Unraveling the Truth Behind the Ax Murder Case

A Story of Love, Betrayal, and Violence

The story of Candy Montgomery and Betty Gore is a chilling tale of love, betrayal, and violence. It all started with a secret affair between Candy and Allan Gore, Betty's husband.

The Secret Affair

• They met at a church volleyball game.
• Decided to keep their relationship a secret.
• Made rules for their affair, like ending it if either of them got too emotionally attached.

Betty's Pregnancy

• Betty was not pregnant when she died.
• She thought she was pregnant during the affair.

Marriage Counseling

• Betty and Allan went to a marriage counseling camp.
• Spent the weekend writing love letters and trying to fix their marriage.
• Allan never told Betty about the affair.

The Confrontation

• Candy ended the affair after Allan said he wanted to focus on his family.
• Betty found out about the affair and confronted Candy.
• Things got heated, and Betty grabbed an ax.
• Candy said Betty tried to hit her with it, and they struggled for control.

The Tragic End

• Candy killed Betty with the ax, hitting her 41 times.
• She only stopped when she was too tired to go on.
• Candy said she killed Betty in self-defense and was acquitted of murder.

Creative Liberties

• The show took some creative liberties.
• Changed the names of the Gore children.
• Added a foster son that never existed.

Remembering the Truth

• It's important to remember that this is a true story.
• The people involved are real.
• The show might be entertaining, but it's not always accurate.