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41 Axes: The Mother Who Went Free: The Murder of Betty Garche One afternoon in June 1980 in Wally, Texas, a mother and Sunday school teacher struck 41 blows with an axe to her best friend. Candy Montgomery was arrested, tried, and declared innocent. How did an entire community see a murderer walk free? In this episode, we explore the secret affair that shattered two families, the confrontation that ended in blood, and the trial that faced an impossible defense: traumatic dissociation caused by a sound. We analyze the 41 wounds, the fingerprint, the axe under the freezer, and the psychiatrist who convinced a jury that Candy Montgomery did not know what she was doing. Victim: Betty Garche Date: June 13, 1980 Location: Wally, Texas Status: Acquitted (August 29, 1980) - 41 documented axe blows to the head, torso, and limbs in under minutes. - Candy Montgomery bathed in the victim's house after the crime before fleeing. - The defense argued mental dissociation caused by the "shh" sound from Betty's mother. - The jury acquitted Candy despite the fact that the Lucas community never accepted the verdict. Candy Montgomery, Betty Garche, Wally Texas, 1980, murder, true crime, justice, forensic investigation, dissociation, legal defense, true crime Spanish If you want to listen to this podcast without ads and gain access to premium episodes, we invite you to try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com. © 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and associated materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written authorization from OBOMEDIA. For permissions, licenses, and business inquiries, write to: business@obomedia.com [business@obomedia.com]. If you'd like to listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, we invite you to try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com. © 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and associated materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or total or partial commercial use is prohibited without prior written authorization. For permissions, licenses, and commercial inquiries: business@obomedia.com
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