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Deceased/Not Found NH - Harmony Montgomery, 7, Manchester, Oct 2019 *reported missing Dec 2021* Arrest* MEDIA ONLY
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Tomatoes, ToMAToes. Try them separately, he's guilty of BOTH.
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#AdamMontgomery refused to attend a pretrial hearing where he's accused of killing his 5-year-old daughter #HarmonyMontgomery.
At the hearing, his attorney asks to sever the case, splitting the murder and assault charges because of an "unfair strategy" by the State.
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At the hearing, his attorney asks to sever the case, splitting the murder and assault charges because of an "unfair strategy" by the State.
#CourtTV What do YOU think?
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In a motion filed this week, the defense provided a report from the Division of Children, Youth and Families that details visits to the family's Gilford Street home during that time.
The visits took place in July, August and September of 2019. The case worker noted each time that there were no visible concerns.
The defense also provided documents from an urgent care visit in June 2019. The doctor described Harmony as a "well-appearing child, appropriate for her age, with no acute distress."
The DCYF documents also say that Adam Montgomery's uncle offered Kayla Montgomery $500 to have Harmony live with relatives in Florida. According to the documents, Kayla Montgomery told him, "Absolutely not."
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Court documents provide new details of state's interactions with Harmony Montgomery's family
[...]In a motion filed this week, the defense provided a report from the Division of Children, Youth and Families that details visits to the family's Gilford Street home during that time.
The visits took place in July, August and September of 2019. The case worker noted each time that there were no visible concerns.
The defense also provided documents from an urgent care visit in June 2019. The doctor described Harmony as a "well-appearing child, appropriate for her age, with no acute distress."
The DCYF documents also say that Adam Montgomery's uncle offered Kayla Montgomery $500 to have Harmony live with relatives in Florida. According to the documents, Kayla Montgomery told him, "Absolutely not."
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The defense, in filing the documents, is asking Hillsborough County Superior Court North Judge Amy Messier to grant their request for two trials next month: one for the second-degree murder, abuse of corpse and other charges, and the other for second-degree assault, alleging Montgomery, 33, blackened his daughter’s eye, five months before he allegedly murdered her.
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Among the documents filed are reports from Demetrios Tsaros, a social worker from DCYF...
In an Aug. 8, 2019 visit, he spoke to Harmony about her eye injury. That day, Adam told him he had bought the children foam bats that they were playing with. He said one of his sons picked up his plastic lightsaber and swung it, hitting Harmony on the corner of her eye, causing some bruising and some blood in her eye.
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“She was watching a movie,” Tsaros wrote. “This worker spoke with her a bit, making small talk. She seemed to be in a good mood and was friendly. This worker observed the red mark in her right eye, and some faded bruising under the eyelid. She was wearing eyeglasses and removed them to show me. I asked her what happened and she explained a similar version of what her dad told me that Sheamus swung his light saber and it hit her eye. I asked if it still hurt and she said no, it doesn’t bother her. I asked if she felt safe in the home and she said yes. I asked if there was anything that happened to her that made her scared or sad and she said no. I asked if her mom, dad or anyone else hurt her recently or ever and she said no.”
On Oct. 1, 2019, Tsaros called and spoke with Adam. He asked him why Harmony was not in school. Adam told him he tried to get Harmony into kindergarten but he was told by the staff at Parker Varney that he couldn’t prove she was a New Hampshire resident. ...
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DCYF had 'no concerns' about Harmony after frequent home visits in months before her
[...]The defense, in filing the documents, is asking Hillsborough County Superior Court North Judge Amy Messier to grant their request for two trials next month: one for the second-degree murder, abuse of corpse and other charges, and the other for second-degree assault, alleging Montgomery, 33, blackened his daughter’s eye, five months before he allegedly murdered her.
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Among the documents filed are reports from Demetrios Tsaros, a social worker from DCYF...
In an Aug. 8, 2019 visit, he spoke to Harmony about her eye injury. That day, Adam told him he had bought the children foam bats that they were playing with. He said one of his sons picked up his plastic lightsaber and swung it, hitting Harmony on the corner of her eye, causing some bruising and some blood in her eye.
