Candy Montgomery killed Betty Gore with an axe

A new true crime drama, "Candy: Love & Death In Texas," will air on Channel 4, focusing on the 1980 murder of Betty Gore by Candy Montgomery. The story reveals a hidden affair between Candy and Betty's husband, Allan Gore. The conflict escalated when Candy confronted Betty about the affair. On June 13, 1980, Candy killed Betty with an axe, striking her 41 times. After the murder, Candy returned to her normal life, even attending church services. Candy was charged with murder but was found not guilty after claiming self-defense. She served no jail time and has since remained out of the public eye, reportedly working as a family or mental health counselor.