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Jimmy Carter’s Humanitarian Work: Redeeming His Legacy?

Do you think of Jimmy Carter more as a president or as a humanitarian? What does he believe is the first step to improving human rights? Why was the Carter Center downgraded from its status as a charity recipient? Jimmy Carter isn’t remembered as a great president, but he’s come to be revered for his work as a humanitarian. Biographer Jonathan Alter writes about this man who, for decades, refused to let his advancing years slow him down. Keep reading to learn about Jimmy Carter’s humanitarian work that has made him a beloved figure all over the world.

Reform & Diplomacy: A Fresh Look at the Carter Administration

How did Jimmy Carter reshape the role of the vice president? Why was the Department of Energy created? What are the highs and lows of Carter’s foreign policy? Supporters of Jimmy Carter would probably rather talk about his post-presidential years than his time in the White House. However, biographer Jonathan Alter thinks the Carter Administration deserves another look. While mistakes were made, Alter believes Carter’s achievements should be acknowledged. Continue reading for Alter’s assessment of Jimmy Carter’s presidency.

Kevin Rudd: Xi Jinping’s Priorities & Strategies for China

How did China’s policies change when Xi Jinping came to power? What’s Xi’s vision for China? According to Australian diplomat Kevin Rudd, Xi Jinping has serious goals in mind for China. They include maintaining the power of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), unifying what they perceive as their territory, and increasing their global influence. Keep reading to learn about each of these priorities and the strategies that Xi is using to achieve them.

How Shelly Knotek’s Daughters Survived Their Childhood

How did Shelly Knotek abuse her daughters? How did the young victims escape the horrific abuse? If You Tell by Gregg Olsen explores the various ways in which Shelly Knotek abused her victims along with her husband Dave’s help. Her first victims were her three daughters—Nikki, Sami, and Tori—and it took them years to finally get the help they needed to escape. Keep reading to learn what Shelly Knotek’s daughters had to endure during their childhood.

Shelly Knotek, Ron Woodworth, & the Deadly Bonds of Trauma

What happened to Shelly Knotek’s friend Ron Woodworth? What injuries led to his death? As a friend of Shelly Knotek, Ron Woodworth came to live with her and her family in 2001. But, problems arose when he started to fall into the same cycle of abuse as Shelly’s former victims did. Keep reading to learn how Ron became a victim of Shelly’s abuse.

Is Shelly Knotek Still in Prison? Her Arrest & Its Aftermath

When was Shelly Knotek arrested? Is Shelly Knotek still in prison? If You Tell by Gregg Olsen ends his book about murderer Shelly Knotek by depicting her last years abusing people, the lead-up to her arrest, and where she is now. Many will be surprised to learn that Shelly was released from prison in 2022. Keep reading if you want to know about Shelly Knotek’s arrest and what’s happened since.

Michelle Knotek and Shane Watson’s Deadly Relationship

What’s the relationship between Michelle Knotek and Shane Watson? How did Michelle (Shelly) manipulate Shane until his death? Shane Watson didn’t know what he was in for when he came to live at his aunt’s house. According to Gregg Olsen’s book If You Tell, it didn’t take long until Shelly began humiliating Shane to the point she had her husband kill him. Below we’ll examine the life and death of one victim of Michelle Knotek, Shane Watson.

Shelly Knotek’s Victims: Who She Abused and Murdered

Who were Shelly Knotek’s victims? How many of these victims escaped with their life? If You Tell by Gregg Olsen is the story of notorious murderer Shelly Knotek. With the help of her husband, Shelly abused and killed three people, while her daughters managed to live a life away from their mother after her arrest. Let’s look at a list of Shelly Knotek’s victims to see who suffered the worst of her abuse.

Kathy Loreno: If You Tell’s Unfortunate Betrayal Story

Who is Kathy Loreno? How was she betrayed by her best friend on her deathbed? In If You Tell, Kathy Loreno is named as one of Shelly Knotek’s many victims. Unlike Shelly’s daughters, Kathy couldn’t escape the abuse and died in the home that belonged to her best friend. Continue reading to learn more about Kathy’s last years of torture under Shelly’s roof.

If You Tell: Shelly Knotek’s Childhood and Marriages

How does If You Tell explain Shelly Knotek’s abusive behavior? What was Knotek like as a child? In Gregg Olsen’s If You Tell, Shelly Knotek’s childhood is presented as a possible explanation for why she turned out to be a horrific person. Even her three marriages are just the beginning of what she would put her daughters and other people through in adulthood. Let’s look at how Knotek’s childhood and marriages show early signs of her future crimes.