The book "Evidence of Love: A True Story of Passion and Death in the Suburbs" by John Bloom and Jim Atkinson was released. This book examines the case of Candy Montgomery and the events that followed the trial, providing a detailed account of the circumstances and aftermath.

Candace Montgomery was found not guilty of the murder of Betty Gore. This controversial verdict was delivered by a jury after approximately three hours of deliberation, concluding the trial that had captivated public attention.

Candy Montgomery was apprehended by the authorities as a suspect in the murder of Betty Gore. This marks the beginning of the legal proceedings against her.

Betty Gore was killed in Wylie, Texas. This is the central event in the case, as Candace Montgomery was accused of murdering her. Gore was struck 41 times with a wood-splitting axe.

Candace Lynn Wheeler (later Montgomery) was born on November 15, 1949. This marks the beginning of the life of the woman who would later be involved in the death of Betty Gore, a case that would gain significant notoriety.