A New Hampshire man, Adam Montgomery, has been found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of his 5-year-old daughter, Harmony Montgomery. The tragic incident occurred in December 2019 in Manchester, where Harmony was killed by her father. Despite the guilty verdict, Harmony's remains have not been located, depriving her of a proper burial.
In addition to second-degree murder, Montgomery was also convicted of second-degree assault, witness tampering, falsifying physical evidence, and abuse of a corpse. Prosecutors have requested a sentence of 56 years to life in prison for all the crimes committed by Montgomery.
The sentencing memo revealed disturbing details of the crime, stating that Montgomery engaged in the transportation and consolidation of Harmony's body over three months before disposing of her corpse in March 2020. Prosecutors highlighted the cruelty and depravity of Montgomery's actions, emphasizing that he had multiple opportunities to stop the attacks on Harmony but chose not to.
Harmony's mother, Crystal Sorey, reported her missing in 2021, leading to the investigation that uncovered the tragic events surrounding Harmony's death. The case shed light on the challenges faced by child welfare authorities, as Harmony had been in foster care before custody was awarded to Montgomery in 2019.
Prosecutors also mentioned Montgomery's criminal history, which includes violent offenses such as threatening a teenager with a knife and shooting a person during a robbery. They argued that this history should be taken into account during his sentencing.
Despite Montgomery's attempts to cover up the crime by lying to law enforcement and blaming others, justice has been served with his conviction. The sentencing hearing will determine the fate of Montgomery, who has shown a lack of remorse for his heinous actions.
As the community awaits the sentencing decision, the memory of Harmony Montgomery serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting vulnerable individuals and holding perpetrators of violence accountable for their actions.
