Harmony Montgomery's Mother Speaks to Court TV

[@CourtTV]

MORE HERE: www.courttv.com/trending/nh-v-adam-montgomery/?

[@Discernin8]

@CourtTV _Excellent interview @VinniePolitan I hope we get to have a follow up with her. As a parent never do we want to even think about our children not being on this earth but to have the other parent be responsible I can’t put my feelings into words. This is disgusting, disturbing and just plain heartbreaking. I’m with Harmony’s mom, I pray that baby girl didn’t suffer. What you sow you shall reap. You all have done so well covering this delicate case. Thank you for being our front road seat to justice_

[@elizethompson8627]

The judge who gave custody to Adam should be fined for sure. Drs get fined for their mistakes... the 2 ladies look alike

[@ericasowers9499]

I have no voice either bc my kids father is related to the pizza bomber from Erie pa.. so I have no say and the judge is blind giving him a monster custody of my children and he's a monster also .. I'm always scared for my kids also

[@elysedewyngaert178]

Please help me understand why the Judge isn’t being held culpable for placing a vulnerable child with an addict, career criminal.

[@TalkingWithTiff]

Because somewhere in history some “genius “ had the bright idea to make judges (and social workers) immune from prosecution , regardless of tragic consequences of their decisions

[@karalenalove691]

BECAUSE THATS MASSACHUSETTS COURT SYSTEMS FOR YOU!! THEY TAKE YOUR CHILDREN AND DONT REALLY HAVE THEY BEST INTERESTS AT HEART SMH

[@lyndi_lou_who6591]

Such a broken system. This is so unbelievablly heartbreaking.

[@tigerlily8117]

​@@TalkingWithTiffTHIS!💯💯💯💯 That policy should have never even been considered! Especially for cases involving kids wellbeing and safety!!!!

[@prevosher]

This judge needs to be called on or called out, by name, and we need to hear his reasoning , his excuses. For 1, not delaying that court date, for 2, giving a criminal custody, when clearly her foster parents WANTED her! And finally why were not ALL the children removed when they were living in a car!

[@princekareem]

Harmony's job was not to "save" her mother. What neglectful parents say - 'she was so kind, so giving, didn't want to see anybody mad or sad' - that's because mad or sad people treated her badly. And it tracks how Harmony was initially removed from Crystal's care into fostering well before being taken by her father. I can tell Crystal is gutted about all of this, but it's just sad Harmony had three dreadful people in her life and no one to turn to.

[@sox1085]

Ok judge Judy!

[@Madcaps215]

Listening to her, I’m amazed how she paints herself as a victim. She had two children taken away from her. She’s no hero.

[@nicoleb81]

Very apt observation.

[@j4kgang921]

The mother HAD TO SAVE HER!!

[@Madcaps215]

@@j4kgang921 Harmony died a horrid death. She’s DEAD. Nobody saved her.

[@TalkingWithTiff]

When are we going to change laws so judges can be held accountable for placing kids with people like this!?!

[@Realauntmeme]

And CPS

[@bettybg1051]

I wonder the same thing 😢

[@amydoran9987]

Cps should also be held accountable.

[@kailiedean5115]

That’s what I’m screaming!

[@conniekelley5677]

Enough is enough what can we do for all these little kids to keep them safe from these horrible monsters

[@LisaSummerlin]

The judge who gave custody to the donor needs to be held accountable!!!

[@earth0128]

Absolutely 💯

[@christinekillen3852]

JUDGE MARK NEWMAN

[@johnmcdonagh50]

That wasn’t a judge that was a joke and l will never understand how the hell he or she could let a known drug takers and criminals take custody. What the hell the judge has to live knowing that child is dead over them l hope they thing about it every day and night please god 🙏🏻🍀

[@Bribosome]

What about the lawyer who said he'd fight for a continuance? The judge didn't get an argument from the mothers lawyer so he made a decision based on the information given to him. A judge applies the law to cases before him, he's not a private investigator. Im more shocked this woman is on Court TV acting like she's not responsible for any of this. Sickening.

[@kp5496]

She was removed from the mother so they’re both donors tbh

[@susansilvey1614]

That judge needs to be investigated.

[@tigerlily9981]

Harmony didn’t have a single healthy, functioning adult who put her first in their lives. This mom included. RIP sweet girl. I’m so sorry for the cards you were dealt.

[@Oliver-le1us]

So sad, another child was also taken from her. Praying she can remain drug free. RIP Harmony.

[@Barbs58]

She may have been sold for drugs

[@christyheathcott3921]

You said it best!

[@Gaviotaforever212]

I totally agree she should be embarrassed to.come out public and after 2 years she started looking for her daughter

[@Sandalwoodsunshine]

@@Barbs58she was murdered by her father

[@4gma59]

The Judge's name should be made public. It should be a public embarrassment.

[@dalewilson4446]

Agreed.

[@Thewu168]

Judge Mark Newman. He’s retired. Easy to find if you had taken the time to read available articles online about the case.

[@jgsg2620]

I guess the judge wasn’t able to see the fathers background bc his crimes were in another state but what I don’t understand is I thought if someone is charged with attempted murder like harmony’s father was, I think that type of crime every state should know about.

[@freddie3206]

@@Thewu168 HE NEEDS TO RETIRE TO HIS GRAVE IMMEDIATELY IF NOT SOONER! THE JUDGE THAT IS. MARK NEWMAN. COME ON GOD, DO YOUR THING AND TAKE HIM!!!!

[@4gma59]

@@Thewu168 I'll take the time when I have the time. What an asshole.

[@usakiwi1986]

WE NEED HARMONYS LAW

[@della4386]

Poor child. Mom waited 2 yrs before going to police. Dad lived on a car with her. No security, Drugs wrapped around her life. She never had a chance. I blame both parents.

[@MysMajisT1]

She was failed on so many levels it's just awful

[@unapologeticallyauthentic]

I sure blame the dad a helluva lot more.

