DOVER, N.H. – A New Hampshire jury has rendered a verdict in the case of Adam Montgomery, who was found guilty of multiple charges, including second-degree murder, in connection with the death of his 5-year-old daughter, Harmony. The jury delivered their verdict after deliberating for two days.
Prosecutors believe Harmony Montgomery was killed on Dec. 7, 2019, at the age of 5, and her remains have not been recovered. Adam Montgomery, Harmony’s father, allegedly put her body in a duffle bag and relocated it several times, according to an affidavit. The case gained attention after Harmony’s disappearance was reported more than two years later. Her father now faces serious charges including second-degree murder, second-degree assault, abuse of a corpse, and witness tampering.
The defense did not call any witnesses, seeking to raise doubts about the credibility of the state’s key witness, Harmony’s stepmother, Kayla Montgomery, who claimed to have witnessed the defendant beat Harmony to death. The prosecution presented nearly 50 witnesses over the course of an 8-day trial, and jurors reached guilty verdicts on all charges in their second day of deliberations.
Testimonies during the trial included emotional accounts from Harmony’s mother, Crystal Sorey, who described her daughter as “amazing, rambunctious, very smart.” Adam Montgomery also expressed his intention to admit to two of the lesser charges in the case, namely falsifying physical evidence and abuse of a corpse.
Adam Montgomery could potentially face 35 years to life in prison for the recent convictions, in addition to a prior armed career criminal sentence of 33 to 67 years. The sentencing is expected to take place in the coming months. Meanwhile, Harmony’s family and loved ones hope for closure and peace as they continue to remember the tragic fate she suffered.