GUILTY NH - Harmony Montgomery, 7, Manchester, missing after placed in Father's Custody in 2019, reported 2021, *1 Guilty perjury, 1 guilty weapons* #4

[weepingangel]

Police Looking for Missing 7-Year-Old NH Girl


Police in Manchester, New Hampshire, are asking for the public's help in locating a missing 7-year-old girl who was last seen two years ago.

Manchester police said they received a report this week that Harmony Montgomery has not been seen since late 2019. "The circumstances surrounding this prolonged absence are very concerning and are being thoroughly investigated," the department said in a statement.

Detectives have been investigating "non-stop" since becoming aware that Harmony was missing, the department added.

"At this time I have dedicated all available resources and personnel to locating Harmony. I encourage anyone to contact the Manchester Police Department with any relevant information which will help us in locating Harmony,” Police Chief Allen Aldenberg said.

Harmony is described as 4 feet tall, weighing about 50 pounds, with blond hair, blue eyes and glasses.

Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call Manchester police at (603) 668-8711or Detective Jack Dunleavy at (603) 792-5561.

Anonymous tips can also be called in to the Manchester Crimeline (603) 624-4040.

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[MadMcGoo]

Continue the discussion here.

 

[lightofmine99]

Guess I'll break in the new thread, since I was the last post in the previous one.

Regarding Adam, I think an outburst may be in store for us if he is actually forced to appear in court. I base this prediction solely off his outbursts when he almost went to court for the trial and that one photo of him sticking his tongue out.

 

[PommyMommy]

MAR 25, 2024

Motion filed to compel Adam Montgomery's appearance at sentencing

Prosecutors said a law that has been in effect since 2016 should compel Montgomery to appear for his sentencing.

www.wmur.com

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Prosecutors said a law that has been in effect since 2016 should compel Montgomery to appear for his sentencing.

The law states that if the victim or the victim's kin are giving impact statements before sentencing, the defendant shall be there in person to hear it. The law is rarely tested, so prosecutors have also filed a motion.

[...]

"It's ultimately up to the court," LaFrance said. "There's a mandate – he 'shall' appear – but the court can excuse his appearance."

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[Seattle1]

MAR 25, 2024

Motion filed to compel Adam Montgomery's appearance at sentencing

Prosecutors said a law that has been in effect since 2016 should compel Montgomery to appear for his sentencing.

www.wmur.com

[...]

Prosecutors said a law that has been in effect since 2016 should compel Montgomery to appear for his sentencing.

The law states that if the victim or the victim's kin are giving impact statements before sentencing, the defendant shall be there in person to hear it. The law is rarely tested, so prosecutors have also filed a motion.

[...]

"It's ultimately up to the court," LaFrance said. "There's a mandate – he 'shall' appear – but the court can excuse his appearance."

[...]

This reminds me of Letcia Stauch, and I recall Judge Werner's warning to Gannon's step mother. I believe he could have excused her but instead took a different approach:

“We had a conversation a while back about you needing to be here, and what it would look like if you (refuse),” Werner said to Stauch directly at the end of the hearing. He said he has ordered deputies to use “all force reasonably necessary” to make sure Stauch leaves the jail on court days."

Sep 15, 2022

Deputies ordered to use all force necessary

 

[PommyMommy]

State of New Hampshire filed a motion to force Adam Montgomery to attend his sentencing in person for the murder of his daughter, Harmony Montgomery. Adam was convicted of second degree murder. He was not present in the courtroom during trial. Sentencing set for May
@boston25

https://twitter.com/x/status/1773335824559399227

 

[PommyMommy]

Through his attorney, #AdamMontgomery has asked the court to excuse him from his sentencing hearing in May. He was convicted last month of second-degree murder in the death of his daughter #HarmonyMontgomery.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1773723471886913570

RESPONSE TO STATE'S NOTICE FOR DEFENDANT'S APPEARANCE AT SENTENCING

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[PommyMommy]

MAR 29, 2024

Adam Montgomery asks judge to excuse him from sentencing hearing for murder conviction

Adam Montgomery, who was found guilty last month of murdering his 5-year-old daughter, Harmony, has asked a judge to excuse him from appearing at his sentencing.

www.wmur.com

Former county attorney Patricia LaFrance said the defense motion is an unusual move.

"In this case, he has been convicted beyond a reasonable doubt by a unanimous jury," LaFrance said. "So, even though he maintains his innocence, he has been found guilty in a court of law. So, I don't know how much sway that will have."

