Deceased/Not Found NH - Harmony Montgomery, 7, Manchester, Oct 2019 *reported missing Dec 2021* *REWARD* *Arrest* #2

[PommyMommy]

MAY 2, 2022
Massachusetts report outlines failures in Harmony Montgomery case (wcvb.com)
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Among the concerns expected to be raised in the OCA’s investigation: Adam Montgomery’s limited involvement in his daughter’s life before the custody decision, the lack of evaluation of his wife, Kayla, before the placement, and Harmony’s complex needs after experiencing trauma and emotional distress.

Sources tell 5 Investigates the report also points to concerns with Harmony’s legal representation during the custody proceedings.

WCVB learned DCF did object to Harmony being placed with Adam Montgomery but never appealed the judge’s final decision.

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Sources say the OCA’s report is complete and will be released this week.

 

[PommyMommy]

WMUR TV on Twitter
Update: The Massachusetts office of the child advocate will release its Harmony Montgomery report at 8 a.m. Wednesday. A news conference will follow afterward at 11 a.m. -- WMUR will stream it live.
12:24 PM · May 3, 2022·Twitter Web App

MAY 3, 2022
Report to be issued on what went wrong with Harmony Montgomery case (bostonherald.com)
The Massachusetts Office of the Child Advocate will release a report of their findings on what went wrong in the case of the child, who New Hampshire authorities are offering at least $150,000 for information leading to her location, at a press conference Wednesday morning.

 

[weepingangel]

Harmony Montgomery Update: New Report on Investigation to Be Released – NECN

 

[Seattle1]

Harmony Montgomery case: New report cites flaws

May 4, 2022

MANCHESTER, N.H. —

A report regarding how Massachusetts officials handled the Harmony Montgomery case was released Wednesday morning.

Officials will hold a news conference about the report at 11 a.m. WMUR will stream that news conference live.


>> Read the full report here

 

[MissMalowe]

Harmony Montgomery case: New report cites flaws

(Curreny live) Video at above link

 

[Sundog]

MAY 2, 2022
Massachusetts report outlines failures in Harmony Montgomery case (wcvb.com)
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Among the concerns expected to be raised in the OCA’s investigation: Adam Montgomery’s limited involvement in his daughter’s life before the custody decision, the lack of evaluation of his wife, Kayla, before the placement, and Harmony’s complex needs after experiencing trauma and emotional distress.

Sources tell 5 Investigates the report also points to concerns with Harmony’s legal representation during the custody proceedings.

WCVB learned DCF did object to Harmony being placed with Adam Montgomery but never appealed the judge’s final decision.

[...]

Sources say the OCA’s report is complete and will be released this week.

This little girl, that they abused and neglected, and disposed of as if she was nothing, is now in the hearts and minds of the entire state and much of the country, as well as internationally. This won't bring Harmony back, but her father and stepmother and all who dismissed the body, soul and spirit of this child have to take note that decent, ordinary citizens and people care and will hold people accountable for what happened to her.

 

[Vtgirl93]

This little girl, that they abused and neglected, and disposed of as if she was nothing, is now in the hearts and minds of the entire state and much of the country, as well as internationally. This won't bring Harmony back, but her father and stepmother and all who dismissed the body, soul and spirit of this child have to take note that decent, ordinary citizens and people care and will hold people accountable for what happened to her.

Have they found her?? This case is so close to where I am located it's horrible. it's so sad. been trying to follow it but there hasn't been much released lately except for what was released this morning.

 

[Sundog]

Have they found her?? This case is so close to where I am located it's horrible. it's so sad. been trying to follow it but there hasn't been much released lately except for what was released this morning.

No, they haven't found her. The state just released a major review of what went wrong and how the "system" failed her.

 

[PommyMommy]

MAY 4, 2022
What we learned from a new report on Harmony Montgomery (boston.com)
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The 101-page report from the independent agency found Harmony’s medical and special needs “were not central to the decision-making” in reuniting her with her parents, especially for the 2019 court decision to award custody to her father, Adam Montgomery, who is now charged with abusing the young girl.

“Our central and most important finding in this investigation is that unfortunately, and with serious consequences, Harmony Montgomery’s individual needs, well being, and safety were not prioritized or considered on equal footing with the assertion of her parents’ rights to care for her in any aspect of the decision making by any state entity,” said Maria Mossaides, director of the OCA.

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According to the OCA report, Harmony had approximately 40 hours, in her lifetime, with her father before he was awarded custody of her.

“There was no discussion on how Harmony could safely transition to Mr. Montgomery’s care, given the limited time he had spent with her,” the OCA said in a statement released with the report on Wednesday. “This lack of a focus on Harmony resulted in a miscalculation of the risks to Harmony when she was placed in Mr. Montgomery’s custody, and there was no planning to ensure that the custody arrangement would be successful.”

