Adam Montgomery's Abusive Past Revealed: Harmony Montgomery Murder Trial

Rose Smith testifies the alleged abuse and "pure rage" exhibited by #AdamMontgomery during a medical transport. After offering to help #KaylaMontgomery, Smith was allegedly attacked by Adam when he twisted the phone out of her hand and stated "you're not giving my wife that phone."
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STATE WITNESS #35 - Roseanne "Rose" Smith.
Day 7 - NH v. Adam Montgomery: A New Hampshire father is facing charges that he murdered his 5-year-old daughter, Harmony, hiding her body in a bag for months, and then concealed her death for years. He has opted out of appearing in court every day this week after admitting guilt to 2 charges: falsifying evidence and abuse of a corpse.
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[@DanielleE-gu8lc]

For such a “tough guy” hitting women and children he sure does look like a giant coward not being present for his own trial.

[@jak3589]

Its all a put on.He's just a punk.

[@janeygotaknife]

Yeah lmao he won’t square up with a grown man his size or bigger he will go after women and children probably elderly too and animals he’s a sick eff

[@shereenajimy6208]

💯‼️

[@Genie519]

It drives me crazy! He’s pure evil!

[@elisebarthalow6075]

I don't understand why this woman didn't press charges against him. How terrible! He has no regard for anyone.

[@harpsailorharp6716gg]

Death Penalty for Adam ...rest in peace HARMONY

[@jasl9987]

And Kayla

[@kellypope782]

⁠right her not even attempting to stop the abuse is inexcusable no matter Adam abused her too, not an excuse!

[@SarahWildes-do9qw]

We do not have the death penalty in NH

[@bonitadrake3046]

What about Kayla? She knew what was happening to Harmony WHY as a step mother DID she not step up and do what was right PROTECT HARMONY

[@aprilove-xoxo]

Sadly they abolished the death penalty in 2019, right before all this happened. 😢

[@cherylkoenig5509]

Who cares about adams abusive childhood? I was severely abused and I never even thought about abusing or killing my children. The abuse excuse doesn’t fly with me.

[@user-md2fm5jk9p]

Facts ❤

[@verticegirferd5069]

Absolutely! He is a monster to the core.

[@desiderata333]

Agreed!

[@knn.klmlkklkknnnmmn]

Yeah thT isn’t an excuse after 20. Grow up. The abused are the only ones that learn to be abusers. It’s second nature. They have to actually try to not be their parents, and that’s hard in general

[@smurf902]

They didn't even mention his abusive childhood in this video. This is about how he threatened this lady who was their driver to go to the methadone clinic after Adam had beaten Kayla up and she wanted to call the cops on him

[@rachael943]

She seems like such a sweet lady, I'm so sorry she had to endure that abuse but I hope she knows how important her statement is to help put this monster away. She's helping Harmony get justice!!

[@lindahanley5042]

They both need to be put away for the murder of harmony, Kayla was not afraid to have another baby by Adam knowing that they both murdered harmony. if Kayla was so afraid why didn’t she seek help for harmony she had many chances to do so. But instead she turned a blind eye to it all . There both evil monsters 👹👹

[@MissaPality]

​@@lindahanley5042ask any number of abuse victims why they never left and you will be told why. You think the way you do because you are not actively in that type of toxic dynamic. Not only do these abused victims fear their abusers but they have also been systematically convinced they would have no where to go and nobody would be able to help them. They aren't worth it. They won't be able to hide. Things will get much worse. They will end up dead too. So many factors.

[@melissahouse3488]

The judge and state need to be charged and tried in court of law. They caused this.

[@silversmoke6]

​@lindahanley5042 getting help would probably have lead to her death and the death of her kids.

[@NikkiC777]

The thought of a young child, in the care of that monster is so horrific. I can't believe a judge gave him custody of Harmony. She was such an adorable little princess, and she deserved so much better.

[@LCx829]

I wouldn’t trust Adam or Kayla to babysit my dog. Horrible untrusting people.

[@joeyh9116]

So sad

[@gracejones2831]

yet the judge holds no accountability.

[@321_Relax]

Rose was terrified of him. Kayla became terrified of him. Imagine how terrified 5 year old little Harmony was of this monster who was supposed to be her protector!

[@VeronicaManielle_Morte-ot8js]

So sad😢

[@melissahouse3488]

Exactly 💯 💔😞😢😥😓🙏🏻 EVIL, so much of it in this world.