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“She was watching a movie,” Tsaros wrote. “This worker spoke with her a bit, making small talk. She seemed to be in a good mood and was friendly. This worker observed the red mark in her right eye, and some faded bruising under the eyelid. She was wearing eyeglasses and removed them to show me. I asked her what happened and she explained a similar version of what her dad told me that Sheamus swung his light saber and it hit her eye. I asked if it still hurt and she said no, it doesn’t bother her. I asked if she felt safe in the home and she said yes. I asked if there was anything that happened to her that made her scared or sad and she said no. I asked if her mom, dad or anyone else hurt her recently or ever and she said no.”
On Oct. 1, 2019, Tsaros called and spoke with Adam. He asked him why Harmony was not in school. Adam told him he tried to get Harmony into kindergarten but he was told by the staff at Parker Varney that he couldn’t prove she was a New Hampshire resident. ...
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In their order denying the motion, Judge Amy Messer cited commonality in the dockets: “The defendant is the common perpetrator and Harmony is the common victim” and Kayla is a “central witness in both cases.” Among other factors, the judge also cited “significant duplication” of witnesses, testimony and evidence.
In a separate order, the judge addressed Adam’s request to prevent prosecutors from showing some key pieces of evidence to the jury. Previously, his attorneys asked that an encounter Adam had with police on Dec. 31, 2021, before his arrest, be excluded from evidence. They also asked the judge to prevent the prosecution from introducing evidence that he purchased lime, a metal-cutting blade and a grinder from Home Depot.
The judge ruled the police encounter will not be excluded, but did limit the prosecution on their intent to introduce evidence of Adam’s “demeanor.” The ruling also limits some of the evidence surrounding Adam’s weapons convictions and other incidents of alleged abuse against Kayla and Harmony. The judge denied Adam’s request to prevent evidence of the Home Depot purchases.
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Judge denies Adam Montgomery's request to sever cases
[...]In their order denying the motion, Judge Amy Messer cited commonality in the dockets: “The defendant is the common perpetrator and Harmony is the common victim” and Kayla is a “central witness in both cases.” Among other factors, the judge also cited “significant duplication” of witnesses, testimony and evidence.
In a separate order, the judge addressed Adam’s request to prevent prosecutors from showing some key pieces of evidence to the jury. Previously, his attorneys asked that an encounter Adam had with police on Dec. 31, 2021, before his arrest, be excluded from evidence. They also asked the judge to prevent the prosecution from introducing evidence that he purchased lime, a metal-cutting blade and a grinder from Home Depot.
The judge ruled the police encounter will not be excluded, but did limit the prosecution on their intent to introduce evidence of Adam’s “demeanor.” The ruling also limits some of the evidence surrounding Adam’s weapons convictions and other incidents of alleged abuse against Kayla and Harmony. The judge denied Adam’s request to prevent evidence of the Home Depot purchases.
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The judge ruled that the jury can see a video from a September 2021 encounter between Adam Montgomery and police in which officers questioned him about Harmony's whereabouts. But jurors won't be allowed to hear the audio of the questions put to him because of his right to remain silent.
The court also said prosecutors can only introduce evidence relating to alleged domestic violence against Adam Montgomery's wife, Kayla Montgomery, from between December 2019 and January 2022. Nothing involving incidents prior to that range can be admitted.
Prosecutors can also only discuss alleged neglect and abuse toward Harmony in that time frame.
Evidence of drug use can also be introduced. Prosecutors had argued that drug use can lead to paranoia, and it would answer a lot of questions, including why the family became homeless. Prosecutors also believe drug use is directly connected to the circumstances around Harmony's death.
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Judge rules on what evidence can be introduced at Adam Montgomery's murder trial
[...]The judge ruled that the jury can see a video from a September 2021 encounter between Adam Montgomery and police in which officers questioned him about Harmony's whereabouts. But jurors won't be allowed to hear the audio of the questions put to him because of his right to remain silent.