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“Although he was non-responsive for long periods of time, during the times when he appeared to be in communication with the DCF case management team, they were not able to engage him, except to facilitate his supervised visits with Harmony,” the OCA said in its statement. “No assessment was ever completed on Mr. Montgomery, and he was not held accountable for starting and completing the tasks on his action plan.”

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“We do not know Harmony Montgomery’s ultimate fate, and unfortunately, we may never,” Mossaides told reporters. “But we do know that this beautiful young child experienced many tragedies in her short life, and that by not putting her needs first, our system ultimately failed her.”

Child advocate criticizes lawyers and judge in missing girl case (wcvb.com)
“It's not called the parent-child welfare system. It's called the child welfare system,” Flatley said. “And so, in this case, Harmony's best interests were completely subservient to what the adults wanted to do.”

 

[Kristin Esq.]

Everyone just failed her:

"The Judge then awarded Mr. Montgomery, who was living in New Hampshire, full custody of Harmony and determined that the ICPC did not apply. As a result, the ICPC was not completed and therefore, New Hampshire did not conduct a comprehensive evaluation of Mr. Montgomery’s parental capacity. This decision was not appealed by the DCF legal team and the DCF attorney was the only attorney that argued that the ICPC applied to Harmony’s case."

https://www.mass.gov/doc/office-of-...ive-reportharmony-montgomerymay-2022/download

 

[PommyMommy]

MAY 5, 2022
Harmony Montgomery's aunt believes little girl is still alive (wcvb.com)
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Brittany Sorey said Harmony's mom met up with an employee from a New Hampshire Family Dollar store just two weeks ago.

Sorey claims Harmony was in the store in early 2020 and was trying to warn the clerk that she had her name changed.

"They kept saying her name was Ainsley, and she said, 'My name is Harmony," Sorey said. "She whispered it to the lady."

"She was shaken up. She was scared. She was nervous. She was crying," she said.

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Crystal Sorey, Harmony Montgomery's mother, reacted to the scathing report from the Office of the Child Advocate and told NewsCenter 5 in a text message that, "For me it just goes to show how badly they failed my daughter. I never missed a visit. Custody to Adam was not a good idea; He is a violent person."

 

[cvaldez1975]

MAY 4, 2022
What we learned from a new report on Harmony Montgomery (boston.com)
[...]

The 101-page report from the independent agency found Harmony’s medical and special needs “were not central to the decision-making” in reuniting her with her parents, especially for the 2019 court decision to award custody to her father, Adam Montgomery, who is now charged with abusing the young girl.

“Our central and most important finding in this investigation is that unfortunately, and with serious consequences, Harmony Montgomery’s individual needs, well being, and safety were not prioritized or considered on equal footing with the assertion of her parents’ rights to care for her in any aspect of the decision making by any state entity,” said Maria Mossaides, director of the OCA.

[...]

According to the OCA report, Harmony had approximately 40 hours, in her lifetime, with her father before he was awarded custody of her.

“There was no discussion on how Harmony could safely transition to Mr. Montgomery’s care, given the limited time he had spent with her,” the OCA said in a statement released with the report on Wednesday. “This lack of a focus on Harmony resulted in a miscalculation of the risks to Harmony when she was placed in Mr. Montgomery’s custody, and there was no planning to ensure that the custody arrangement would be successful.”

[...]

“Although he was non-responsive for long periods of time, during the times when he appeared to be in communication with the DCF case management team, they were not able to engage him, except to facilitate his supervised visits with Harmony,” the OCA said in its statement. “No assessment was ever completed on Mr. Montgomery, and he was not held accountable for starting and completing the tasks on his action plan.”

[...]

“We do not know Harmony Montgomery’s ultimate fate, and unfortunately, we may never,” Mossaides told reporters. “But we do know that this beautiful young child experienced many tragedies in her short life, and that by not putting her needs first, our system ultimately failed her.”

Child advocate criticizes lawyers and judge in missing girl case (wcvb.com)
“It's not called the parent-child welfare system. It's called the child welfare system,” Flatley said. “And so, in this case, Harmony's best interests were completely subservient to what the adults wanted to do.”

that seems to be true though in many states. like look at Oakley Carlson. her parents "rights" were put above her own as well. countless cases. its so sad.

 

[cvaldez1975]

MAY 5, 2022
Harmony Montgomery's aunt believes little girl is still alive (wcvb.com)
[...]

Brittany Sorey said Harmony's mom met up with an employee from a New Hampshire Family Dollar store just two weeks ago.

Sorey claims Harmony was in the store in early 2020 and was trying to warn the clerk that she had her name changed.

"They kept saying her name was Ainsley, and she said, 'My name is Harmony," Sorey said. "She whispered it to the lady."

"She was shaken up. She was scared. She was nervous. She was crying," she said.

[...]