[@seriously.....]

I can't believe that judge doesn't make him sit through the mess he created. It's b*llsh*t.

[@Prometheuspredator]

Yeap.

[@603nikki]

She can’t, it’s a right in NH to allow your lawyer to represent you without your presence.

[@NurseKayP]

It’s surprising to me because defendants have the right to face their accusers. I would think it could result in an appeal issue, but I guess having the right to face their accuser also means they have the right not to and opt out. He should be made to sit in court. He just wants assert what little control he has left, and avoid facing what he did.

[@NurseKayP]

@@603nikkiis that specific to NH?

[@603nikki]

@@NurseKayP I don’t know the laws in other states but I know ours here. I don’t agree with it in all cases such as this but it’s also showing the jury that he’s more guilty than not by choosing not to show up.

[@thesoultruth]

The witness was credible.

[@Clementine_D]

Very much so.

[@joymorris495]

If they had any doubt they shouldn't anymore. She described it with the calmest emotion of fear. I cried!

[@jodydavis1149]

Where is he? What happened that he can’t be a man and listen to what he did

[@thesoultruth]

@jodydavis1149 I wonder if he will take the witness stand. I only saw 2 witnesses scheduled to appear for the defense. Adam was not listed.

[@MFnMelaroni]

​@@thesoultruthdoubt it.

[@jasl9987]

So 2021..... 2 years after harmony was murdered infront of poor Kayla. So....she only left and reached out for help when SHE was being abused....not an innocent 5 year old girl. Both of them deserve to be under the jail. Absolutely no remorse for Kayla.

[@ElderandOakFarm]

Right! What I was thinking!

[@erikm8372]

I do agree, she was likely passed out too often or just too strung-out to even fully care about her own escape, let alone reporting on Harmony… it’s true. I still did consider that, even when she attempted to use this woman’s phone, Adam managed to intervene regardless. That’s what Kayla was afraid of and he probably beat her more because of that. So it’s not that she knew how to save herself but not show any café for harmony… she was genuinely scared and apparently had no phone either. And the two sons were like collateral for him to weigh in front of her. If it were me, I’d have asked this woman to drop me and the sons elsewhere when Adam was gone. I wouldve just taken the boys and bolted. I also take Addersll, not opiates, though, so I have actual energy and time and space awareness. Lol.

[@denabeebe1888]

She only left cause he was abusing her… I believe if she hadn’t caught charges she would still be lying for him smh 🤦‍♀️

[@rhondasharpe9112]

I have no sympathy for Kayla she has a brain she should have called police when he beat Harmony the 1st time. Her mother also shame on her she knew what was going on

[@jasl9987]

@@denabeebe1888 youre right about that! She is heartless scum.

[@desiderata333]

What a sweet soul. God bless her. The way she smiled at the mention of the 2 boys shows exactly how precious she is. Sweetie.

[@82566]

Agree ,she has a gentle, helpful spirit kinda vibe about her 😌

[@princessbuttercup5928]

I know, such a sweet lady. Reminds me of many teachers I’ve had in the past

[@malalola317]

I want to know more people like Ms Rose. OMG, what a nice lady

[@Prometheuspredator]

Rose was a sweetheart. My heart went out to her. I know she was so scared.

[@user-db2jr3tn2n]

Rose gives me a ride every day. She is amazing and this experience really shook her!

[@4MAGA]

Thank God Adam didn't physically hurt Rose. What a beautiful soul she is.

[@kellypope782]

Everyone who failed this child should be in prison for life! Why would anyone give him custody of a child with a rap sheet like his? This entire case disgusts me.

[@Piat65]

My question as well

[@persephone1583]

Perhaps if those who make these disastrous decisions were fired, charged and faced some sort of consequence for their incompetence, especially in cases like this when an innocent life is lost, maybe, just maybe the system might actually work for those who need protection from abusive or negligent parents.

[@marshapieroni6677]

I can't understand how a judge would think it's a better idea for Adam Montgomery to have custody of that baby

[@marshapieroni6677]

​@@persephone1583yes! Exactly!

[@marshapieroni6677]

​@@persephone1583and that includes parole boards and those who demand they release more people

[@user-sy7jo8hm6t]

Im still angry that Kayla doesnt get punished for failing those children. There were times adam gone so she could have run with the children to seek help. Shes pathetic

[@jaimegarland8856]

She’s in jail right now?

