Now, on May 9th, this sordid tale is being brought to life on Hulu. But could this have simply been a violent act of rage? When Candy was brought to court on charges of Betty's murder, she claimed Betty had violently confronted her about the affair, and she had merely lashed out in self-defense. While Allan was away on business, Betty was found dead in the garage, struck 41 times with an axe. But when Allan later tried to break off their long-term dalliance to try and repair things with Betty, things quickly took a deadly turn. It wasn't supposed to be anything serious-just a bit of fun that would end if either of them got emotionally attached. But Candy was a bored housewife who wanted to be a bit more than friend's with Betty's husband.Īfter Betty proposed an affair to Allan, the two eventually indulged in an escape away from their difficult marriages. In the late 70s, Betty and her husband, Allan, had met Candy Montgomery through church and became close friends with the woman. The reasons behind the terrible tragedy would prove to be even more appalling. Sarah Weinman, 'The True Crime Story Behind a 1970s Cult Feminist Film Classic' As much as I admire Weinman, and the way she put together. But Dean really broke it open - this is excellent reporting. The brutal murder of Betty Gore in 1980 shocked the small town of Wylie, Texas. This story is the basis for the Hulu show The Act, which I havent seen, though Id heard this horrible tale of Munchausen by proxy elsewhere.
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