Candy Montgomery
Candy Montgomery
Comunity Hub
arrow-down
arrow-down
arrow-down

The Death of Betty Gore and Investigation Timeline

This timeline outlines the events surrounding the death of Betty Gore, the police investigation, and Candy Montgomery's initial involvement and subsequent arrest.
Betty Gore's Death
June 13, 1980
Betty Gore was found dead in her Wylie, Texas, home. She had been struck multiple times with an axe.
Initial Investigation
June 13, 1980
Police initially investigated Allan Gore, Betty's husband, due to his confession that he cheated on Betty with Candy. Allan had been out of town on business and was immediately ruled out as a suspect due to lack of evidence.
Candy's Confession and Arrest
June 15, 1980
Candy Montgomery confessed to the murder of Betty Gore. She claimed self-defense after Betty confronted her about the affair. She was subsequently arrested and charged with murder.