[@heathersanford1454]

She sent a statement at Adam’s sentencing for killing Harmony it was disgusting 🤢 to hear she was just talking about how she still loves him I really hope she gets karma what a pos to allow that and be complicit to his violence towards his daughter

[@leahyamazaki5241]

I think Adam is a coward for beating on helpless children and others ..I think he has a serious anger problem…and I believe he is the one who killed the child

[@Cinder_311]

He is definitely the one

[@Cat-qo3ht]

He is a coward for all that and for hiding in his prison home instead of showing up for his trial every day.

[@LeftieLoosie]

Absolutely 1000% can’t believe people actually believe Kayla did it. She is a monster, no doubt about it. She could have saved harmony 100% and she didn’t. Adam killed that sweet girl. 🥺

[@reneahetrick8142]

Me too.we need prison justice ⚖️ please 😢😢😢

[@Lorri-dr4ft]

He was dope sick I’m sure and acting like an idiot all the time!

[@maddieadams75]

This testimony was the most impactful of all.

[@melissahouse3488]

Agreed 💯

[@julieshelley7340]

What a lovely lady. Adam and Kayla are damaged goods. They can never be rehabilitated, it's sad. Kayla had many opportunities to save Harmony. Both are nefarious and vile and have zero regard for human life. When Kayla is released she will get pregnant again and continue to do drugs. Sad. RIP Harmony ❤❤❤ .

[@irideaunicorn1620]

I was wondering what Kaylas issues were. But thanks. Got it.

[@mackenziex3axl]

I agree, looks like Kayla has been on drugs during trial even

[@yayadolmo]

​@@mackenziex3axlsure seemed like she was

[@shirleyhughes1455]

Disgusting

[@gracejones2831]

why isn Kayla up for murder? She watched it all happen and didnt call for help?

[@paradisedreaming6363]

This case infuriates me!! How many agencies knew this family’s story? I count 6….DFYS, CPS, police, family court, foster care, methadone clinic! And yet, this cowardly monster was still able to beat his daughter to death with his bare hands! But, the one I blame the most is the “judge” who allowed him to have custody of that innocent, harmless little girl! Shame on you! They call you “your honor” when you obviously have no honor whatsoever!

[@Sassfire]

Adam clearly never loved Harmony. He could have given her back to the foster parents she had lived with. There’s a couple reasons I can think of for why he kept her. One was so her mother couldn’t have her. A control issue. And he liked having a punching bag. He liked scaring, hurting and terrorizing that baby girl. What a coward!!! I hope he gets everything he deserves in prison, everyday. I hope he’s shown the same level of kindness, love and patience that he gave to Harmony.

[@carlycrays2831]

It's so depressing that she came so close to being adopted by a nice couple

[@Sassfire]

It really is sad. Thankfully though because of her foster parents & siblings, she knew what it felt like to be loved and wanted. She was taken care of and loved for who she was. Adam and his wife did everything they could to completely destroy that sweet little girl. She wasn’t shown any love, kindness or allowed to have fun or be herself. There is so much evil in this world, they are the people around us.

[@emoliver80]

Spot on! The #1 reason, which was also the first reason why he initially wanted her, was to spite Crystal... so that Crystal couldnt have her and to make her feel less than, and like he was a better person and parent bc they gave her to him and took her from Crystal. The #2 reason was, which he realized after already having her, that he enjoyed abusing her. He enjoyed having someone to take out his frustration on. It didnt help that she was a constant reminder of a woman he hated.... her mother, and Im sure that made it all the more enjoyable for him to hurt Harmony too. That precious, sweet, innocent defenseless lil girl.... it breaks my heart.

[@nattyophelia7879]

Harmonys mom said he wanted her to collect a social security check

[@verticegirferd5069]

Probably also got welfare money and food benefits for having custody of her.

[@millieharper51]

Everyone failed this little girl. The parents, all of the family members, and the state. So very sad. RIP Sweet baby girl 💕 🕊️🙏🏻

[@christyheathcott3921]

Who said that better than I have heard anyone say yet!

[@CJR-bs7eu]

This lady didn't! She's the only 1 so far that I heard did anything. What she said made an impact on Adam as he gave her the phone back. I wish her boss told her to call the cops though. Not that they would have done much but there's a possibility a concerned cop may have been alerted & change the course of events.

