Harmony Montgomery was 5 years old when she was last seen in December of 2019, but she is not reported missing for two years. When police track down Adam Montgomery and ask about Harmony, he tells them Harmony is with her mother in Florida. Police inform him that Crystal Sorey, Harmony's mother is the one who asked for them to check on Harmony,  Adam Montgomery doesn't cooperate, but the media catches on to the story and pressure is brought to find the special needs girl with the beautiful smile. To this day, Harmony Montgomery is still missing. A judge declared Harmony dead in March 2024, clearing the way for Harmony's mother, Crystal Sorey to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the state of New Hampshire alleging systemic failures in the state's child protection system. The lawsuit seeks monetary damages and answers from the state of New Hampshire surrounding Harmony's disappearance and death. Adam Montgomery was sentenced to 56 years to life in prison for the murder of Harmony Montgomery as well as second-degree assault, witness tampering, falsifying physical evidence, and abuse of a corpse. Transcript Highlights 00:00.00 Introduction - update Harmony Montgomery case02:39.79 Crystal Sorey, Harmony's mother, files lawsuit against New Hampshire05:00.76 Family called about abuse, nothing was done09:03.23 Judge declared Harmony dead, body still not found14:04.73 Adam Montgomery beats Harmony in back seat of car18:57.46 Family told social services, Adam blackened her eye24:28.68 Description of Harmony dying in backseat of car27:46.64 Kayla Montgomery told police about beating in car32:42.38 Conclusion - Hope someone listensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.