The search for missing Manchester girl Harmony Montgomery is now a homicide investigation, law enforcement officials said on Thursday. Attorney General John Formella said investigators now believe Harmony was killed in early December 2019. Conference videos: NH AG Formella | Manchester Chief Aldenberg “We understand this is truly devastating news for Harmony’s family, friends and loved ones,” Formella said. “We are wholeheartedly with them.” Harmony was thought to have disappeared between November 28 and December 10, 2019, when she was 5 years old, but police did not learn of her disappearance for more than two years. >> Timeline of Harmony’s disappearance Montgomery, 8 “I really thought I was going to take her home,” said Crystal Sorey, Harmony’s mother. “I just found out she never even disappeared. She’s been gone all this time.” Formella said Harmony’s remains have not been located, but recently confirmed biological evidence and multiple sources of information have led investigators to conclude that she was killed. He did not provide any information about the evidence. An emotional Manchester Police Chief, Allen Aldenberg, said he was saddened it had turned into a homicide investigation. Harmony home to her family,” he said. “Our commitment to bringing Harmony home hasn’t wavered, and neither will he.” stand up and do the right thing Aldenberg said. “Call this hotline or contact Manchester Police Service as you see fit. Harmony is a sweet, innocent child who deserves to be brought home to her family and friends.” information you know,” Sorey said. “We just want to find her remains so we can rest her.” Officials did not respond to any questions at the press conference announcing the homicide investigation. “Our greatest fears were confirmed today, and now our focus is on bringing justice for Harmony,” said Governor Chris Sununu said in a written statement, “I salute the tireless dedication of the law enforcement community for their tireless efforts and commitment to transparency, and recognize that they have a lot of work ahead of them. We got to know Harmony through her bright smiles in her photos and she won’t soon be forgotten by her fellow Granite Staters.” Cassandra Sanchez, a New Hampshire children’s attorney, called the news heartbreaking, especially after seeing how the state came together to push for answers in the case. “I’m so hopeful that law enforcement can charge someone, that there can be justice for this child,” Sanchez said “She really deserves it and so does her family, so I really hope people work together to bring out the information that law enforcement is looking for to solidify a case and lay charges.” said the focus of his offices will continue to learn from the case to help protect the children in the future.Harmony’s biological brother, Jamison, was adopted by a couple, who also tried to adopt Harmony >> Declaration n of Blair Miller, Johnathon Bobbitt-Miller on the loss of his adopted son’s sister, Harmony MontgomeryIn a statement, they said: “Harmony should enjoy the fun that children have every summer. we find it hard to accept or understand. Our son, Jamison, will always be challenged to try to come to terms with the brutal and senseless loss of his sister. Anyone with information can call or text 603-203-6060. Watch a timeline of the investigation in the player below.–
The search for missing Manchester girl Harmony Montgomery is now a homicide investigation, law enforcement officials said on Thursday.
Attorney General John Formella said investigators now believe Harmony was killed in early December 2019. He said the investigation is now a homicide investigation.
>> Press conference videos: NH AG Formella | Head of Manchester Aldenberg
“We understand this is truly devastating news for Harmony’s family, friends and loved ones,” Formella said. “Our thoughts are with them.”
Harmony was thought to have disappeared between November 28 and December 10, 2019, when she was 5 years old, but police did not learn of her disappearance for over two years.
>> Chronology of the disappearance of Harmony Montgomery, 8 years old
“I really thought I was going to take her home,” said Crystal Sorey, Harmony’s mother. “I just found out she never even disappeared. She’s been gone this whole time.”
Formella said Harmony’s remains have not been located, but recently confirmed biological evidence and multiple sources of information have led investigators to conclude that she was killed. He provided no information about the evidence.
An emotional Manchester Police Chief, Allen Aldenberg, said he was saddened it had turned into a homicide investigation.
“As I have said from the beginning of this investigation and throughout, every effort has been made to bring Harmony home to her family,” he said. “Our commitment to bringing Harmony home hasn’t wavered, and neither will he.”
He urged anyone with information to come forward and call the hotline that has been set up at 603-203-6060.
“Now is the time. It’s time to act and do the right thing,” Aldenberg said. “Call this hotline or contact Manchester Police Service as you see fit. Harmony is a sweet, innocent child who deserves to be brought home to her family and friends.”
“We urge you to provide all the information you know,” Sorey said. “We just want to find his body so we can rest it.”
Officials did not respond to any questions at the press conference announcing the homicide investigation.
“Our greatest fears were confirmed today, and now our focus is on justice for Harmony,” Governor Chris Sununu said in a written statement. “I salute the tireless dedication of the law enforcement community for their tireless efforts and commitment to transparency, and recognize that they have a lot of work ahead of them. We got to know Harmony through her bright smiles in her photos and she will not soon be forgotten by her fellow Granite Staters.”
New Hampshire children’s attorney Cassandra Sanchez called the news heartbreaking, especially after seeing how the state came together to get answers in the case.
“I’m so hopeful that law enforcement can charge someone, that there can be justice for this child,” Sanchez said. “She really deserves it, and so does her family, so I really hope people work together to bring out the information that law enforcement is looking for to solidify a case and bring charges.”
Sanchez said his offices will continue to learn from the case to help protect children in the future.
Harmony’s biological brother, Jamison, was adopted by a couple, who also tried to adopt Harmony.
>> Statement from Blair Miller and Johnathon Bobbitt-Miller on the loss of his adopted son’s sister, Harmony Montgomery
In a statement, they said: “Harmony should enjoy the fun children experience every summer. Instead, we are all left with a depth of sadness that we find hard to accept or understand. Our son, Jamison , will always be challenged to try to understand the brutal and senseless loss of his sister.”
A 24-hour hotline is open to anyone with information about Harmony. Anyone with information can call or text 603-203-6060.
Watch a timeline of the investigation in the player below.
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