[@AllHailKingRose]

@@CJR-bs7euHarmony was already gone when that occurred.

[@CJR-bs7eu]

@@AllHailKingRose ohhh thank you for that. I didn't know.

[@KohalaLover]

No, not so. Kevin Montgomery tried many times including contacting all family members and CPS. CPS did nothing. Harmony’s birth mother tried as well. Yes, I know all of the vitriol towards Harmony’s mom but she got off of the drugs and tried over and over to find Harmony, for two years.

[@melissalark9207]

You are a sweet and courageous woman to tell your story thank GOD you were able to get away

[@taraerskine3954]

She didn't report it to the police!!! Why?????

[@susannec75]

This case had put me over the edge, just unwatchable, until this amazing woman shook me to the core as a beacon of hope for humanity. Just in awe of her resilience and compassion…

[@LCx829]

My mom is 84 years old and no longer able to drive. Her insurance covers medical pick ups to and from appointments to her Drs. Usually Uber or lyft are dispatched. This woman is brave to pick up drug addicts. She seems so sweet and kind.

[@Lisa-tt9hm]

More like stupid

[@mostlywholenicole]

This is the most eloquent & credible person that has participated in this trial. What a strong woman. ❤

[@leonaconnors1]

Why is he not required to be present in court?

[@cathycastro7909]

Lots of people have abusive pasts, that doesn't excuse you from murdering a child ! 💔😢💔😢

[@LeftieLoosie]

That woman is traumatized. 🥺

[@StellaKnights]

these grown women were terrified of him , imagine how tiny harmony felt

[@videomanic411]

Anyone who is recovering or in recovery should never have kids living with them until they have fully recovered. This poor poor girl - I cannot stop thinking of her suffering.

[@somewhere01]

I just can't fathom why/how a person can kill their own child.Also why Kayla as a woman and mother didn't do anything about Harmony's abuse?She is just as much to blame as Adam is and should face the same penalties.

[@jenninscho1980]

Wow! This was powerful testimony and the way her voice quivered as she spoke. "I didn't see Adam there, I saw rage, pure rage walking towards me"!

[@bruisersbeach4905]

I cannot wait for sentencing day when Adam will be in court!

[@lisabeaver2919]

How do you know he will be there for sentencing? I hope he is , he is a horrible human being... Shonda Vander Ark , was not there for her guilty verdict She was a coward also.😡

[@MM-ik7cs]

He does not have to show up.

[@chasethecat3839]

Will they let the spineless cowards opt out

[@chasethecat3839]

​@@MM-ik7csseriously? What bs

[@jonoharper4729]

​@@lisabeaver2919 He doesn't have to attend the verdict. He has to attend his sentencing. I hope the law changes, making it compulsory for defendants to attend their entire trial. Montgomery will probably appeal this case based on ineffective counsel even though he didn't attend, the irony.

[@margaretbrady5646]

Monsters walk among us. Everywhere.

[@brokebishboutique79]

I think that this lady is a credible whitness and I dont doubt the fear she had one bit.

[@eloiselamons1454]

This poor sweet woman….Adam needs to rot in jail for life.

[@melbaashley5706]

EVERYONE .... EVERYBODY failed this little girl .... this is so sad ...

[@lisajackson7546]

God bless this gentle lady.

[@OffbrandEric1515]

Where was the mandated drug screens during his 4 yr custody attempt?

[@nessauk2786]

It was all a lie he didn't try to get her back no effort he forged paperwork to say he was working and just took her from her loving Foster parents.

[@HitmanAddict317]

Adam is the worst human being!!! What a 'L'...

[@jaiadixon7918]

Why didn’t her boss do anything to report this to police or child services? I just can’t understand why no one called them?

[@Cinder_311]

She was great. He really deeply scared her

[@MichaelsAurora]

Why the heck is everyone and anyone on the stand except for Adam Montgomery? Seriously why is he never questioned?

[@hedgiemum5778]

He should be made to attend court each and every day instead of cowardly hiding away.

