CONCORD, N.H. – The father of a slain New Hampshire girl is facing evidence that prosecutors say links him to a grisly cover-up of her savage murder. Adam Montgomery is accused of purchasing chemicals and power tools, allegedly to aid in the dismemberment and disposal of his daughter’s remains. Harmony Montgomery went missing for over two years before investigators discovered the horrific circumstances of her death.
Montgomery’s public defenders are now challenging the evidence presented by prosecutors, arguing that the purchases from Home Depot are not enough to connect him to the crime. They are seeking to prevent the prosecution from using the evidence to link Montgomery to his daughter’s murder.
The 33-year-old is awaiting trial for second-degree murder charges, after his now-estranged wife told authorities that he purchased lime to help decompose their daughter’s body. The defense is disputing the relevance of the Home Depot purchases, while state prosecutors argue that the evidence is crucial in connecting Montgomery to the grim events that led to his daughter’s death.
Furthermore, investigators revealed a timeline of events leading up to Harmony’s disappearance, including a chilling account of Montgomery allegedly freezing the girl’s remains, buying lime, and attempting to dismember her body in order to conceal the crime.
Montgomery faces charges of falsifying evidence, abuse of a corpse, and witness tampering, and is scheduled for trial on February 7th. Meanwhile, the search for Harmony’s remains continues as her father prepares to face the criminal justice system.
However, Kayla Montgomery, Adam’s estranged wife, is also implicated in the case, facing charges of lying to a grand jury and illegally collecting welfare payments on the missing girl’s behalf. Despite the ongoing legal proceedings, Harmony’s remains have not been found, leaving unanswered questions and an ongoing search for closure in a tragic case that has shocked the local community.