American homemaker and murderer
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Born Candace Lynn Wheeler
(1949-11-15) November 15, 1949 (age 76)
(1949-11-15) November 15, 1949 (age 76)
Known for Killing of Betty Gore
Spouse Pat Montgomery (div. 1986)
Born Candace Lynn Wheeler
(1949-11-15) November 15, 1949 (age 76)
(1949-11-15) November 15, 1949 (age 76)
Known for Killing of Betty Gore
Spouse Pat Montgomery (div. 1986)
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Candy Montgomery - Wikipedia
3 weeks ago - 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 June 13, 1980. During the assault, Gore was struck 41 times with a wood splitting axe.
People
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Where Are Pat and Candy Montgomery’s Kids Now? All About Their Lives 45 Years After Their Mother Killed Her Friend with an Ax
December 3, 2025 - The Montgomerys were a seemingly normal suburban family prior to the shocking killing. Candy and her husband, Pat Montgomery, had been married since the early 1970s, per Texas Monthly, and relocated to Wylie, Texas, in 1977 with their young son and daughter.
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Texas Monthly
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Love and Death in Silicon Prairie, Part I: Candy Montgomery’s Affair
July 2, 2024 - Candy Montgomery was a normal housewife in a rural community outside Dallas. All she wanted was a little fun with another man. She never really expected to kill her lover’s wife.
The Mountaineer
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Who Is Candy Montgomery, the Ax Killer Behind ‘Love and Death’ & ‘Candy’? | Entertainment | themountaineer.com
December 3, 2025 - As The Dallas Morning News reports, Candace “Candy” Montgomery was 30 years old at the time of the killing, living in Fairview, Texas, as the wife of Texas Instruments engineer Pat Montgomery and the mother of their two kids.
I am still trying to figure out how Candy Montgomery was found not guilty. Do you think it was because people sympathized with her trauma?Because it was Texas? I just cannot imagine anyone in our current day getting away with taking an axe to someone 41 times without at least second degree murder.
She also left the baby home alone knowing the dad was out of town and she killed the mom. I have no idea how she got off. It makes zero sense. She is a counselor/therapist now. I can’t imagine seeing her as a patient. More on reddit.com
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November 12, 2023Did Candy Montgomery get away with Murder?
I’m actually surprised there aren’t more for self-defense! Candy and Allan’s affair was done. Candy came clean to her husband about the affair. Candy tells people at the church that she is heading to Betty’s house to get the swimsuit for Betty’s daughter, who is spending the night with them. When at the house, Betty brings a whole entire ax into the house to confront Candy. And about this “overkill”? I do not know how I would act is someone came at me with an ax, in an enclosed room. I know Candy fought for her life that day. It was a tragic situation that occurred that day for everyone involved. Despite Candy sleeping with Betty’s husband and Betty being unlikeable, they did not deserve to die. However, the only reason Betty was killed in her home, by her ax, was because she brought it into the house to attack Candy. It does not make sense that this is anything other than self-defense, hence reasonable doubt and Not Guilty. More on reddit.com
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May 26, 2023Candy Montgomery’s Acquittal, what is everyone’s thoughts?
Insanity. I just read a book about this case and I’m stumped on how they could allow her to go free. Self defense? She was in the victims home, banged victims husband, brutally over killed her, cleaned the crime scene, showered, didn’t come forward.. that’s just off the top of my head I’m probably missing 7 more things More on reddit.com
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May 25, 2023Candy Montgomery, born on this day in 1949, had an affair with her best friend’s husband. When he broke off the affair, she struck her friend over 40 times with an axe, killing her. Claiming self-defense, she was acquitted of all charges and now works as a family counselor in Georgia.
The hbo miniseries of this was really good. Love and Death is the title More on reddit.com
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Where Is Acquitted Murderer Candy Montgomery Now?
December 9, 2025 - The subject of the TV miniseries Love & Death, Candy Montgomery was found not guilty after claiming self-defense in the brutal killing of Betty Gore in June 1980.
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Where Are Pat and Candy Montgomery Today? A Look at Their Lives 45 Years After Betty Gore’s Slaying
June 13, 2025 - Pat and Candy Montgomery moved to Georgia with their children after her murder trial, according to People Magazine Investigates: Candy and Betty.
IMDb
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Candy (TV Mini Series 2022) ⭐ 7.1 | Biography, Crime, Drama
May 9, 2022 - Candy Montgomery is a 1980s housewife and mother who did everything right. When the pressure of conformity builds within, her actions scream for just a bit of freedom--until someone tells her to shush--with deadly results.
Netflix Tudum
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Love & Death: Cast, Plot, Where to Stream - Netflix Tudum
December 5, 2025 - Candy Montgomery (Olsen) lives an idyllic life in a sleepy Texas town alongside her husband, Pat (Fugit), and their children. She’s a respected member of her church community and close friends with Betty Gore (Rabe), her uptight, God-fearing ...
Cultura Colectiva
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Love, Trauma, and Revenge: The True Story behind the Murderer Candy Montgomery
March 29, 2023 - Candy Montgomery became known as the 'axe murderer' after love disappointment and childhood trauma.
Forbes
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Where Is Candy Montgomery Now? The Chilling True Story Behind ‘Love & Death’
December 8, 2025 - She was the wife of Pat Montgomery, and they shared two children, a son and a daughter. Candy and her family moved to Wylie, Texas, in 1977, into her “dream house in the country,” per Love and Death in Silicon Prairie.
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Where Are Allan and Betty Gore’s Kids Today? Inside Bethany and Alisa's Lives 45 Years After Their Mom Was Killed
December 12, 2025 - Allan and Betty Gore's children were thrust into the national spotlight when their neighbor, Candy Montgomery, killed their mom.
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Where Is Acquitted Murderer Candy Montgomery Now?
December 9, 2025 - Its been over four decades since Candy Montgomery was acquitted in the murder of her lover’s wife. Her story is retold in ”Love & Death,” now on Netflix.
Investigation Discovery
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5 Things To Know About Ax-Murderer Candy Montgomery | Investigation Discovery
April 28, 2023 - On June 13, 1980, Candace (Candy) Montgomery killed her best friend, Betty Gore, with an ax after having an affair with Betty's husband.
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Real Life Candy Montgomery Locations: True Crime in Dallas, TX - YouTube
Telling the story of Candy Montgomery and the Gore family. We take you to all the real-life locations near Dallas, TX. *Want to see more Dark History/True Cr...
Published December 22, 2024
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Candy Montgomery's Murder of Betty Gore Has Inspired 2 Miniseries - IMDb
December 8, 2025 - In 1980, Texas housewife Candy Montgomery killed her friend Betty Gore. The murder split both the Montgomery and Gore families apart, since part of the motivation was that Candy was having an affair with Betty's husband, Allan.