[@KH-dm9zm]

I do too

[@joannemurdock7899]

Death penalty for evil creature Adam

[@michellepotter9570]

Poor child is right!!! It’s easy to judge a situation from an outsiders point of view, without any true, first hand knowledge. I too, initially pointed a finger of blame @ the Mom ~ the only one asking WHERE IS HARMONY!? from the rooftops. Initially I had felt as it sounds you do ~ Mom is a (now recovering) addict, lost Harmony to CPS so she holds blame as well. As this “case” has unfolded, my thots quickly changed. Yes. Mom had addiction issues. But. From all accounts, she was actively seeking help when Harmony was handed over to Adam. By a judge who clearly did not place the child’s best interest first & gave her life to a violent criminal. One who was an active drug addict & married to an active addict. No home visit or study was completed. Obviously, Adams violent criminal past wasn’t considered prior to making a judgement. Then. There was ZERO oversight via MA &/or NH CPS ~ Harmony was in MA CUSTODY! IMO? If *any!* state needs to assume custody of a child, the child shouldn’t be at more risk than with the parent whom the state removed custody of. 🤔Soooo….. Remove a child from a BAD situation & place her in one where she’s abused & brutally murdered!? 🤬 We need to DO BETTER!

[@FleetwoodCaddy59]

I’m from Massachusetts and the court and judges here are RIDICULOUS!! Whoever the judge is who decided Harmony was not worthy of their time & protection has blood on their hands. Beautiful tiny girl gone 💕I so hope she is found and properly put to rest.

[@courtneyraposa8395]

I'm from Massachusetts also . . . . The court, judge and also DCF in mass is ridiculous, I really hope they find her body also but 3 years have past almost 4 so animals might also have got to her body but I'm praying for Harmony to be found and put to rest !! 🙏

[@ElissaSarto]

DCF everywhere needs to be overhauled, but in this case the judge ordered the placement with father against the recommendations of DCF. DCF could have appealed though, and did not.@@courtneyraposa8395

[@deborahtambasco5493]

Also, KAYLA could have SAVED Harmony. She was just as culpable! And she got 18months in prison. This entire case is unreal! TRAGIC!

[@unapologeticallyauthentic]

So she only got 18 months for knowing all this and not doing anything? Really???

[@amymiller8964]

I’m speechless. How horrible. They had to make a deal with the devil.

[@unapologeticallyauthentic]

I just watched the end...wow...Justice system is a joke!!

[@OttawaAndy]

Same reason Karla Homolka got a light sentence - she 100% participated in all the rapes and murders while married to Paul Bernardo, but she made a deal to put him away, and they took it. Disgusting but a necessary evil, I guess.

[@TheBooCrew64]

I hope they keep a close eye on Kayla when she gets out. To be “ok” with what he did and not run and tell anyone until her plea deal depended on it speaks volumes. She better be a saint when she gets freed.

[@sistermercy3372]

The judge who gave Harmony to Adam needs to be held accountable for his actions in this horrific murder

[@Dragonangel831]

Couldn’t he see adams history though.

[@99pinkballoons]

It was Harmony’s little brother who made the noise yearning for his sister. He truly loved her. ❤️🕊️

[@fynbosfairy]

I don't think the new baby met Harmony. She said she fell pregnant again after she lost custody.

[@hereweare2031]

No there's pictures of Harmony with her little brother

[@tinas_hotdog_sophie]

@@hereweare2031 but that is another brother that got adopted. Those parents also wanted to adopt Harmony. :(

[@hereweare2031]

Yeah I know

[@fynbosfairy]

@@tinas_hotdog_sophie the brothers adoption was a slam dunk and yet she chose to go to court with Jameson over Harmony.

[@northerngail0385]

It sickens me that they made a plea deal with the stepmother. Anyone who passively stands by when a child is beaten to death needs a long time to think about it behind bars.

[@karladavis8985]

Oh she is definitely going to feel it because those prisoners hate child killers. She is probably going to solitary confinement especially since this is a high profile case

[@angeladavis9254]

She's just as guilty.

[@stitches318]

When you are in survival mode like that you are in a daze. Shocking things happen and you barely comprehend it. She also relied on this man, she did not even have a license. Yes she is guilty but not as guilty as she would have been beating this child to death herself

[@kellygarcia2534]

💯

[@i-am-frenchie2480]

How can a little girl be let down by SO MANY PEOPLE??? Wth 😢 poor babygirl

[@tinawindham6958]

Yet she still smiled. Her face …I just want to hug her and take care of her…

[@i-am-frenchie2480]

@@tinawindham6958 I would have taken her too and she sure did have a sweet little face 💖 I don't know how someone would ever want to hurt her. She was so little and sweet 💔 Now she is one of God's Angels 👼💙

[@terrih57]

Breaks your heart.

[@JessDougie-ro2hl]

Bc she was surrounded by pure white trash.

[@JessDougie-ro2hl]

@@i-am-frenchie2480 u people always say that and things like that. Guess what? Over 400 thousand kids in foster care right now. What time tomorrow will yaw be heading to social services to start the process to take in a child? U can't say that after the fact .

[@TheBooCrew64]

Children deserve sober parents. RIP Harmony.

[@pistashleyo5897]

She was literally an angel. Just LOOK at her. Her eyes were especially stunning wheb she smiled!

[@Kev.genZZZ]

Yea

[@tomprice7885]

I feel the same. Her eyes and smile absolutely break me.

[@bonniejosavland3227]

She was almost blind😢

[@jeanleigh185]

Yea and she gave him away she makes me sick laughing and thinking things are funny you are disgusting !

[@Louielover-d3]

The judge should be, at the very least, named and shamed. I’d like to see more judges, who condemn these children to death, punished!

[@christinekillen3852]

JUDGE MARK NEWMAN

[@AmeliaVonBarlow]

Shout out to the Judge who decided to take Harmony away from her mother and put her with two monsters in a different state. Crystal has been through enough, but the judge took that child away from one drug addict and put her with two other ones instead. Where is the logic in that? I think the Judge should be prosecuted as well for making a decision that ultimately cost that child her life. Sounds like classic Essex County courthouse decision making. They consistently side for the wrong party every time.

