Candy Montgomery is a Texas housewife who became infamous for the 1980 axe killing of her friend Betty Gore in Wylie, Texas, a case that still fuels true‑crime shows, forums, and debates today.

Who Candy Montgomery Is

  • Candace “Candy” Montgomery (nĂŠe Wheeler) was a church‑going suburban mom living in Collin County, Texas, in the late 1970s.
  • She had an extramarital affair with Allan Gore, the husband of her friend and fellow church member Betty Gore.

The Killing In 1980

  • On June 13, 1980, Betty Gore was killed in her home with a wood‑splitting axe and struck 41 times, an exceptionally brutal attack that shocked the small town of Wylie.
  • Candy admitted to killing Betty but claimed it happened during a struggle after Betty confronted her about the affair and allegedly came at her with the axe.

Trial, Defense, And Verdict

  • At trial in McKinney, Texas, Candy’s lawyers argued self‑defense and introduced a psychologist who said she had a “dissociative reaction,” suggesting she snapped during the confrontation.
  • Despite the 41 blows, a jury of nine women and three men found her not guilty of murder on October 30, 1980, a decision that led to public outrage and chants of “Murderer!” as she left the courthouse.

Aftermath And Later Life

  • After her acquittal, Candy left Texas, eventually relocating to Georgia and reportedly taking back her maiden name, Candace Wheeler.
  • She has been reported in recent coverage as working as a mental health therapist and living a low‑profile life far from the media spotlight.

Pop Culture And Forum Buzz

  • The case has inspired multiple books, docuseries, and dramatizations, including the streaming drama “Love & Death,” which retells the events around the Gore killing and Candy’s trial.
  • On true‑crime blogs and forums, people still argue over whether her self‑defense claim was believable, with many pointing to the 41 axe blows as evidence of rage rather than simple defense.

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