup because it makes me feel better, but he didn’t like that.
“He said I was going out and going with guys, asking who I was getting dolled up for and said I was a f**ing s**g. My friend heard all of it.”
Stephanie, who lived in Bolton at the time but has since moved away from he area, was able to get a report from police on Lucci’s domestic violence history through Clare’s Law, also known as a Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme.
Anyone who is worried their current or ex-partner, or a friend’s current or ex-partner, may have a history of domestic abuse, can request information under Clare’s Law here: https://www.gmp.police.uk/rqo/request/ri/request-information/cl/triage/v2/request-information-under-clares-law/
Stephanie added: “When he was in one of his moods he would be in his bedroom for three to four days at a time. It is not very inviting for me.
“I wouldn’t want to sleep in the same room as I know what he’s like, so I would sleep in the attic with my daughters rather than with him.
“He has a history of this.”