[@amharbour]

🤔 Because you said “seriously” and ONLY because you said “seriously”, I’m going to risk taking the bait on this one in the off-chance you’re not a troll, and you’re asking a “serious”question. The answer is simple: it’s because it’s his right (same as every other American) not to testify if he so chooses. And even if he chooses to, it wouldn’t be until the end because it would be in his defense (and it’s not looking like we’re anywhere close to that point in the trial). But regardless, this isn’t new news-it’s actually been a legit thing since the 1700’s and it’s called the Bill of Rights. Fingers crossed you’re not an American; therefore, just not familiar with the Constitution and Bill of Rights as we Americans are obligated to be. But if you are American, I STRONGLY encourage (and beg😩🙏🏻) you take time to learn and understand-this is super important stuff, bro.

[@MichaelsAurora]

@@amharbour Thank you for explaining, I assure you I am not a troll nor a ‘dude”, as you so eloquently refer to me as …the end of my name indicates Aurora which is of the feminine gender. In any event I am not American, and have found it quite infuriating that this man has “refused” to attend as reported on the many TV snippets that go along with this trial. His refusal is a disgrace and proves he is a poor excuse for a human being.

[@christinakaur8766]

Even though Kayla may have abused by Adam, she is still responsible for Harmony's demise. There's absolutely no excuse for what everyone in that little girl's life did to her.

[@thesoultruth]

The defense needs to subpoena Kayla's dad...career criminal.

[@dukedematteo1995]

Really? Was her mother an ex addict or a criminal as well?

[@AllHailKingRose]

U really believe Kayla did it when nobody has testified to her being violent. U have this false belief that subpoenaing her father for having a criminal record will somehow prove she’s guilty. I don’t even know how you think they will be able to prove that she’s guilty of unaliving a child by using a family members past. It’s not even admissible in court. U really want to believe Adam is innocent and that’s scary.

[@dukedematteo1995]

@@AllHailKingRose I think it was a comment on the cast of colorful characters in their social circle and family.

[@thesoultruth]

@@AllHailKingRose I was friends with Kayla's mom for 6 years. Were you?

[@AllHailKingRose]

@@thesoultruth you being friends with her won’t change the law, and what’s admissible in court dingb@t

[@CandyCoated96]

He should have never been around any child, not even visitations. This little girl did not have a chance. Rest in Heaven Harmony. Both Adam and Kayla need to pay for this child's death. Their actions are inexcusable, she carried around this child's corpse and speaks on the abuse like she is talking about what is for breakfast. Never seen this level of insolence toward a innocent baby.

[@FINDSUMMERWELLS]

I was too abused by my childrens father...I would NEVER allow 😔 any man to abuse my children 😤

[@kabra72]

This courts audio system is so poor. Carrying around microphones with cabels. cris crossing the room.. 2024 in the US??

[@jak3589]

Large courtroom attorney's move around.

[@ericamorris7078]

It's Manchester 😂

[@snortypig596]

They're all like this... Imagine trying to get this circus to use zoom. It's entertaining at least

[@leahyamazaki5241]

She said it was assault

[@rmaria517]

It is... He caused her extreme fear for her life.

[@roseannsmith1]

When Adam ripped my phone out of my hand in a blind rage, his wife sitting next to me with a blackeye, her apartment and her cell phone had been destroyed, at that moment in time I thought, how do I disarm this rage? I said I love you Adam which changed the vibration which allowed him to give me back the phone. Poor harmony never stood a chance against this rage monster.

[@gracieizabelle]

I’m so sorry you went through that. He is a monster and he never deserved your kindness. You seem like a absolute sweetheart and I wish you nothing but the best.

[@TonyClay893]

WTF..They free get rides to the methadone clinic. And we are paying for lyft/uber rides to work😡!

[@lisabeaver2919]

Ya not fair . But it is a service because they are on Medicaid.

[@chasethecat3839]

Yep. Yep yep. I'm medically disabled..have 2 torn roto cuffs and a seriously messed up back but I commute 45 min to work everyday and work an 8 hrs shift. Wtf. And get NO tax money back at the end of the rear, been working since I was 14 and paying in to the system just so others can have a free phucking ride. I can't even sleep at night I'm in so much pain, I don't take neth or drugs just suffer. I hope these people have a nice life.

