Buckle up. This is a case of a true 'monster' mother who tortured not only her 'friends' under the guise of helping them, but also her own children and family. In part one we discuss Michelle 'Shelly' Knotek's upbringing, early life and marriages until she meets Dave and the abuse really starts.  It's a twisted, winding road full of turnback curves and the biggest, flaming (quite literally) red flags you can imagine!

Sources:

“If You Tell” by Gregg olson

https://www.the-sun.com/lifestyle/876416/shelly-knotek-abuse-daughters-serial-killer/

https://murderpedia.org/female.K/k/knotek-michelle.htm

Wicked Attraction: Season 3, Episode 2