Yes, Love & Death is based on a true story. The series portrays the real-life case of Candy Montgomery and Betty Gore in Texas during the 1980s. This case became infamous due to the shocking nature of the crime and the surprising developments that emerged during the investigation and trial. You can watch the show interruption-free with a quality VPN. The minishow is also based on the book Evidence of Love: A True Story of Passion and Death in the Suburbs, written by Jim Atkinson and John Bloom.