The court also said prosecutors can only introduce evidence relating to alleged domestic violence against Adam Montgomery's wife, Kayla Montgomery, from between December 2019 and January 2022. Nothing involving incidents prior to that range can be admitted.
Prosecutors can also only discuss alleged neglect and abuse toward Harmony in that time frame.
Evidence of drug use can also be introduced. Prosecutors had argued that drug use can lead to paranoia, and it would answer a lot of questions, including why the family became homeless. Prosecutors also believe drug use is directly connected to the circumstances around Harmony's death.
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Recently, a judge ruled that the jury will get to see his conversations with police where he refuses to help them find Harmony, and denied a defense request to keep out evidence related to the purchase of lime at Home Depot.
Montgomery is currently serving a decades-long prison sentence in a weapons theft case. At sentencing, he denied killing Harmony.
Court TV will bring you live coverage of Adam Montgomery’s trial, beginning with opening statements.
NH v. Adam Montgomery: Murder of Harmony Montgomery Trial
Jury selection begins on Tuesday ...[...]
Recently, a judge ruled that the jury will get to see his conversations with police where he refuses to help them find Harmony, and denied a defense request to keep out evidence related to the purchase of lime at Home Depot.
Montgomery is currently serving a decades-long prison sentence in a weapons theft case. At sentencing, he denied killing Harmony.
Court TV will bring you live coverage of Adam Montgomery’s trial, beginning with opening statements.
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Jury selection is scheduled to begin Tuesday as prosecutors try to prove that Adam Montgomery killed his daughter in 2019. He is charged with second-degree murder, second-degree assault, abuse of a corpse, falsifying evidence and witness tampering.
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After they're seated, jurors will be bused to locations around Manchester that are connected to the investigation. Opening statements are expected to be delivered Wednesday.
Final motions heard ahead of Adam Montgomery murder case
A judge heard final motions Friday before Adam Montgomery goes on trial next week on charges that he killed his 5-year-old daughter, Harmony.Jury selection is scheduled to begin Tuesday as prosecutors try to prove that Adam Montgomery killed his daughter in 2019. He is charged with second-degree murder, second-degree assault, abuse of a corpse, falsifying evidence and witness tampering.
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After they're seated, jurors will be bused to locations around Manchester that are connected to the investigation. Opening statements are expected to be delivered Wednesday.
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Media Advisory for Upcoming Trial in State v. Adam Montgomery
Manchester, NH – Below is a media advisory for press who plan on covering the upcoming trial at Hillsborough County Superior Court Northern District in Manchester for Case Number 216-2022-CR-02372 State of New Hampshire v. Adam Montgomery. Judge Amy Messer will preside over the trial. The...
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- 2nd Degree Murder – reckless
- 2nd Degree Assault
- Witness Tampering
- Falsifying Physical Evidence (alter, destroy, hide)
- Abuse of Corpse
Jury selection is scheduled to begin on Wednesday February 6 at 8:30 a.m. Please see the recent court order issued by Judge Messer
Please note: seating in the courtroom for media is limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis. Connections to the broadcast feed will be available in the media room outside courtroom 1. Documents and court filings related to this case can be found on the Judicial Branch website in the “Frequently Requested Cases” section under the Media tab. Media Pool rules will be in effect for trial and jury view. Media covering the trial in the courthouse should bring credentials.
Video/broadcast pool: Court TV – video feed will be distributed onsite only
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Montgomery “has nothing to lose” by going to trial, Keefe said.
Throughout the investigation, police have kept Harmony’s memory alive by including pictures of her on poster boards at most news conferences.
She would be 9 years old now.
The emotional aspects of the case will likely play in the prosecution’s favor, Keefe said.
“A jury is going to want to blame someone,” he said.
With no body, prosecutors face added challenge in Montgomery murder trial
Prosecutors likely tried to work out a plea agreement, said Keefe, the Nashua defense lawyer. He said with the conviction in the firearms case, the sentence offered likely would have been steep.Montgomery “has nothing to lose” by going to trial, Keefe said.
Throughout the investigation, police have kept Harmony’s memory alive by including pictures of her on poster boards at most news conferences.