[@debraronan8389]

😡

[@artemis2666]

Ummm What? This is your concern here? Shame on you. And for the record. Methadone SAVED MY LIFE. I never received rides. I found my own way there, but I also was not destitute pr homeless. I CAN tell you that more often than not, when people who had very good intentions would miss doses or groups due to lack of transportation. The methadone clinic does not deliver. Or offer doses without payment. But guess who does? Drug dealers. What choice do you think someone waking up in the throws of withdrawal will choose before they've become stronger in their sobriety? This type of service can make all the difference in someone choosing to continue treatment in the early stages. I find it funny how many people I hear complain that this country does not allow enough resources for the root of many issues our citizens face. But then they will complain about compassionate programs such as offering rides to people attempting to better themselves in the early stages of trying to get clean. METHADONE patients are not all child murderers. Refrain from throwing them all under the bus. Get your mind straight before you comment such a foolish thing. I find people who think this way to be one of the catalysts in a lack of forward progression among society. Lack of compassion, understanding or empathy. And to anyone who replies do not attempt to conflate my frustration with the flawed logic in this person's comment as a defense of Kayla or Adam. They are despicable excuses for living beings. But so is anyone thinking about what is "unfair" to themselves while watching this testimony. My God.

[@shanahaim5935]

@@artemis2666it’s unfair because we could all sit back smoke and do dope and not work but most of us get up and struggle just to keep a roof over our heads and we end up also paying for people like you who chose the easy way out the party lifestyle the drugs and the fun. I think you should be paying for the withdrawal consequences of those choices not us

[@joymorris495]

❤ what a great witness Rose was ❤

[@bennylane9701]

The sooner he's in prison the sooner he'll get his.

[@WilliamDague]

No - the majority are probably in there for the same reason

[@debbiehill7356]

I suppose the system will leave the young children with Kayla. She’s a drug addict & abusive becoz she sat back & did nothing while Adam brutalized Harmony. I don’t care if Kayla says she cleaned up - she can relapse & Kayla should lose custody. 18 months in prison is a joke even if she turned state witness against her evil husband.

[@misslindsayyy9870]

I know domestic things can unfortunately get ugly. But to act that way towards an innocent elder that is completely unrelated to you and HELPING you tells us everything we need to know about the type of demon he is. As if we didn’t already know that by him ADMITTEDLY squeezing out the fluids of his dead beautiful daughter’s body (remember he did plead guilty to abuse of a corpse). Absolutely disgusting disgrace to the human race.

[@lisal2018]

Why are these people getting methadone when they still use.

[@judieahmed98]

They only get a pee test randomly, not every day at the clinic.

[@lydiagomez3639]

My cousins , friends, my Dad did the same methadone nd slam wasting r tax money.

[@dukedematteo1995]

Bc it's still better to have them not dope sick everyday. Methadone allows you to function even if you're still struggling with using...

[@rachelsavard851]

what a beautiful kind soul

[@user-db2jr3tn2n]

Rose is my driver every day and this experience was a big deal for her. She’s amazing and did an amazing job getting this story out there!!

[@RRCCTexas]

Why aren't the names of the judge(s) and/or CPS officials in Massachusetts who granted custody to this creep public knowledge??

[@wendyredd9890]

Poor Rose. Bless her heart.

[@stachiarn10]

You can tell this broke her up. 😓

[@araci88]

I am still wondering why the judge gave him custody. What the heck??? There is no way the mother was worse than him.

[@DarkRainLofi]

Indeed. There's a lot of narcissists who are drug addicts. I'm wondering if he manipulated the judge somehow. CPS is really screwed up though....they're not the heros they should be. They take children from okay homes and place them in worse off ones. People are so ignorant to that. But you find out firsthand once you get involved with them. They're terrible. Where was CPS when this child was getting abused and beaten by her father? Nowhere. Absolutely no where. That right there says a lot. For example, they may have taken the girl from her mother if her mother had nowhere to live (let's say the mother was actually a good mom despite being an addict with no home) and then place the child with the dad just because he had somewhere to live, despite him being an abusive monster. See how flawed that is? That's CPS logic for ya.

[@user-db2jr3tn2n]

Not all drug addicts are like Adam Montgomery. I’m an addict. I go to a clinic. Rose is my driver every day. The difference is I am living in recovery and almost tapered off of methadone. Like anything, it can be abused and everyone has their opinion until they’re in this situation. Rose has been a major power of example for me. She is in recovery and truly just wants to help people

[@The_Crusty_Old_Hag_Next_Door]

Give Rose a big hug please from me! 🇦🇺❤️

[@LaceyHamel-fm6ix]

Love Rose 🌹

[@dukedematteo1995]

Anyone who works at a methadone clinic wants to help people and the community. I have a ton of respect for those people. Not an easy or lucrative job.

