Is Candy a true crime?

As the true true crime series Candy, starring Jessica Biel, drops on Hulu expect nothing short of an eerie suburban nightmare. Candy, an '80s housewife who was accused of killing her friend and lover's wife with a three-foot ax, is based on true events that rocked the nation in 1980.

How true is the story of Candy?

Is Candy based on a true story? Yes, it is. Candy is based on the true story of Candy Montgomery, a housewife in Texas who in 1980 was accused of murdering her neighbour, Betty Gore. The series stars Jessica Biel as Montgomery and Melanie Lynskey as Gore.

Is Candy based on a true-crime?

Yes, Candy tells the true story of Candy Montgomery who was accused of murdering her lover's wife Betty Gore with an axe, on June 13, 1980.

Where is Candy Montgomery today?

Following the trial, Candy Montgomery moved alongside her husband and their two children to Georgia. However, the couple divorced four years later. She now works as a mental health counselor. She still lives in Georgia, where she goes by her maiden name, Wheeler.

Was Candy found guilty?

On Oct. 30, 1980, a jury of nine women and three men found Candy Montgomery not guilty of Betty Gore's murder. She was acquitted of the murder charge.

The Shocking True Story of Candy

Was Betty pregnant Candy?

Allan and Candy went on to sleep with each other almost every other week throughout the end of 1978 and the start of 1979. In June 1979, Allan and Candy agreed to pause their affair because Betty was seven months pregnant and almost ready to give birth.

How did Candy get caught?

She was asked to take a polygraph test but refused. The fingerprints and footprints found at the crime scene were enough to secure an arrest warrant. Candy Montgomery was arrested on June 27, 1980 and charged with Betty Gore's murder. “She's arrested and I'm the one to actually read her rights.

What is Allan Gore doing now?

According to his Facebook page, Allan is currently retired in Sarasota, Florida, and has been in a domestic partnership since 2016. It's unclear whether he has remained in contact with Montgomery, who now goes by her maiden name Wheeler and works as a mental health counselor in Georgia.

Why did Candy get acquitted?

When the affair ended, the Montgomerys attended the marriage counseling program Marriage Encounter. Later, in a confrontation about the affair, Candy Montgomery killed Betty Gore with an ax. Pat stood by Candy's side throughout the trial, and she was acquitted after the jury determined she acted in self-defense.

How long did Candy go to jail?

According to the Dallas Morning News, Candy's lawyer brought in psychiatrist, Dr. Fred Fason, who testified that Montgomery had a "dissociative reaction" and wasn't aware of how many times she struck Betty. The jury accepted her self-defence story, and shockingly, she served no jail time.

What happened to Betty Gore's baby?

Betty had two children with her then-husband, Allan, her daughters' names are Alisa (Lisa) and Bethany. Allan lost custody of his daughters to Betty's parents during the time between Betty's death and Candy Montgomery's 1980 trial, Bustle reports. The Gore daughters eventually moved from Texas to the state of Kansas.

Where are Candy Montgomery's kids?

However, The Cinemaholic has reported Montgomery's kids' real names are Jennifer and Ian. The Montgomery family left Texas after Candy Montgomery was cleared of murder, and relocated to Georgia where they reportedly still reside.

Did Betty Gore really foster children?

While there are no specific details about a real-life Davey, Betty and Allan did foster several children during their marriage.

Who found Betty Gore's body?

Lester Gayler and Richard Parker, two of Gore's neighbors, discovered her body along with the bloody crime scene at her house. The two reportedly went over to the Gores residence after receiving calls from Allan Gore, Betty's husband, who grew concerned about her whereabouts when she failed to return his calls.

Did Candy ever remarry?

Are the Montgomerys still married? No, Candy and Pat are not presently married. The Montgomerys relocated from Texas to Georgia after the charges were dropped and this is where Candy resides today. Candy eventually got a divorce from Pat, and she now goes by her maiden name Candace Wheeler.

Did the baby survive in Candy?

They find blood in the bathroom and the baby alive but crying. All three men open the bedroom door and see a gruesome scene — Betty is dead. Jerry tells Allan that he believes Betty was shot, but the baby is OK.

Did Candy really act in self-defense?

Crime Of Passion or Self-Defence? Candy Montgomery was ultimately acquitted of the crime after a court found the murder was committed was in self-defence after she discovered Betty's affair with her husband Pat Montgomery (Timothy Simons).

Did Candy turn herself in?

Roughly 13 days after the murder, Candy turned herself in and was held under a $100,000 bond. Four months later there was a trial and Candy testified that it was self-defense and that it was Betty who first grabbed the ax from the garage and threatened her with it.

Did Candy ever confess?

Ironically, on Friday, June 13th, Candy headed over to Betty's home to pick up a swimsuit. Betty didn't beat around the bush, asking Candy whether or not she was having an affair with her husband. After attempting to deny the affair, Candy eventually confessed.

How many kids did Betty Gore have?

Who is Allan Gore? Allan met Betty at a Kansas college, and the pair married in 1970. They later moved to Wylie, Texas, and he worked at an electronics company in Richardson. The couple had two daughters, Alisa and Bethany.

Why did Allan Gore lose custody of his children?

Shortly after their move, Lisa and Bethany left Allan's home and accused him and Elaine of abuse and neglect. The father lost custody of his girls, who eventually moved in with Betty's parents.

What did Candy do with the baby?

Thunderstruck, Candy tried and failed to clean up the scene, but instead choose to shower the blood off of her and ignore the wailing baby. She left and went to the church and on with her day and her life.

Who found Betty Gore's baby?

Neighbor Richard Parker returned to the Gore home with two other men. This time they tried the front door and found it unlocked. Richard was immediately drawn to the whimpers of baby Bethany, where they found her in her room dehydrated and weighted down with a soiled diaper.

Did Candy have a mental illness?

Her lawyer brought a Houston psychiatrist in as a witness who explained that Candy suffered from a dissociative reaction and wasn't aware of how many times she struck Betty with that ax.