[@lindseystein9676]

Judges have immunity, just as police officers do. It would have to be something like a bribery for a verdict for anything to happen to a judge.

[@AmeliaVonBarlow]

@@lindseystein9676 I understand that, but this is someone’s life. They shouldn’t have immunity from poor decision-making. They can be sanctioned or disbarred just like any other lawyer. Police have qualified immunity which only covers them from making mistakes during the course of their job. If they make mistakes outside the course of their job, or they do some thing like maybe falsify evidence, or commit perjury, they’re not immune from prosecution. Nobody should have the ability to hide behind a title.

[@lindseystein9676]

I fully agree. Judges immunity and qualified immunity that police officers have caused huge problems. They should have to face consequences like anyone else.

[@princekareem]

Harmony was taken from foster care by her father asserting his parental rights (he presumably wanted the money for caring for her). Harmony was in foster care because Crystal was neglecting her due to her own drug use.

[@marilynschmidt6400]

Harmony would've been alive if left with her mother.

[@syritasdoneitgoodytwoshoes2471]

Judge SHOULD held culpable for placing a vulnerable child with an addict, career criminal.

[@christinekillen3852]

JUDGE MARK NEWMAN

[@audreydaleski1067]

My heart just breaks for this sweet little girl.

[@leslieroth698]

Saddest part is it was 💯percent preventable. Unforgivable on judge and Adam And Kayla's part. My heart goes out to the mom. ❤❤❤

[@AmandaPaige71]

Mine is too. What that baby girl endured has broken me. RIP Sweet Harmony-- Fly high and free little one! ❤❤❤

[@Madcaps215]

:13 “both her parents SUFFERED from addictions” NO Harmony SUFFERED from their addictions. Let’s get that straight from the get. 😢

[@angeliqueschmidts2555]

She couldn’t care for Harmony and got pregnant by someone else? I’m hearing she had two court cases to lose her kids in one day??? And how long did she not move Heaven and hell to protect her child now that her son has been adopted by better people??

[@PatriciaDebrow]

I’ve been a Court Appointed Special Advocate in the past. I just retired from teaching. Because of this case I am going back to be a CASA volunteer! I am going to help all of the “Harmony’s” out there that I can! Her death is NOT in vain! God bless this sweet sweet baby girl! 😇

[@JaneDoe-tm6px]

Thank you ❤

[@robynjensen274]

Thank you!

[@suzieequee6220]

Here it's called guardian at litem or something of that manner. Bless you ❣️🙏🏻

[@Lizzya1991]

Good because most cps workers are school taught no real life problems and cases and the court system about money and bs . This was not the first woman that had issues with the man. She was like many under the control of the man who has over time beat her down to nothing. They should have given the mom every bit of help to get back on her feet. You never lived trying to survive and they again pushed the natural mom down instead of working with her. If you haven't worked with a person addicted then you should not attack what you don't understand and the court system needs to help the parent that was trapped . That Dad just didnt wanna pay support. I'm sure he beat the mom's as well. Physical mental emotional breakdown most don't have a clue.

[@JAJJABLOG]

🙏🏽

[@crystalyoung712]

The family court judge that gave Adam custody should be charged too!

[@karataranto6463]

What an absolute psychopath this so called father is!!! The step mother just as psychotic!! Lugging her body around and moving it all over the place!! Horrifying. RIP sweet girl, they can’t hurt you again 😞

[@unapologeticallyauthentic]

That is so tragic. The fact that they found evidence of her everywhere is horrible...just horrible. I just can't believe it...

[@lilessab85]

He needs the same treatment that he did to her. Poor baby, I could not imagine what was going through her head, her own father unaliving her with his bare hands. Fists. 😢 RIP Harmony

[@jadegrenade8287]

Ridiculous! Wake up ⏰️ lady, everyone knows you're a damn accessory for going along with bs like this. I can't believe she's wriggled her way out of it she's worm 🪱

[@amandachrist387]

I fought for 5 years getting my son back from my ex, it was very hard. And no addiction issues involved.

[@superdave1921]

Are you sick to your stomach over this little girl’s death like I am?

[@dalewilson4446]

I couldnt even watch video for more than a few moments. This precious little face and fragile little body remind me so much of my great grandchild. Even though i know she (Harmony) is gone i find myself wanting to just rush onto her scene and grab her up, hold her closely under my coat and run her out from her trajedy to some sane peaceful place forever. Now I think of it, that's exactly what God did!

[@renebezuidenhout1649]

I cry every time a video of her pops up in my to watch list. I go to bed crying and praying for her, why could God not give her to me instead. Precious little Angel. I would’ve fetched her all the way from South Africa and showered her with love, hugs, security in her life.

[@johnallisont6763]

Every child out there that was murdered by their parents or monsters it touched everyone in this earth. Especially the parents who should care, love & protect their children. If you don’t want to be responsible parents give your child to some one who is dying to have kids. Give your child chance to live life they deserve not murdered.

[@polarbearsrus6980]

Yes, maybe more. This mother is disgusting... the father, even worse.

[@MaileyMcAslan]

Extremely 😭

[@jennybenny8]

Why would the judge give this sweet baby to a career criminal addict?! Should be held accountable!!

[@christinekillen3852]

JUDGE MARK NEWMAN

[@shanns69]

I hope her “father” suffers the way this poor child did. Not sorry!

[@e.3251]

Biggest mistake giving Harmony to a killer father.

[@CaffeinatedCatLady]

My heart breaks for this Mother... she made mistakes but Seriously what kind of system takes a little girl from loving Foster parents and a Mom who's trying and gives sole custody to a Father living in his car!!! The entire system failed harmony 😢

[@princekareem]

If she hadn't made mistakes harmony wouldn't have been in foster care and then her monster of a father wouldn't have been able to assert his parental rights. The least she could do and did do is make noise to find Harmony two years after she was killed.

[@unapologeticallyauthentic]

I agree...

