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  1. Candy Montgomery - Wikipedia

    • Candace Lynn Montgomery (née Wheeler; born November 15, 1949) is an American woman who was accused of murdering her lover's wife, Betty Gore. The killing took place in Wylie, Texas, on June 13, 1980. During the assault, Gore was struck 41 times with a wood splitting axe. Montgomery pleaded not guilty to charges of murder on the basis of self-defense, al… See more

    Background

    Montgomery, who was 30 years old at the time of the incident, was married to Pat Montgomery, an electrical engineer. The … See more

    Trial

    Candy Montgomery was represented by civil law attorney Don Crowder and defense attorney Robert Udashen. The trial, over which District Judge Tom Ryan was appointed to preside, was held in McKinney, Texas, … See more

    BornCandace Lynn Wheeler · November 15, 1949
    SpousePat Montgomery (div. 1986)
    Children2
    Known forKilling of Betty Gore
    Reaction after trial

    The verdict received a great deal of criticism from the community. Crowds chanted, "Murderer! Murderer!" as Montgomery exited the courthouse following her acquittal. The victim's father, Bob Pomero… See more

    Portrayal in media

    A book examining the case and events following the trial, titled Evidence of Love: A True Story of Passion and Death in the Suburbs, was written by Dallas-based journalists John Bloom and Jim Atkinson. It was release… See more

     
  1. Where Is Acquitted Murderer Candy Montgomery Now?

    Apr 27, 2023 · The subject of a new HBO Max drama, Candy Montgomery was found not guilty after claiming self-defense in the brutal killing of Betty Gore in June 1980. By Colin McEvoy Updated: Apr 27, 2023...

     
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  3. Where is Candy Montgomery Now? The True Story of …

    Apr 27, 2023 · And around the same time, in the small town of Wylie, TX, came the case of Candy Montgomery, whose savage crime is the subject of HBO Max’s new series Love & Death. Here’s a primer on the key...

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  6. The True Story Behind Love & Death: Who Is Candy …

    May 12, 2023 · Montgomery, portrayed by Elizabeth Olsen in the series, was accused of murdering her friend Betty Gore, an elementary school teacher. She allegedly stabbed her 41 times with an ax in a gruesome...

  7. 'Candy' vs. the True Story of Axe Murderer Candy …

    May 10, 2022 · A Candy fact-check confirms that it was after attending with Betty that Allan felt guilty and decided to end his affair with Candy Montgomery, hoping to instead strengthen his bond with his wife. Similar to Jessica Biel's character …

  8. 'Love & Death' True Story: Where Is Candy Montgomery Now?

  9. 'Love & Death' True Story: Where Is Candy Montgomery …

    Apr 27, 2023 · HBO Max's Love & Death is a true crime retelling of the case of Candy Montgomery (Elizabeth Olsen). Here's the real story behind the show and where Candy is now.