[@christinabaca5470]

How horrible that man is poor harmony.

[@maryblais7791]

This is all I needed to seal my conviction of Adam.

[@erikm8372]

Odd questioning… she’s answering the questions in a sincere and clear manner, yet she’s then being told she’s saying too much too quickly, or not speaking loudly enough. Okaaaaaaayyy, so… raise the volume of the microphone, y’all. And she’s barely saying too much… she’s being very matter-of-fact, she’s a professional, and she’s clearly scared of Adam after what happened. She even told him she loved him and cared for him, in an effort to get her phone back. Look at this poor lady almost start crying, and she barely knows the Montgomerys other than transporting them to and from their methadone clinic!

[@persephone1583]

The prosecutor was only telling her that she couldn't repeat what Kayla told her during their conversations as that would be hearsay, which is inadmissible as evidence in court. He only needed to know what actually happened, or what they did, just not what anyone said.

[@ichbin5200]

Lawyers want and need to make a trial as lengthy as possible, how else are they gonna drive Mercedes?

[@heathersanford1454]

Why did she not call the police she could’ve done that at Least

[@haleyparmer1302]

What an incredibly good human.

[@HeyItsKayJayBae]

“Adam I love you im just trying to help you guys” if that statement doesnt show what type of amazing sweet woman she is idk what does. Wow. Shes such a good person u can just tell. Im so sorry she ever had to deal with that demonic psycho! She didnt deserve that! Just like harmony didnt deserve anything done to her either! Unfortunately he went to the absolute extreme and took that babies life and everyone including this poor woman is now questioning if she cpuldve done something to change the sequence of events that happened 😢 rip babygirl we love you! 💜H💜A💜R💜M💜O💜N💜Y💜

[@heygrl]

So sorry this happened to you. You are a kind soul. Adam is a cowardly pos and Kayla is no better...

[@purplehazel2323]

Well, she said I love you to get her phone back. I probably wouldn't have said that.

[@michelleseveney9113]

She said what she had to say

[@lindasutton4014]

Free rides for drug addicts, paid for by tax payers. These two are a total liability.

[@Volsana865]

I worked in a building that had a methadone clinic and those people were there early before it opened and very high already. Nodding, Spastic and Aggressive.

[@taraerskine3954]

I get it! But there are ppl like myself whom drive my own car & work & go & pick up my monthly take homes!¡!! So please don't judge or speculate! I'm not excusing others behavior & Idr see much of that! So don't judge! I use it for pain from a negligent driver on Rt I cut in from to turn into AAA & I hit the car full impact & my license plate went flying a quarter mile! Ok.​@@Volsana865

[@taraerskine3954]

I thought I was going to die that day!!! I was getting & seeing my Dr on a regular basis for medications & everyone ruined that, bc of selling pills, abusing them & I loved ❤ my Dr & he couldn't write me a script or anyone! & I have a decent job a small condo & a car. The world has done a complete 360!!! & I carry a knife on me at all times!!!

[@taraerskine3954]

Get it, 🍯 🍯🍯🍯 Love the name & most establishements are next to a clinic is probably your red light district!!!!

[@jasminemend1425]

Omg what a sweet lady , he’s an animal!!!!!

[@somewhere01]

Even animals are far more kind.

[@aztopaz863]

This poor lady seems so genuine. That situation really traumatized her😢

[@kathleen9768]

Great witness. Sweet lady.

[@deborahsunflower939]

I love this sweet lady!

[@cathycastro7909]

This is horrifying! 😢 poor Harmony Montgomery never had a chance 😢 💔💔💔💔

[@ericamorris7078]

Sweet sweet Lady 😢

[@ont.cobbles]

If the attorneys aren't speaking into the mic, the witnesses are, if the witnesses aren't, the attorneys are. Each day only 50% is hearable.

[@FatCavill]

How does a defendant not in court?

[@erikm8372]

This was a key witness and solid person from the sound of it. The fact she’s a yoga instructor as well speaks volumes.

[@wideawake8415]

Absolutely no excuse or reason to do what he did. I've heard alot of child abuse and murders and this one is the worst of all and sickens me the most.

[@Dont.Call.Me.Tall.]