[@dejuhvu1793]

A mom that’s trying? Lol wtf 😂 she was a drug addict. Leaving Harmony with strangers and alone. Not to mention bringing her around drugs. Neither parent deserved that baby!

[@CaffeinatedCatLady]

@@dejuhvu1793 did you even watch the video?!?! Harmony was living with Foster parents that LOVED her!!! Her bio Mom was begging the court to allow them to adopt her!!!! She wasn't even with her Bio Mom That's trying! The court failed Harmony and her Bio Mom

[@polarbearsrus6980]

No, blame the mother and father, that's where it goes!!!

[@sarahmorley1031]

I don’t think anything has ever touched me the way little Harmony has. My heart breaks over and over thinking about such a sweet, innocent little girl going through such horror 💔

[@RcPlayer-tt2vw]

Nixmarry rip

[@alisha8586]

People are critizing the mother so much but she tried to report abuse she tried getting help no one would listen no one

[@elizabethgrogan8553]

​​@@Ann.1686 watched the video live and lots of hate against Crystal. She didn't murder Harmony. Shes lived a rough life. She has a lisp which detractors were blaming drugs. One, @Baby Girl was attacking her constantly and, when told she was being hateful, she responded with "truth isn't hateful". I called her out at the end and she couldn't answer because the live finished.

[@Sweet2-y7d]

People are so rude and wrong. And salfish crystal is a wonderful person and she's a wonderful mother as far as I'm concerned. She had safe places for her children to be We all go through things in life some of us go through. Rougher times than others. That doesn't make us bad people. We just sometimes make mistakes we should not be condemned for them for the rest of our liveshe wasn't hurting any one. It was him that was abusthe beauty. That's why they weren't together. And for that judge to give him full custody without her being there. He should be held accountable for that. She clearly loved her children. Make God-bless her and keeper from any negativity lady out. There we help people we don't bring them down. I'm sure she's In a lot of pain knowing what her baby girl went through. ❤️🙏

[@donnasantiago5016]

​@@Sweet2-y7dI agree 💯 with u!

[@rhondarichmond9259]

Bs when this first came out she never or has never shed one damn tear she loved her drugs more then her kids

[@alisha8586]

@@Sweet2-y7d that's what alot of people on social media do they critize, judge and knock someone down without knowing full details of anything never lived with them so they know absolutely nothing but are so quick to say your a piece of crap mother when she did try repeatedly to help save her daughter and dcf did nothing the judge who granted Adam custody without the mothers presence that should have never been allowed she did all that she could to try to help her daughter she befriended the foster parents who took harmony in while she was getting herself together that is the best thing any mother who loves there child could do instead of walking away from that situation she wanted to be apart of it and show that she still loved her daughter most parents don't ever do that when there child is placed in another home it shows she was a good mom and was trying her best I struggled addiction for ten years I've been there I know how hard it is to get your life back together I've now been clean 7 years now. The problem is people are so quick to think your a piece of crap once they hear drug addiction and treatment programs while being a parent she is suffering deeply because of this and there were other family members who were willing to take harmony and no one allowed that instead dcf and the judge put this little girl in thw hands of someone who cared very little about his kids and used his daughter as a punching bag when he was angry and it breaks my heart that this little girl could have been in a better home and the judge and dcf didn't allow that to happen this happens far to much in these cases involving child death someway shape or form dcf and judges are always part of the reason these children end up dead cause they don't do there job to protect these kids instead they want to get rid of the situation as quickly as possible an be done with it even when there's reports of abuse repeatedly they do nothing it's just getting sickening they should all be charged honestly in my opinion.

[@kimberlywheat6278]

If your doing drugs do not have kids

[@nadilenebudski]

You're*

[@Kimberle_]

This Poor Little Girl She didn't ask to be Here , She didn't Choose Her Parents , A Drug Addicted Mother A Demonic Evil Father And A Step Mother that Didn't Care At All They All 3 Failed Her ,They All 3 killed Her , She's Safe Now She's at a Place None of these People will Ever Know

[@miligutierrez9973]

I hope the stepmoms Children get taken away and get adopted into a good family in a far far far away land

[@w.i.t.c.h.1330]

The one thing that stuck with me is that Harmony didn't call Adam" Dad". Family members begging to take her... She needed care and love and the system failed her. It's excruciating to think about. Much love to her mother. She tried to give her children the lives she knew she couldn't give them until she got better , and the court handed her straight to the arms of a monster.😢

[@melancholygirl840]

Thank you for filling us in! What a beautiful little girl! I hope these monsters get what they deserve for what they did to this precious angel Harmony!

[@RottsIGs]

Everyone failed this child. From the judge who gave him custody, to every family member who didn't speak up for almost two years. They are all guilty.

[@tinawindham6958]

One uncle saw her with a black eye and why he didn’t rip Adams teeth out is beyond me. I guess they’re soft up there, men used to protect women and children.

[@RottsIGs]

@@tinawindham6958 right?? I can't even process it in my brain it's so outrageous. I couldn't imagine one month going by without seeing someone vulnerable.

[@viceb7]

​@@tinawindham6958well we don't what the uncle did but he at least reported it. Why she wasn't removed from that alone is baffling

[@tinaschultz1976]

Everybody failed this little girl 😢😢😢 Rest in peace sweet angel ❤🙏 Harmony 🦋🌹💙

[@stevenm3141]

Obviously the judge in the case of Harmony never assessed the father's ability to feed cloth and house the child. Nor did they take into account the fact he was a criminal!

[@peggypeggy4137]

This "father" shot someone in the face and also stabbed another person previously. Plus HE was a complete junkie, using every day. In this day and age with all the ability to cross reference someone's background, you would think that judge would have or could have taken a few minutes to look into the background of psycho dad who wanted Harmony for the benefits and food stamps. Her brother's foster parents wanted to adopt but A--H--- got custody

[@amandataylor5334]

What they truly do not take in is LOVE. What decent sober citizen LOVES this child.