Crystal Sorey, Harmony Montgomery's mother, reacted to the scathing report from the Office of the Child Advocate and told NewsCenter 5 in a text message that, "For me it just goes to show how badly they failed my daughter. I never missed a visit. Custody to Adam was not a good idea; He is a violent person."

i think this is wishful thinking, but i hope its true. if she was "sold" to another family, harm could have come to her there. adam or kayla probably would have just said so by now.

 

[sds71]

TimCalWMUR

Live Now: A probable cause hearing and bail hearing are underway for two cases involving Kayla Montgomery, the estranged wife of #HarmonyMontgomery’s father.

Watch here:
Harmony Montgomery case: Kayla Montgomery in court for hearings

If you’re watching, the state has asked to court to seal the hearing. Unknown why at this time. Judge ordered everyone out of the courtroom while both sides discuss.


Court is back in session. The first matter for Kayla Montgomery, a probable cause hearing, has been postponed. Prosecution and defense will now argue bail.

The state says Kayla Montgomery should continue to be held as she has violated bail conditions, i.e. a no contact order with Adam Montgomery. Prosecutor says Kayla has passed messages to Adam through his father.

Defense says the message to Adam was for pictures of their children. Adds that Kayla Montgomery is being held on welfare fraud and most people who are found guilty on that charge don’t do jail time. Defense is willing to comply with court restrictions if released.

State plays a recording of a jailhouse phone call between Kayla and Adam’s father. Kayla explains she had to leave Adam because “he was acting crazy.” Adds that she still loves him. Court is in recess as judge deliberates.


audio
https://twitter.com/TimCalWMUR/status/1522293666815135744?s=20&t=7KnnOD1mFOg-D840VO4wUQ

 

[Vtgirl93]

this whole situation really bothers me. They need to just come forward and say what happened to her. Isn't there a way someone can make them say where she is? I know legally they can't but too bad they couldn't. That poor little girl deserves the justice she deserves. I am hoping deep down that she was given to a family that treats her good but I don't think that is the case in this situation.

 

[sds71]

State v. Kayla Montgomery

The Court does not minimize the prohibited conduct engaged in by the defendant, but finds it is not sufficient grounds to deny her bail request altogether. The defendant is cautioned, however, that any further contact with Adam Montgomery, direct or indirect, or through a third party, may be cause for immediate revocation of her bail.

Based on the foregoing considerations, the defendant’s bail shall be set at $5000 unsecured appearance bond on each of the two dockets. The Court will also impose significant additional conditions.

The defendant shall be required to check in daily in person at the Manchester Police Department. She shall continue to participate in substance use disorder treatment. She shall not travel outside the State of New Hampshire and shall sign a waiver of extradition before her release. She shall have no contact, direct or indirect, or through a third party, with Adam Montgomery. These conditions, as well as additional standard conditions, are set forth in the Superior Court Bail Order issued on today’s date.

https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/f...ocuments/2022-05/050622montgomeryk- order.pdf

Judge allows for release of Kayla Montgomery, stepmother of missing NH girl Harmony Montgomery

A court spokesperson says Kayla could be released on the bond as early as Friday night.

www.boston25news.com

 

[PommyMommy]

MAY 6, 2022

Estranged wife of Harmony Montgomery's father released from jail​

The estranged wife of the father of missing 7-year-old Harmony Montgomery was released from a New Hampshire jail Friday evening.

Kayla Montgomery did not answer questions from reporters as she left jail. One of the questions included if she knew anything about Harmony's whereabouts.

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https://twitter.com/x/status/1522726083824607234

 

[Vtgirl93]

MAY 6, 2022

Estranged wife of Harmony Montgomery's father released from jail​

The estranged wife of the father of missing 7-year-old Harmony Montgomery was released from a New Hampshire jail Friday evening.

Kayla Montgomery did not answer questions from reporters as she left jail. One of the questions included if she knew anything about Harmony's whereabouts.

[...]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1522726083824607234

Shes gotta know something. How long were they together? It was long enough for her to have Harmony on her state help. She must know something and just doesn't want to say.

 

[PommyMommy]

Published May 6, 2022 • Updated 2 hours ago​

Stepmom of Harmony Montgomery Released on Bail

The stepmother of missing child Harmony Montgomery, facing charges of welfare fraud and receiving stolen property, is out on bail. Kayla Montgomery, the wife of Harmony’s father, Adam Montgomery, had been held on $5,000 bail since January, when she was arraigned on a welfare fraud charge...

www.nbcboston.com

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“It’s clear that she doesn’t care about Harmony,” Harmony’s mother Crystal Sorey told NBC10 Boston in an exclusive interview. “She doesn’t care to let anybody know where Harmony is.”

Sorey is convinced Kayla knows something about Harmony’s disappearance and she’s not happy that Kayla has been set free.

“It’s a joke,” said Sorey. “I feel like maybe it’s a test, maybe they’re releasing her hoping that she’ll mess up, maybe she’ll slip up, maybe she’ll lead them to Harmony, that’s what I’m hoping for.”

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