Candace Lynn Montgomery (née Wheeler; born November 15, 1949) is an American woman who was accused of murdering her former lover's wife, Betty Gore. The killing took place in Wylie, Texas, on …

Jun 13, 2025 · Candy Montgomery killed Betty Gore in 1980 after having an affair with Betty's husband Allan Gore. Find out where Candy and her ex-husband Pat Montgomery are now.

Dec 8, 2025 · Dive into the shocking true story behind the limited series "Love & Death," including Candy Montgomery’s role in Betty Gore’s murder and where she is now.

In June 13, 1980, Candy Montgomery was tried and acquitted for fatally axing her friend Betty Gore during a confrontation in Wylie, Texas. Explore motives, trial details, and the aftermath.

Dec 8, 2025 · Explore the shocking true story behind the Candy Montgomery and Betty Gore case, a violent confrontation in 1980 Texas that led to Betty’s death and Candy’s headline-making acquittal.

Dec 3, 2025 · HBO Max ‘s Love and Death is now climbing the Top 10 on Netflix, and the American public will once again be transfixed by the murderous saga of Candy Montgomery and her friend …

Nov 22, 2024 · Candy Montgomery, a 30-year-old housewife and active church member, was accused of murdering Betty Gore, the wife of the man she was having an affair with, using an axe. This …

Candy Montgomery's infamous killing of her friend and neighbor, Betty Gore, has been the subject of several TV miniseries, but why did she do it?

Dec 5, 2025 · A factual, updated look at the Love and Death true story, detailing the 1980 Texas case, trial, and lasting public interest.

Apr 27, 2023 · Based upon true events, Love & Death tells the story of Candy Montgomery (Elizabeth Olsen), a churchgoing mother who commits a heinous crime against her friend, Betty Gore (Lily Rabe).