[@lynnesun1969]

Bad parenting all around!!! This sweet girl was beaten more than once. I would of left town with my child!! The state knew these people get high etc they should of taking this child away from these two addicted people!!!

[@tinawindham6958]

I would’ve left also. When you know the truth…run. Keep your child safe as long as you can. When a child is 10,12… they know how to call 911, ask for help.

[@ThePoetInMyHeart]

Vinny did a great job with this interview-- asking relevant questions but giving Crystal plenty of time to speak without interruption. I cannot imagine the pain Crystal is feeling over this.

[@AshleyVestal]

She waited two years to call authorities. That's worse than Casey Anthony........ TWO YEARS

[@Black_Magic_Woman]

​@AshleyVestal no she didn't. She rang them straight after the last call she had with Harmony. There's documentation proving the mother made countless reports to dcf and the police over the years, they tried at one point to trace Adam, but he moved alot. Noone helped her. Until she threatened the mayor that she would go to the press if nobody helped her. Look into the case deeper and you'll see how insane this case was. So many people culpable.

[@ChillinwithJanel]

​@@Black_Magic_Womanikr and yes crystal suffered with addiction but she was trying and she even said she would have been happy with the foster parents adopting her....just sad all the way around addiction sucks I'm in recovery and I understand how hard it is to break the cycle I finally had to get on Suboxone...the Stuff out there anymore is garbage ill have 2 yrs the beginning of October 🎉🙏🏻

[@barbaraeddy5725]

Should never have happened,what about the missing 2 years? Respectively

[@dannysigurdson7108]

Respectively? Respective to what? I don't understand your comment

[@KimmySemak]

She said that she was living in the shelter with her son or had pregnant can’t remember and he had full custody and everytime they did facetime he would be in control saying what they can and can’t say. He just eventually kept ignoring her

[@udontknowjack]

Someone needs to jump behind this Mom and help her change some laws. Imagine overcoming addiction and STAYING sober in her situation. She is a Champ! So sorry this has happened.. We need change!

[@KimmySemak]

I agree 💯

[@LadyFDD]

What are we doing about the judge that gave Harmony to Monster Montgomery!?!? 😡 I mean it ppl, what can we do to get that m’fer disbarred and locked up?! Devastating! Why shouldn’t he have to pay?

[@y2ksurvivor]

Qualified Immunity protects him from prosecution as well as the social workers. Our laws need to change.

[@tinawindham6958]

Drug addicts don’t need to get pregnant. It’s a horrible life.

[@marilynschmidt6400]

​@@tinawindham6958 Some people who live straight lives don't make good parents either.

[@Thewu168]

@@y2ksurvivorstart locking up social workers there will be no left to care for these kids.

[@prevosher]

@@y2ksurvivor I agree laws need to change. At the very least , the VERY LEAST, this judge should explain to us what was his crazy reasoning, ( in his mind) that this precious child should be put with a man she didn’t know, a criminal, a drug addict. Are children really better with a biological family member?!?!?! I think not ! This makes me so angry. I think about this beautiful girl all the time

[@anomoly6414]

Everyone involved should be held accountable.

[@lorettascott5477]

How about the government who failed!!!!!!!!!

[@joditurrisi6004]

Oh you are so right

[@naomivantonder1161]

Including the mom. She failed Harmony first

[@lyndi_lou_who6591]

How can a woman tote a deceased child around in a bag between her two kids, and so much more and NOT HAVE TO DO TIME?!?! PLEASE tell me there is a way that law enforcement is banking on her messing up her end of the deal and them being able to prosecute her....she should be locked away FOREVER just like adam

[@joditurrisi6004]

There shouldn't have been such a plea deal period.

[@megane11222]

As a mother who lost custody to the state due to my addiction, my heart breaks for this woman. They contacted my daughter's father who hadnt seen her in her 3 years and eventually dismissed my daughter from my case so he could file for emergency custody through regular court. Thankfully I had money for a good lawyer who saved my babies. I saw some horrific stuff, families torn apart, so I truly feel for this woman. Once your rights are terminated youre not legally allowed to do anything. People dont seem to understand that. Prayers for this sweet girls family.

[@helpmeImpoor5314]

Why didn't you get help and get clean for your kids? I'll never understand how a mother doesnt bend heaven and earth to help her children. Why dont you care about them?

[@megane11222]

@tanjabuchholz5314 I did. 😉 They are great, respectable, upstanding citizens now. I have a disease that thankfully you must not have, but I would suggest looking into it a bit more. Just for your own understanding. Thankfully, I was given a second chance at life and me and my children are happy and healthy. Lots of love your way. ❤️

[@hateyoface5100]

How do you not change your ways for your children? Why bring them in this world if you're going to abandon them? Get an abortion if you're planning on being a deadbeat

[@hateyoface5100]

A disease? The disease being selfish and caring about yourself more than your children for some time..

[@LifeSurvivor217]

Good for you for getting the help you needed. You messed up but chose your child(ren) over drugs. THAT is what makes you different from the ones who keep choosing drugs. Yes, it may be an addiction, but things only change with a choice.

[@jinafromwv6391]

Harmony sure looked happy when she was with her mommy!! 🤍☀️

[@ChillinwithJanel]

❤❤🙏🏻💯

[@darkheartsartccollective]

Why did the mother wait TWO YEARS to report her daughter missing?

[@suedanim4653]

She tried the entire time to get someone to check on Harmony but nobody would take her seriously

[@victoriabradshaw1384]

literally no "additional research" was needed. she literally explained that. yall so quick to judge and cant even listen@@darkheartsartccollective

[@darkheartsartccollective]

@@nevaehleedawn2980 maybe just maybe when you become a mother, stay off the drugs. My son is 30 years old now. I have zero sympathy for Harmony’s biological “mother” who is now going to benefit financially from her daughter’s death.