I think this was the witness to put Adam Montgomery away for life. I believe what this woman is saying and I do believe Adam put his hands on lots of people he saw weaker than himself. Kayla was probably afraid of this dude attacking her if she didn't help him dispose of a body. Adam liked to dominate and intimidate woman.

[@Prometheuspredator]

No excuses for Kayla. Her only concern was getting her next fix and sacrificing their children, especially Harmony. Her addiction was Adam and she sacrificed the children to keep him. It is sickening to know there are women who will sacrifice their children for their next fix and to keep their man. The codependency is nauseating. I careless about Kayla, but what i do care about is the children.

[@Dont.Call.Me.Tall.]

@@Prometheuspredator oh yeah. No sympathy for Kayla from me. I hope she has a simply awful existence. But I wonder if his ex's would answer about that stuff if asked or if the judge ruled that off limits or something. With this case the prosecution needs to get him for murder which is very hard to do with no body being found. So these patterns really matter. The same with where the body was stored. That is litterally the only evidence of this poor child being. But Adam is so screwed in this trial. I think that just wrapped up the whole case in 10 minutes. He was an abusive addict that should be under the jail.

[@Prometheuspredator]

@@Dont.Call.Me.Tall. I agree. Adam needs to be under somewhere and never found. I hope they both rot in prision, especially Adam and he is sentenced to live among the general population while in prison. Let Bubba take care of him and they will. He is very egotistical, but I am sure he has heard rumors and talk about what they do to guys that hurt children. He won't be that way to long once he is incarcerated and hopefully it is for life. Great if the court would allow for his ex gf's to testify for the jury to get a more intense history on him and the violence he perpetrated in the past. I do believe he will exhaust the appeal process. What a scumbag.

[@nicoleiamshe9340]

The judge should be locked up also!

[@Monkeyfacex13]

I just hope every single inmate know what he did!!!!

[@sauce1232]

Immates don't care. Prison justice is only in movies.

[@Monkeyfacex13]

@@sauce1232 somebody will have their way with him.

[@roseannsmith1]

Thank you everyone for supporting Harmony!

[@pamelamontuori4717]

Very telling! He is truly a monster!

[@LEELEE-nw2wb]

I hate how the pins have a picture of adam next to Harmony. He doesnt deserve that honor to be even next to her in a picture. I hate him. Pure evil!

[@aprilove-xoxo]

It’s so sad to see her face when asked about harmony, u can tell this hurt her. This child was failed so terribly! Although, I do understand Crystal was going through things and was trying to place harmony in a better situation than she could provide. It is incredibly sad, the cards sweet Harmony was dealt. I’ve been where crystal once was, my kids made me sit down and turn my whole life around. I thank God now that I was able to do so, and provide the life for them they do have now. Adam is such a monster and I almost never wish bad on anyone, but I pray the universe punishes that monster 7 times as bad as the pain he endured on that sweet baby girl. He never ever deserved her!

[@stephaniels5421]

This lady is a saint. Bless her.

[@JeanneGuarnieri-vs7zn]

I DON'T see how being frightened STOPS YOU from CALLING 911

[@yohalliar4625]

Can’t help but cry until my heart feels like it’s breaking

[@hedgiemum5778]

Same here! This case has really got to me.

[@EmasurDaddy]

This attorney is good

[@Emdolly57]

What a precious woman. God love her bravery. I only wish she had been there in the time frame …when little Harmony needed her.

[@shawniekunchick4159]

Since when did defendants not have to appear in court in a criminal case?

[@Kobibear1]

This lady definitely made an impact!

[@normacolon9618]

So as an adult she was concerned for herself, but not the Harmony that was a little skunny child, his own child, their livelyhood. was she even concerned about her own kids?? No not if taking drugs. Did she feel the pain and thought imagine what that little girl felt, sorry fir herself.

[@user-db2jr3tn2n]

She didn’t even know about Harmony!!

[@bxnnierxnxx4018]

Harmony was already gone by the time they had met Rose.

[@tarab3746]

This witness was a gem of a lady. She seems like some would embrace everyone. She exudes true love for humanity.

[@jessicapabstconrad]

9:36 She must’ve been so scared!!😢

[@HeyItsKayJayBae]

What a sweet woman 😢

[@lisao6928]

I love her. She's so sweet.

[@darritchie5632]

Rose is such a sweet lady…❤