She would be 9 years old now.
The emotional aspects of the case will likely play in the prosecution’s favor, Keefe said.
“A jury is going to want to blame someone,” he said.
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Documents reveal horrifying details about how Harmony Montgomery’s father allegedly murdered her, moved her corpse around for months
'I think I really hurt her this time': Documents reveal horrifying details about how Harmony Montgomery's father allegedly moved her corpse around for months after killing her
Adam Montgomery is alleged to have repeatedly "delivered sets of three-to-four blows with a closed fist to Harmony's face/head on three separate occasions over the course of a few minutes," a newly-released affidavit says.
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The murder trial of Adam Montgomery, the Manchester father accused of beating his daughter Harmony to death, begins next week. Monday at 6 p.m., News 9 Investigates will have new information about investigators' tireless efforts to find Harmony's body and bring her home.
#NextLiveTrial: #AdamMontgomery will now face a jury for allegedly killing his 5-year-old daughter #HarmonyMontgomery.
Harmony disappeared two years before anyone reported her missing. Her body has yet to be found.
Watch #CourtTV LIVE - Jury Selection begins 2/6
#NextLiveTrial: #AdamMontgomery will now face a jury for allegedly killing his 5-year-old daughter #HarmonyMontgomery.
Harmony disappeared two years before anyone reported her missing. Her body has yet to be found.
Watch #CourtTV LIVE - Jury Selection begins 2/6
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Jury selection is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday. The trial is scheduled to continue daily when court is open through Feb. 29. The trial will be held in Courtroom 1 of Hillsborough County Superior Court Northern District in Manchester.
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According to the murder affidavit, Kayla Montgomery told police that Harmony's final moments of life were agonizing, saying she moaned in pain until she died.
Kayla Montgomery told police that Harmony's face and head received blow after blow as Adam Montgomery reached back from the driver's seat, delivering violence as he drove.
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December 2019: According to court records released in 2023, Kayla Montgomery, who was Harmony’s stepmother, told police that Adam killed Harmony on Dec. 7, 2019, while the family lived in their car.
Kayla said he was driving to a fast food restaurant when he turned around and repeatedly punched Harmony in the face and head because he was angry that she was having bathroom accidents in the car.
“I think I really hurt her this time. I think I did something,” he said, according to Kayla Montgomery.
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Analysis: Prosecution in Adam Montgomery trial faces challenge with Harmony's body still missing (VIDEO)
Murder trial for Adam Montgomery, New Hampshire father accused of killing daughter, to begin Tuesday
The murder trial for Adam Montgomery, who is accused of killing his young daughter, Harmony, is slated to begin in Manchester, New Hampshire on Tuesday.
Adam Montgomery murder trial set to begin as search for Harmony's body continues
Jury selection will begin Tuesday for the murder trial of Adam Montgomery, who is accused of assaulting and killing his 5-year-old daughter, Harmony, in 2019.
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Kayla Montgomery told police that Harmony's face and head received blow after blow as Adam Montgomery reached back from the driver's seat, delivering violence as he drove.
Harmony Montgomery disappearance, killing: Timeline of events
Adam Montgomery has pleaded not guilty to killing his daughter Harmony, who was reported missing in November 2021.
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Kayla said he was driving to a fast food restaurant when he turned around and repeatedly punched Harmony in the face and head because he was angry that she was having bathroom accidents in the car.
“I think I really hurt her this time. I think I did something,” he said, according to Kayla Montgomery.
Analysis: Prosecution in Adam Montgomery trial faces challenge with Harmony's body still missing
Analysis: Prosecution in Adam Montgomery trial faces challenge with Harmony's body still missing
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"I have nothing to say." Bodycam shows #AdamMontgomery denying any help to police as officers try to find his daughter #HarmonyMontgomery.
"I did not kill my daughter." After he was convicted of being career criminal, #AdamMontgomery tells the court he did not murder 5-year-old #HarmonyMontgomery and looks forward to refuting those "offensive claims" in trial this week.