[@ChillinwithJanel]

​@@darkheartsartccollectiveif you have never experienced addiction you would never understand....but to me the mom cared and was trying more than most parents that are addicts they pretty much gave her not only to her addict father but violent crimes smh....it's sad when I see ppl who don't understand how addiction works. . hard to break the cycle it can be done but the stuff now you have to get on Suboxone or methadone.. fetty is an evil drug and the meff... drugs change the whole way your brain is wired that is why addiction is considered a disease now. Do some research 👌🏻😁❤️

[@fernandaolivares7926]

I can't believe they handed this girl to a fellon, that judge was the one who killed her. Another child goes through the cracks...

[@christinekillen3852]

JUDGE MARK NEWMAN

[@earth0128]

Harmony was in danger the moment she was born, everyone failed her. Many including the judge should be forever haunted by her murder. R.I.P. Harmony ✨

[@eleanorbacosa4063]

Drug addicts should not have children.....

[@The_Crusty_Old_Hag_Next_Door]

There are normal people who should not have children! Don’t just single out drug addicts! How many abused children come from normal homes?? MANY! TOO MANY! Open your eyes & your mind! Adam is low life scum hopefully he’ll get his in prison.

[@victoriabradshaw1384]

People who judge others and can't understand the nature of a disease or that people CAN AND DO recover, are TRULY the ones who should not have children.

[@nj8215]

I totally believe this mom. The courts are always trying to protect the father's right even if they are addicts and dangerous. I had a consultation with a lawyer that told me i had no right to protect my kids from their violent addicted faher. They deserve to have a dad. Are you kidding?

[@dawnatkinson7704]

Yep. My ex's lawyer argued that even murderers in jail get to see their kids. Unflippingbelievable!

[@amysanders1324]

I really feel for Crystal... My ex took my daughter after I had full custody for 4 years. She is now 17 and I have no relationship with her because of him. When she was 6 months old he put me in a choke hold and i almost passed out and dropped the baby. He went to jail. Way back after she turned 1 he literally effed with my head to make me think one thing and made me put a stop to the CS payments. He didn't like the choices I made and took me to court while I was in surgery. I am still cordial to him but he is still to this day is not...almost like he has some sort of animosity towards me...

[@nameunknown5736]

It's true. I don't really wanna go into my story, but it seems as though courts protect the father's rights more and more these days. It doesn't even matter if you have proof! Not every mother is vindictive some really are trying to protect their children! 😡

[@polarbearsrus6980]

No, the system is overwhelmed... the parents are to blame.

[@awk0becs]

Thank you Crystal for this interview. Praying for your healing.

[@thenightporter]

One thing I like about Vinnie is his passionate advocacy for victims, especially children

[@nicolemarie3037]

It’s hard getting clean and sober 💔 keep it up!!

[@abbeyball6890]

I've struggled with addiction my whole life (2 years sober today) & I fought hard to get sober for my daughter. I was lucky to have my parents step in while I went through programs. My heart breaks for Harmony and her mom & family. It's just unspeakable what happened to this little girl by this monster. Kayla the step monster should also get charged with her murder.

[@polarbearsrus6980]

Easy to blame the law... the blame starts and ends with the parents.

[@lyndi_lou_who6591]

Hearing the details of that day make me physically ill. Adam is a monster...and kayla too...how can a "woman who has given birth to children" (ill never use the word "mother" for kayla) how could she know what happened ALL THOSE YEARS!!!!! AND NOT SAY ANYTHING?!?!??! ONLY WHEN SHE WAS PROMISED TIME OFF HER SENTENCE!!!! oh my god...i cant even fathom parents doing such things! Kayla needs to rot in prison too!!! How can they let her out?!!?

[@gatdemun]

I’m so sorry Krystal. I know you were tryin to get better. I’ve been there. Harmony deserved your love and you should be proud she was happy when she was with you. Don’t give up

[@MelissaBartoli]

Why isn’t the stepmother saying where the body is?

[@peggypeggy4137]

At (39:30) Crystal talks about the Kayla not knowing where Harmony is. I don't think Kayla knows at this point . Having said that, Kayla had plenty of opportunity to contact authorities as the "dad" carried Harmony's remains around with them for months. The details are horrifying. The only right thing Kayla did was to tell authorities what "dad" did to Harmony, so he can be put away once and for all. Kayla went along with everything he did and could have done so much more to prevent this horrific abuse.

[@SarahWildes-do9qw]

Kayla does not know.

[@Teresa-Anne]

Another child FAILED by EVERYONE! This has to STOP!!!!!! These judges and child protection services ARE FAILING! Hold them accountable! 😡

[@christinekillen3852]

JUDGE MARK NEWMAN

[@staceyb.5878]

Let's have some grace with Crystal. Yes she let drugs get her into a situation where she lost her children. That is a FAR FAR cry from killing her own child with her bare hands or even sitting there toting around the body of a child in a stroller with other children. In her darkest moments she fought for her daughter. If it wasn't for her who knows how long it would have been until someone reported Harmony missing. Adam and Kayla aren't human and we shouldn't put Crystal in a category with those two pieces of trash. Think about it how far of a stretch is it for you to do drugs? Now think how far of a stretch is it for you to punch a child to death or tote a corpse around?

[@lindseystein9676]

I agree, she should not be lumped in with those two. Obviously, it’s horrible to do drugs around kids, but drugs don’t suddenly turn people violent. Drugs lower inhibitions, they don’t suddenly turn a person into a murderer.

[@darksparklez-IcU812]

Amen

[@i-am-frenchie2480]

​@lindseystein9676 unfortunately she picked the wrong courthouse that day. If she new the father was that bad why didn't she be there for her daughter 😢

[@fernandaolivares7926]

I agree, I just hope she will stop bringing children into this world and start a good life for herself. She is not in a place in her life where she can take care of someone else, she needs to understand that and move forward.

[@MrsWild29]

@@i-am-frenchie2480- not fair at all. She shouldn’t have had to pick is the point.

