Adam Montgomery told friend he hated daughter Harmony, 5, ‘right to his core’ before he ‘beat her to death in his car’ | YC2ISJR | 2024-02-23 19:08:01
Adam Montgomery told friend he hated daughter Harmony, 5, 'right to his core' before he 'beat her to death in his car' | YC2ISJR | 2024-02-23 19:08:01
On Tuesday, the pal, Rebecca M
A FRIEND of Adam Montgomery, the New Hampshire father on trial for killing his 5-year-old daughter Harmony Montgomery, testified that he advised her he hated his youngster to his core, and allegedly hit Harmony as a result of she reminded him of her mom.
On Tuesday, the pal, Rebecca Maines, informed the courtroom about Montgomery's chilling admissions and in addition stated that he had a history of beating Harmony.
Maines stated Montgomery advised her he "backhanded" Harmoney after he witnessed her put her hand over her younger brother's lips and nostril, the Associated Press reported.
Maines additionally specifically stated Montgomery informed her he hated Harmony "right to his core."& &
She added that Montogomery advised her he had been making an attempt to see Harmoney since 2019 after he dropped her off at her mother's house as a result of her having toilet accidents "on function."
"I'm a legal. I don't have an issue telling you that," Maines, who testified in a purple prison jumpsuit as a result of she's presently serving time for a parole violation, stated.
She additionally referred to Montgomery as a previous greatest pal.
Montogomery was granted legal custody of Harmony months earlier than she disappeared but claims her mom would not permit him to see her.&
Prosecutors consider that Montgomery killed Harmony on December 7, 2019.
Concord was not reported missing until two years later, and her body has by no means been discovered.
Montogomery faces expenses of second-degree homicide, second-degree assault, and witness tampering,
On February 7, he pleaded guilty to abuse of a corpse, and falsifying bodily evidence in connection with Harmony's demise.
<!-- End of Brightcove Player --> His trial started on February 7 and he pleaded not responsible in 2022 claiming he loves his daughter unconditionally.
ALIGNS WITH OTHER TESTIMONIES
Maine's testimony is essential as a result of it aligns with testimony from Harmony's stepmom, Kayla Montogomery from June 2023.
The stepmom also lately testified towards Montgomery on February 9.
Kayla said in her 2023 testimony that Montgomery would allegedly hit his daughter on several occasions after she would go to the toilet within the automotive they have been dwelling in on the time.
The stepmom additionally stated that she witnessed the second when Montgomery delivered deadly hits to Concord while in the automotive.
Kayla stated Montgomery struck Concord within the face and head three to four occasions with a closed fist on three separate occasions on December 7, 2019.&
Following the hits, Kalya recalled how Montgomery stated, "I feel I really harm her this time. I feel I did something."
After this, Concord began moaning in pain for five minutes after which stopped making any noises utterly, and they didn't take her to see medical help.&
"At no time did anybody cease or get Concord medical consideration as the result of this assault," police stated in the affidavit.
</div> </div> Kayla stated that she and& Montgomery turned aware that Concord was lifeless and put her body right into a duffle bag.&
Concord's body has not been discovered but it is believed that her physique was moved around to varied places for the subsequent a number of months.&
These places embrace an condo freezer and a walk-in freezer at a restaurant.
Each Maine and Kayla's testimony additionally align with testimony from Montgomery's uncle.
The uncle stated Montgomery informed him he "bashed" her around the home after seeing her put his palms on her brother.
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