"I did not kill my daughter." After he was convicted of being career criminal, #AdamMontgomery tells the court he did not murder 5-year-old #HarmonyMontgomery and looks forward to refuting those "offensive claims" in trial this week.
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Jury selection could take the next day or two. The court is planning for opening statements to proceed on Wednesday.
In Superior Court in Manchester, NH for jury selection in #AdamMontgomery murder trial. He is charged w/murder of his daughter, #HarmonyMontgomery. She has never been found.
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Jury selection to begin in Adam Montgomery murder trial
Harmony, 5, disappeared sometime between Nov. 28 and Dec. 10, 2019, but police did not learn of her disappearance for more than two years. Her body was never found.
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In Superior Court in Manchester, NH for jury selection in #AdamMontgomery murder trial. He is charged w/murder of his daughter, #HarmonyMontgomery. She has never been found.
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Adam Montgomery's 54-page arrest affidavit is included in Law and Crime link below: Scroll down 3/4 of the page to view it. I tried to post it here as a PDF, but got message that file was too large. Fair warning: details are gruesome.
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'I think I really hurt her this time': Documents reveal horrifying details about how Harmony Montgomery's father allegedly moved her corpse around for months after killing her
Adam Montgomery is alleged to have repeatedly "delivered sets of three-to-four blows with a closed fist to Harmony's face/head on three separate occasions over the course of a few minutes," a newly-released affidavit says.
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Pool photos of #AdamMontgomery in court this morning prior to the start of jury selection. (looks cheerful)
In NH, 27 potential jurors for #AdamMontgomery murder trial now chosen. 94 other potential jurors were excused today. Tomorrow, two sides will work to chose the 17, including 5 alternates who will hear the case. Adam is on trial for murder of #HarmonyMontgomery. @boston25news
In NH, 27 potential jurors for #AdamMontgomery murder trial now chosen. 94 other potential jurors were excused today. Tomorrow, two sides will work to chose the 17, including 5 alternates who will hear the case. Adam is on trial for murder of #HarmonyMontgomery. @boston25news
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Adam Montgomery appeared upbeat, even smiling as entered the same courtroom where he was tried and convicted on weapons charges last year.
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Before jury selection began, Judge Amy Messer confirmed with Adam Montgomery that he was choosing to wear leg shackles during the trial, instead of a less obvious leg brace. He is restrained because he's serving a sentence on the weapons charges.
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The prosecution's original witness list was nearly 200 names long, but the state is now expected to call 50 to 55 witnesses.
The state's original witness list included 79 civilians, along with 73 members of law enforcement, six expert witnesses and 31 recordkeepers.
Adam Montgomery's father, uncle and grandmother are on the list. The star witness is expected to be his estranged wife, Kayla Montgomery, who is in prison on perjury convictions.
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Pool of potential jurors whittled down for Adam Montgomery murder trial
Jury selection for the Adam Montgomery murder trial will resume Wednesday morning as a group of 27 potential jurors will be whittled down to the panel of 17 who will hear the case.
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Adam Montgomery appeared upbeat, even smiling as entered the same courtroom where he was tried and convicted on weapons charges last year.
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Before jury selection began, Judge Amy Messer confirmed with Adam Montgomery that he was choosing to wear leg shackles during the trial, instead of a less obvious leg brace. He is restrained because he's serving a sentence on the weapons charges.
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The prosecution's original witness list was nearly 200 names long, but the state is now expected to call 50 to 55 witnesses.
The state's original witness list included 79 civilians, along with 73 members of law enforcement, six expert witnesses and 31 recordkeepers.
Adam Montgomery's father, uncle and grandmother are on the list. The star witness is expected to be his estranged wife, Kayla Montgomery, who is in prison on perjury convictions.
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Potential #AdamMontgomery jurors were given lengthy list of potential witnesses and asked if they know anyone. Also asked if they heard about or formed opinion on #HarmonyMontgomery murder case. @boston25
Here are some of the questions the judge will ask potential jurors during today's selection process. #HarmonyMontgomery
Here are some of the questions the judge will ask potential jurors during today's selection process. #HarmonyMontgomery