[@lisacrisp3343]

I saw the CPS worker on the stand and he said when children are interviewed, they might be in the same room with the parent. If the parent is the person accused of abuse or neglect, I do not believe that. I have a bachelor's degree in social work. I worked for CPS/DCBS in Kentucky. There is NO excuse for not interviewing the child alone. How can a child tell you what's going on in front of their abuser. This worker did NOT follow up. Ridiculous

[@sandraperkins7706]

I hope this is investigated as to why the judge(who) made this decision to give her to the father, who are these people & why they thought she would be safe there & the follow ups not done right???

[@vernareed2692]

Harmony was such a darling little girl!! Such a doll,her sweet face and smile 😢!!

[@sarahgreen9063]

I hope to never have to experience this kind of loss. I cannot IMAGINE myself dealing with this kind of trauma. Adam, you are a vile human being and i hope every cellmate in that prison makes your life miserable.

[@oldeskoolnana7543]

Oh I think they will. Baby killers aren't well liked in prison. I'm not a violent person but in his case I'll make an exception. 😡🤬🤬

[@michellejames5953]

These are the tragedies from pulling funding away from DCS. There’s not enough social workers to keep an eye on these kids that are being raised by addicts. Adam was a violent criminal that should’ve never been able to ever get custody. My heart aches for this little girl that had nobody to help her. I hope her Mother keeps staying strong and doesn’t relapse

[@NovemberRain007]

I’m really trying to have grace for Crystal but…. she obviously chose drugs over her beautiful baby girl, she even chose to be at Jameson’s court date rather than Harmony’s which is when Harmony was placed with Adam… Crystal is pointing fingers left and right, but as mother’s we have the duty to protect our babies right when we learn we are pregnant… and Crystal did not attempt to stay clean, not even for her baby😢💔

[@BLUEGREEN65]

Exactly!

[@kristinludwig4828]

Yeah, I’m with you on this. Saying that “mommy’s trying to be better” and that “she was fine with that” because she had friends is a REALLY bad sign right there. Just because kids are resilient doesn’t mean they should have to be. It’s seems like every single adult in every position of authority completely let her down. None of this would have been an issue if her parents weren’t both drug addicted.

[@viceb7]

How do you choose between your two kids court dates though? The judge should've allowed for a delay etc and this likely woiod have never happened

[@lololoanna]

​@@viceb7Is there evidence it was even brought to the judge? So far there's no concrete details just hearsay from Crystal.

[@leahflower9924]

I don't know how long she was with Adam but most women know when the father of their kids is violent I'm sure she didn't think he was capable of murder but still

[@somethingcleverrrr]

And there are STILL people who think drugs are not a problem in the world.

[@kamysailings877]

Justice for Harmony!

[@megl8566]

That angel's "mother" is as much to blame as Adam Montgomery, she put her needs and wants before her precious child and put her directly in harms way ,a good mother doesn't do that ,I have ZERO sympathy for her

[@mhopkins999]

Heartbreaking. Simply heartbreaking

[@Dragonfly5455]

Harmony paid the ultimate price for her parents' poor choices. It is a tragedy that the adults in her life failed her.

[@southernbell7]

So you thought a guy thats been in iail a lot would make a good father??? Woman you have to do better

[@rayna20663]

I domt think she meant to get pregnant so itd be more of she needs to care for herself more and live a better life which involves being away from men likke this

[@DubsEire]

Heartbreaking, poor woman I hope the people involved in letting this evil man have custody of Harmony are held to account. Lessons to be learned.

[@leeannarose6384]

I want Harmony's mother to know that I for one, believe she fought for her daughter and most likely felt no one was listening to her. I have been in that situation. I fought so hard for my kids after child services gave custody to a junkie child molester and no one would get them out of there, it took 9 years to get them out even tho they would have been much better off with me or almost anyone else. I could here the pain coming from you that reminds me of what I felt then. Luckily my kids survives physically and I'm so sorry that you're baby was taken by the nightmare you feared

[@j4kgang921]

Why did she wait 2 years to look for Harmony or tell police???

[@jeanleigh185]

Bull! she had 3 chances plus gave her a son away ,screw her

[@kellywatts6227]

Wow both had drug issues and that judge chooses that psycho monster that destroyed that angel, so sad.

[@ElissaSarto]

The Commonwealth of Mass investigated Harmoney's case and produced a massive report. That report tells Harmoney's story - no need to look further, especially her bio mom who barely saw or knew her since infancy. She was taken almost immediately and remained in and out of foster care for far too many years. This is heartbreaking all around, but this interview is a sham.

[@lilirishgrl]

Governor sununu of NH thinks there is more to the story. People should read that report in Rolling Stone as well.

[@patriciastaley5707]

Not only should both parents be found guilty but cps should be charged also

[@texasterri2002]

Crystal, thank you for sharing your beautiful daughter, Harmony's story. Prayers up for your continued strength to get Justice for sweet Harmony. 🙏

[@changed4ever622]

Crystal my heart goes out to you. Adam is a monster. I don't know why he got custody with his background. How can a father punch out a little girl like a man and killing her. I'm praying for your healing. I can't imagine but I can imagine Adam getting jail house justice.

[@lq8470]

My heart breaks for her and her Mom praying for your strength Kristal I'm so sorry

[@iffyangel3380]

Seriously? She didn't even look for her child for 2 YEARS!!!

[@jgsg2620]

@@iffyangel3380she had been trying for 2 years, she had been asking and begging the police and CPS to look into finding her daughter but just ignored her until Krystal (harmony’s mom) went to the news channels and started making noise about her daughter missing. That’s when finally the police and CPS started looking into it.

[@Robin1823]

This is so tragic, and so devastating. How can anyone who is human not weep for this poor beautiful innocent baby. She came into the world with the cards stacked against her. BEYOND SHAME, with all the agencies who are supposed to be supporting this child, from the social services to the judge who assigned her fate-you all have blood on your hands! When do these social services get their act together? There are no excuses as to why this child was not saved. Why were children living in a car with drug addict parents?

