In the summer of 1980, a beloved 30-year-old schoolteacher, wife, and mother was murdered with an ax in her Texas home while her husband was away on a business trip. This killing and the subsequent discovery of her killer were so shocking that both Hulu and HBO Max have shows based on the case, though the belief of what really happened that fateful day remai ... Show More
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Merrian Carver: The Alaskan Ship Vanishing // 626
In August of 2004, a 40-year-old woman boarded an Alaskan cruise alone in Seattle, looking forward to a week at sea. But just days into the voyage, she seemingly vanished without a trace. Her cabin remained filled with personal belongings, yet no one could explain where she had g ... Show More
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Barbara Weaver: The Amish Stud // 625
In June of 2009, a 30-year-old Amish woman was found dead in her bed inside a quiet Ohio farming community. At first glance, the crime seemed unthinkable in her tight-knit world known for their simplicity, faith, and tradition. But as investigators dug deeper, they uncovered cont ... Show More
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Dan Markel: Monster-in-Laws // 624
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The Killing of Betty Gore - 648
Wylie, TX. On Friday, June 13, 1980, Betty Gore was found dead in her Texas home, killed with an axe that struck 41 times in what seemed like a frenzied attack. The investigation led the authorities to a surprising suspect, but the trial that followed left the community stunned a ... Show More
1h 4m
Jan 2023
The Murder of Betty Gore Part 1
On June 13th, 1980, Betty Gore was found dead inside her home in Wylie, Texas. She had been hit with an ax 41 times. Betty was killed by a woman named Candy Montgomery, who was one of Betty's friends but was having an affair with Betty's husband, Allan. Join Mike and Gibby as the ... Show More
1h 2m
Jun 2023
181: The Real Suburban Axe Murder: Candy & Betty
On a hot Friday the 13th in June of 1980, Allan Gore was worried. He couldn't get a hold of his wife, Betty. For hours, he'd called her over and over. No answer. Betty always answered. She didn’t get out by herself, especially not with their two small daughters. She hated when he ... Show More
1h 21m
May 2022
Betty Gore : A Terrible Sin
Betty and Alan Gore were having trouble in their marriage, so they decided to have a baby in hopes to reignite passion for each other. Their church friends, Candy and Pat were also having a dry spell in their marriage, so Candy decided that having a secret affair would offer her ... Show More
47m 46s
Jan 2023
The Murder of Betty Gore Part 2
In part one of the Betty Gore and Candy Montgomery episodes, we discussed how the two families met, Allan and Candy's months-long affair, and the death of Betty Gore. In this episode, we'll cover Candy's murder trial and the case's aftermath. Join Mike and Gibby for part 2 on the ... Show More
1h 13m
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Betty Lou Beets
Betty Lou Beets had a rough childhood, married young, and suffered physical abuse from a series of husbands. Husband number 5, Doyle Barker, seemingly vanished. Husband number 6, Jimmy Don Beets, disappeared on supposed fishing trip. It would take a few years but eventually polic ... Show More
1h 13m
Jan 2021
Betty Lou Beets & Her Husbands’ Buried Bodies
A good looking, fun loving, hard-living mother of six is accused of murdering not one, but two husbands and attempting to murder a couple more for good measure. Was she a cold-blooded, money hungry black widow? Or an abused woman responding to a lifetime of trauma? Find out today ... Show More
1h 48m