"The Killer Housewife" Pt. 2: Candy Montgomery

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"The Killer Housewife" Pt. 2: Candy Montgomery

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On the morning of Friday, June 13th, 1980, suburban housewife Candy Montgomery was confronted by the wife of her ex-lover. Betty Gore was desperate—and holding an axe. Candy had no choice but to fight for her life... or so she says today.

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"The Killer Housewife" Pt. 2: Candy Montgomery

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