[@jenniferhewitt4100]

So sorry mom you or Harmony didn't deserve this adam is just eval

[@Hopesbrizze]

I don’t care what a court says you’re not going to keep me from my babies. I would be outside your door everyday when it came to seeing my baby or getting my child

[@BritTV7053BrittneyLewis]

I physically felt my heart break and I have cried almost daily since hearing this child’s story. I pray those that should have protected her get tormented in this life and after. I pray the judge or CPS loose sleep thinking of her for the rest of their pathetic lives.

[@christinekillen3852]

JUDGE MARK NEWMAN

[@debkb7]

Oh my goodness this is awful. The step mother needs to be charged too. She originally said Adam dropped her off at work and was taking Harmony to her mother.

[@lindabrawley4369]

Harmony was so beautiful and a very precious baby girl. Her death really saddens me to the core. Her monster freaking evil evil sorry excuse of a dad NEEDS TO TELL WHERE SHE IS SO SHE CAN BE LAID TO REST AND FLOWERS PUT ON HER SITE. REST IN GOD'S WONDEFUL LOVING SAFE ARMS.

[@michellehatfield7551]

This poor woman. My heart absolutely breaks for her.

[@haileytaylor7909]

the mother waited 2 years to report her kid missing..

[@marilynschmidt6400]

​@@haileytaylor7909 Did she?

[@jgsg2620]

@@haileytaylor7909 the mother didn’t wait 2 years to report her missing, the mother reported her missing way before that but the police and CPS in Massachusetts and New Hampshire ignored her. It was finally went harmony’s mom went to the news and started making noise that finally did the police take an interest in the case.

[@yolandawilson9852]

​@@jgsg2620thank you. I hate when people put out misinformation and others believe it before edging their own research. Did they not listen?? Not only did the mother make noise but so did Adam's uncle and his family. CPS, the police, and the courts system for some reason wouldn't listen. It's absolutely disgusting. My Mom is a lawyer and she tells me how CPS won't listen to people and the child ends up being hurt in the end. CPS has too much power. Where I'm from they get $30,000/year for a child. Most times they take kids that shouldn't be taken and leave kids that should be taken. I wonder why?? Maybe because they get a bunch of money for a child and don't want to use it on children that need it. Follow the money and you'll find the truth. Just like Adam taking Harmony so he could get her disability money so he and Kayla could get high. R.I.P. Harmony. I'm so sorry you went through this. Watch over your Mommy and siblings. ❤❤❤❤

[@polarbearsrus6980]

Life was not normal... this woman is delusional. The child was living in a nightmare, she's disgusting!!!!!

[@April.Showers.]

I cried…. I cried my eyes out watching this mother go through recounting court dates, who harmony was as a little girl…. I’m balling!!!! Let me make this clear, mom is NOT deflecting or denying her addiction issues or problems during this time! She knows those children needed a better life and was willing to do that for them while she fought her own demons. To know this judge didn’t set a continuance due to a second child case… PLEASE I HOPE this judge is investigated, something!!!!!

[@polarbearsrus6980]

She could have tried harder to get off drugs... and why is she laughing so much? This is disgusting, start the blame with the mother. Has anyone verified the things she's saying?

[@April.Showers.]

@@polarbearsrus6980 if you knew the case better, you would know none of what you said was even irrelevant. Addiction had beat the crap out of this country and many others around the world. Being in the medical field for 22 years, what is appalling, inappropriate and disrespectfully disgusting is your comment. They have verified everything the mother is saying. The judge that handed this child to AM should be held accountable for his unjustifiable ruling. The foster mom and another family were ready and willing to adopt this baby. The state failed this child. No one so much as even followed up with a well visit with AM’s back ground.

[@mandyD]

Crystal needs to find a way to be brutally honest about her mistakes and talk to young girls embarking on the horrific path she took. Warn young girls about the attraction these monsters have. Warn them against drugs. Warn them against the rebellion. Tell them about Harmony's story. I pray Crystal can find the strength to do this. The horror needs to be told. Reality of destroying a baby's life due to the totally wrong choice. Young girls need to know this. God bless Crystal. RIP little Harmony.

[@1959aak]

This poor little girl never stood a chance with parents like these.

[@mushyPeas602]

She’s no saint. She is also to blame for failing that child.

[@vikkilooper4075]

She may have some blame but if it weren't for her fighting to find her daughter nobody would even know she was missing/dead

[@riggaxmorris]

​@@vikkilooper4075I agree with this to an extent. I feel like waiting any more than a month TOPS to report her missing or try to figure out where she is, is inexcusable

[@lyndseyalbert8008]

Do people just comment on the video and not watch the actual freaking video? Because some of these comments with some peoples opinions are so judge mental, cruel and redundant especially since Harmony's biological mother filled in the holes in the time line when it came to her actions in trying stay in Harmony's life as well as trying to find her. Im not saying this woman didnt make mistakes when it came to Harmony because she absolutely did. But when it came to the time of Harmony's court hereing and on, that woman was not given a fair shot whats so ever when she was trying to stay in her daughter's life and thats where our system seems to constantly drop the ball and children are dieing because of it. CPS and our Family Court System needs to do better and people need to be held accountable when they screw up this royaly, these babys deserves soooo much better then this bs...

[@ladyfreedomsrawnarratives]

Wow what a raw video. I am glad Vinnie and the producers allowed her to talk. I think Crystal is vert strong for standing up and telling her story and Harmony’s story the best she can. It’s important to see what’s happening in the court system and in family services so we can make the changes to help save children from being forced into the hands of the wrong people. ❤ my heart breaks for Harmony! 💔💔💔

[@tinawindham6958]

That judge needs a lot of publicity for this…say HIS name and put his face out there

[@christinekillen3852]

@@tinawindham6958 JUDGE MARK NEWMAN

[@JustMe-mh2pn]

and where was the excellent MOM when her daughter had been missing for 2 years

[@tracyburford9042]

How could a judge do this? Well I hope he thinks about this precious angel everyday because it’s his fault what happen to this poor baby he did this. This precious little baby how could he let this happen but we reap what we sew!

[@tomprice7885]

This poor little Angel. I’m devastated by this. What a special soul ❤