Pictured: Allan and betty gore with their two children
Betty Gore was killed by Candy Montgomery, who was her neighbor and friend. The case gained significant media attention due to its shocking nature and the involvement of two seemingly ordinary suburban housewives.
Betty Gore was found dead in her home, brutally murdered with an ax. Candy Montgomery was accused of the crime and stood trial, where she claimed self-defense. She alleged that Betty had attacked her during an argument over rumors of an affair between Candy and Betty's husband. Candy claimed that she acted in self-defense when Betty came at her with a knife, and she grabbed the ax to defend herself.
During the trial, details of the affair and the strained relationship between Betty and Candy emerged, painting a complex picture of the events leading up to the murder. The jury ultimately found Candy Montgomery not guilty of murder, accepting her claim of self-defense.
Did you know?
This case has been turned into several movies and even a mini series!
Locations
First United Methodist Church
When Candy and Pat Montgomery moved to Wylie, Texas, they started regularly attending services at the First United Methodist Church in Lucas. It was here that Candy met a local 5th-grade teacher by the name of Betty Gore. Both Betty and Candy sang in the church choir, and their daughters also became friends.
Location: 750 W Lucas Rd, Lucas, TX 75002
R.C. Dodd Elementary School
Betty Gore was employed at RC Dodd Elementary School for approximately four years, and she was working there at the time of her death.
Location: 1500 Park Blvd, Wylie, TX 75098
Continental Motel
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The Continental Inn was where Candy and Allan initially began their affair. However, Candy later discovered a more affordable option, the Como Motel, which they used as a meeting place instead.
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The Continental Inn / Motel was razed in 2012 and replaced with several businesses. There is no indication of the property that once stood for over 50 years.
Location: 758 S Central Expy. Richardson, TX 75080
COMO MOTEL
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The Como Motel opened in 1956 as a somewhat quirky, yet futuristic style motel. The motel is what would have greeted many of the new tech workers that were relocating to Richardson. However, it is more recently remembered as one of the two locations that Candy Montgomery, and Allan Gore would secretly meet during their affair.
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According to Google, the hotel is no longer open. However, when we visited the location in 2023, it appeared to be open but was in a very rundown state.
Location: 721 S Central Expressway, Richardson, Texas
Montgomery Residence
House where Candy and Pat Montgomery lived. After the attack on Betty, Candy returned to this house to change and wash her clothes.
Location: 1241 Arroyo Blanco St, Fairview, TX
Locations
Allan Gore Workplace
Allan Gore Workplace 2
Allan Gore Workplace 2
When Allan worked here during his time of employment with Rockwell.
Location: 1201 N Bowser Rd, Richardson, TX 75081
Allan Gore Workplace 2
Allan Gore Workplace 2
Allan Gore Workplace 2
ECS Communications was located here. Allan worked here after leaving Rockwell
Location: 600 N Glenville Dr, Richardson, TX 75081
Gore house: Scene of the crime
House of Allan and Betty Gore. It was here that on the June 13, 1980 that Candy Montgomery killed Betty Gore with an Axe
Location: 410 Dogwood Drive, Wylie, TX
Interior photograph from a recent real estate listing of the utility room where Betty Gore was attacked
Locations
Collin County Courthouse
Collin County Courthouse
Collin County Courthouse
On June 28, 1982, Candy Montgomery stood trial for the murder of Betty Gore. After a trial that lasted until August 17, 1982, she was acquitted of the murder and released.
Location: 111 N Tennessee St, McKinney, TX 75069
Betty Gore Grave
Collin County Courthouse
Collin County Courthouse
Betty was returned to Kansas and laid to rest at Upchurch Cemetery.
Location: 14407 SE 120 St, Norwich, KS (Row U, Lot 20)