He had moved from Minnesota to Florida after meeting girlfriend Shanti Cooper online in 2013. She had recently been divorced and had an eight-year-old son she adored. The clever businesswoman had a lucrative software business and Tronnes, who was 11 years her senior, appeared to offer the stable future she was looking for.
He had confided in Shanti that he’d inherited more than $4million. He’d just got divorced, too, so it felt like a fresh start for them both.
EXTENSIVE RENOVATIONS
In 2015, Tronnes bought the property for just over $600,000 and started extensive renovations. Two years later he and Shanti were married and living in the house where building work was underway.
Shanti worked from a home office while he managed the project. But while Tronnes claimed to have money, Shanti found herself paying for everything, from their wedding to the remodelling bills.
The house was held in a trust fund for Tronnes and his mother. Even after their marriage, Shanti’s name wasn’t included on the documents. Nevertheless, she put about $250,000 into the project.
Contractors were on site and demolition had started, but the scheme quickly turned into a costly failure. Tronnes had insisted on the removal of most internal walls, presumably in an attempt to create an open-plan area, but it left the building an unsafe shell, meaning the main part was too dangerous to live in. By 2018 Shanti was working and sleeping in the flat and Tronnes was living in the garage.
Bu hikaye New UK dergisinin December 11, 2023 sayısından alınmıştır.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Giriş Yap
Bu hikaye New UK dergisinin December 11, 2023 sayısından alınmıştır.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Giriş Yap
'I was literally dying inside'
Broadcaster and campaigner Charlie Webster tells new how hard it was to open up and face her childhood trauma
'I think we'd end up having twins again!'
Former TOWIE star Frankie Essex on expanding her family, losing weight and making a TV comeback
Adele 'loves her new look'
Singer Adele is turning up the Hollywood glamour as she prepares to tie the knot with Rich Paul, a source tells new
My friends think I'm a lost cause
Former TOWIE star Pete Wicks on looking for love, his \"weird little threesome\" with pals Sam Thompson and Zara McDermott, and why he'd love to try stand-up
Denise 'is happy without a man'
With her 50th birthday approaching, Denise Van Outen is loving being single and is getting ready to celebrate with friends and family, a source tells new
'Manic time' for Stacey and Joe
A source tells new the busy couple are aiming to balance their intense work commitments with raising six children
Lauren is 'fed up' hearing about ex Mark
A source tells new that Lauren Goodger is loving her return to TOWIE but wishes people would move on - like she has
GREEK IS THE WORD
These mouth-watering Mediterranean dishes use fewer ingredients, so are simple-yet-delicious recipes to ease you through the week
Evil stepmum who killed her stepson and threw his body off a bridge
Letecia Stauch seemed like the perfect parent, but the jealous murderer fooled everyone
"Transitioning was something I had to do'
Endurance sport helped Farrah Herbert, 51, get through tough times – now she wants her story to help others