Deceased/Not Found NH - Harmony Montgomery, 7, Manchester, Oct 2019 *reported missing Dec 2021* Arrest* MEDIA ONLY

[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
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[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

 

[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.

[...]

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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[PommyMommy]

MAR 29, 2024

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

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[txsleuth70]

Looking forward to the day where it's posted here that Adam has been taken care of in-house. Same goes for KM. RIP Harmony.

 

[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.

 

[PommyMommy]

APR 21, 2024

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

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.

 

[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."