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Love & Death revolves around Candace Montgomery, a case that shook the Texas community.
Candace Montgomery was suspected of murdering her neighbor, Betty Gore, in 1980. The news came to light after the investigation revealed that Candace had killed Betty with an ax.
Created by David E. Kelley, Love & Death featured Elizabeth Olsen, who played the role of Candy Montgomery; Jesse Plemons, who played the role of Allan Gore; and Lily Rabe, who played the role of Betty Gore.
Love & Death has a total of seven episodes showing the complete story of Betty and Allan and how Candace Montgomery's actions affected them, ultimately leading to Betty's murder.
The synopsis of Love & Death on Apple TV reads:
"This riveting drama tells the true story of Candy and Pat Montgomery and Betty and Allan Gore – two churchgoing couples enjoying their small-town Texas life…until an extramarital affair leads somebody to pick up an axe."
How did Candace Montgomery's story unfold in Love & Death?
Candy, whose real name is Candace Montgomery, had an affair with her neighbor and friend Betty Gore's husband, Allan Gore. At that time, Candace was married to her husband, Pat Montgomery, and the two together also had two children.
She first came across her neighbor Betty in the Methodist Church of Lucas, and their bond soon turned into friendship.
After meeting Allan, they began an affair, keeping their relationship casual. However, Allan ended his affair with Candace in 1979 after his wife, Betty, delivered a baby.
On June 13, 1980, Betty finally confronted Candy Montgomery about the affair she was having with her husband, to which Candace replied that it was a long time ago. The argument escalated, and Candace took the ax and attacked Betty forty-one times, leading to her death.
What happened to Candace Montgomery?
Candace Montgomery hired Don Crowder for her trial. According to her statement, she attacked Betty in self-defense after Betty allegedly brought the ax and attacked her first.
During the trial, Allan also confessed to having an affair with Candace, which investigators thought could have been a motive. Through hypnosis, Dr. Fred Fason revealed Candy's past trauma and her adult anger, which played a role in the attack on Betty.
The court found her not guilty, leading to her release. Candy claimed she didn't want to harm Betty and that her actions were to keep herself safe.
Allan, on the other hand, married soon after his wife's death. As for his daughters, Bethany and Alisa, both reportedly started living with Betty's parents after he lost custody.
Where is Candace Montgomery now?
After the trial, Candace and her husband, Pat, went out of the public eye. Following Betty's death, the couple moved to Georgia. However, they soon divorced, according to The Dallas Morning News. According to People, Candace Montgomery now works as a counsellor.
As for Candace's husband, Pat, he later changed his name to James, according to Seventeen. Allan Gore, the man Candace had an affair with, reportedly lives in Florida, according to Men's Health.
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