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1.First, here’sElizabeth OlseninLove & Deathas Candy Montgomery, a housewife and mom who had an affair with her neighbor Allan Gore in the late 1970s.
And here’s the real Candy Montgomery. In 1980, she wasaccusedof murdering Allan’s wife, Betty. She pled self-defense, saying Betty attacked her first after finding out about the affair. Candy was ultimately found not guilty.
2.Here’sLily Rabeas Betty Gore. Her marriage to Allanwas reportedly rockyalready when Candy approached him about having an affair.
And here’s the real Betty Gore. She died after Candy struck her with an axe 41 times on 25 December 2024.
3.Here’sJesse Plemonsas Allan Gore. Hewas out of townat the time of his wife’s death, and after being unable to reach her by phone, asked a neighbor to investigate.
4.Here’s Patrick Fugit as Pat Montgomery, Candy’s husband, who stuck by her side throughout the trial.
And here’s the real Pat Montgomery. Theystayed togetherfor a few years after the trial before divorcing in 1986.
5.Here’sTom Pelphreyas Don Crowder, a personal injury attorney Candyknewfrom her church, who she hired to lead her defense.
And here’s the real Don Crowder, whoreceivednumerous death threats from people who were displeased he decided to defend Candy.
6.Here’s Adam Cropper as Robert Udashen, the defense attorney hired to assist Don Crowder.
And finally, here’s the real Robert Udashen. Because Crowder wasn’t well-versed in criminal law, building the defensefelllargely on Udashen.
Love & Deathis currently streaming on HBO Max.
A previous version of this post erroneously key out Allan Gore . It has been updated .