Montgomery's attorney did not return a call asking for comment.

‘I don't need any more hurt': Harmony Montgomery's mother criticizes man's fundraiser for statue

A man’s fundraising effort in the name of Harmony Montgomery is drawing criticism from the slain child’s mother. Crystal Sorey is not happy a page has been set up to raise money for a statue and a bench to honor her little girl in Manchester, New Hampshire. “I don’t need any more hurt,”...

www.nbcboston.com

A man's fundraising effort in the name of Harmony Montgomery is drawing criticism from the slain child's mother.

Crystal Sorey is not happy a {FUNDRAISING SITE} has been set up to raise money for a statue and a bench to honor her little girl in Manchester, New Hampshire.

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Sorey says it's too early to talk about memorials, since Harmony's body hasn't even been found. And she certainly doesn't want any tributes in New Hampshire.

"New Hampshire failed her, so why would there be a statue in New Hampshire?" asked Sorey. "I'm not sure what the purpose of this was and I haven't gotten a response from the man."

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[MissMalowe]

I'll reserve my thoughts/comments about bio moms thoughts/comments regarding the memorial.....

 

[tlcya]

I get Crystal's point. But what she needs to remember is, she asked the public to care about Harmony. She asked the public to help find her daughter. I feel for her loss and pain over Harmony's death. I agree that Harmony was failed big time in New Hampshire.

But the loss of Harmony affected many, not just her, in part because she asked us to love her daughter enough to help locate her and to apply pressure to LE to act against Adam.

She cannot unring that bell. Many in the public took that little princess to their hearts and at the end of the day, Crystal doesn't get to dictate how those members of the public choose to honor Harmony. JMO

 

[PommyMommy]

Updated APR 11, 2024

Father convicted of Harmony Montgomery murder wants to skip sentencing

New Hampshire prosecutors are objecting to a request by Adam Montgomery that he be allowed to skip his sentencing hearing for the murder of his daughter, Harmony.

www.wcvb.com

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"Harmony Montgomery's family will be personally appearing in court … and wish to provide statements on the impact the defendant's criminal actions have had upon them," prosecutors wrote.

The state acknowledged that the judge can still excuse Montgomery but said there is no compelling reason to do so. Instead, it said, the interests of Harmony's family are compelling.

"Harmony's family deserves to finally be heard, not just before the court, but by the defendant, in order to explain how his crimes have so fundamentally affected them," prosecutors wrote.

The state has asked the court to schedule a hearing on the issue if the judge thinks it's necessary.

 

[B4igo2it]

Adam Montgomery will take Harmony's location to the grave, IMHO. Sad.

 

[twall]

On Friday, Judge Amy Messer, who has proceeded over the trial, ruled Montgomery must appear in court for the sentencing, agreeing with prosecutors he had no legal right to skip the sentencing.

Messer cited state law, RSA 651:4-a, which states, “The defendant shall personally appear in court when the victim or victim's next of kin addresses the judge unless excused by the court.”

“The court does not find that the defendant has raised an adequate factual or legal basis to do, the defendant has been found guilty, beyond a reasonable doubt, by a jury as to those charges,” Messer wrote.

Judge Rules Convicted Murderer Adam Montgomery Must Attend Sentencing

Convicted of murdering his daughter Harmony, he requested not to be at sentencing, maintaining his innocence. He faces life in an NH prison.

patch.com

 

[PommyMommy]

APR 21, 2024

Judge orders Adam Montgomery to appear for sentencing hearing in murder conviction

A judge has ordered Adam Montgomery, who was convicted of murdering his 5-year-old daughter Harmony, to appear at his sentencing next month.

www.wmur.com

The order issued on Friday said, "The Office of the Hillsborough County Sheriff shall take all necessary steps to ensure the defendant’s timely appearance at his sentencing hearing scheduled on May 9, 2024 at 1 p.m."

 

[arielilane]

@CoffindafferFBI

#AdamMontgomery, they may have to drag you, but you will face the judge for the murder you committed.

You mutilated her, put lye on her, and disposed of her like garbage.

You will have a warm bed, 3 meals a day, exercise equipment, and medical care.

So much is wrong with this.

Poor Harmony...


9:55 AM · Apr 22, 2024

 

[Hestia's Fire]

That innocent little face shatters my heart into a million pieces every time I see it.

 

[lightofmine99]

So glad he's being forced to face the music. Shall we expect some kind of outburst or "statement" at sentencing? Will he be sticking his tongue out at people the whole time like a first grader?