Harmony Montgomery's Mother Joins Closing Arguments with Vinnie Politan

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[@Wherethewindblows524]

Vennie ur the kindest person on KZbin

[@maybe3644]

@@Wherethewindblows524 mother should be charged not a victim u guys are fake news not calling her out

[@diamondeyez135]

​@maybe3644 the mom, no way, you can't be serious, listen to the whole story and tell me that!!!!

[@Butterflywings2009]

@@diamondeyez135why don't you start from the beginning to the end on this case.... the biological mother is guilty too failed her child 3 time's... Not to mention she has two other kids after Harmony but wants to talk about Kayla as a parent having another child... 🙄🙄

[@kathyrama4570]

Harmony was so beautiful. She looked like a little Angel. I hope and pray Harmony is found.

[@kluv7139]

LOL... Harmony appeared to be what every little girl should be... goofy..cute and lovable...wonderful and a joy...

[@sad.jackfr00t]

@@kluv7139why is OP’s comment funny?

[@ceegee-gg6kr]

It doesn't matter where harmonys body is...its turned to dust by now. But her soul is still alive and in heaven I'm sure. That sperm donor demon of a father should suffer for the rest of his miserable life behind locked bars!

[@sissy4506]

The judge should be accountable as well as CPS

[@animallivesmatter7483]

And so should Crystal! She lost her kids for drugs....for drugs. It was her fault Harmony was sent to the father she should of stopped using or perhaps let one of the many rehabs actually work

[@Jeannabeam]

It sure is Crystals fault but the Judge and CPS should still be held accountable for putting her in the hands of a drug addict and violent criminal. Laws involving children need to be changed and there needs more action and less talk on these podcasts. I want to help make that happen. Any suggestions out there???

[@waypay1]

@@Jeannabeam The judge made the decision based on ASFA, which is federal law signed by Bill Clinton. You're mad about 30 years too late.

[@animallivesmatter7483]

@@Jeannabeam Write to the Ombuds office if there is one in the state and start writing your congress and representatives and to CPS and also the Department of Health. Letters to the editor of your local newspaper and hopefully inspire other people to do the same

[@y2ksurvivor]

"Qualified Immunity" is why judges are rarely, if ever, held accountable.

[@michelleseveney9113]

I love that Vinnie is wearing a pink tie 💗💗💗 Harmony’s favorite color 💗💗💗

[@claricelyles8398]

Wow, that's really sweet!

[@pamcollins1651]

Vinnie has so much empathy and anger when crimes are committed against babies/children especially!

[@lillymcewen6309]

Her favourite colour was purple

[@NotSoNormal1987]

The tie looks purple to me

[@lillymcewen6309]

@@NotSoNormal1987 me too

[@chicandshabbyfurniturebyre7228]

Kayla watched him kill sweet Harmony. She sat right next to him while he beat her to death. She wasn’t even beaten at that time. It was after Harmony was killed he started abusing her. They are equally responsible. You only hear he killed sweet Harmony. NO THEY KILLED HER! Then moved her body all over the place. Gross absolutely gross she’s not held accountable whatsoever and is made to look innocent.

[@kookietherapy9398]

IKR! She made her choice when she entered the methadone clinic after the car attack on Harmony, and did not ask for help at that very moment. She dug a deep hole for herself after that. I think the only reason she cried about Harmony was bc she heard her bones cracking when her body was shoved into that canvas bag. Wicked humans, the 2 of them.

[@Rayofsunshine86]

Been saying this all along and I don't understand how this wasn't picked up during trial. Him beating that POS only started AFTER Harmonys death.

[@notsorryyouretriggered]

what really made me sad is when she said “I thought she was asleep” and when prompted to elaborate she says “because she would usually just fall asleep after it” I will never forget that testimony. Poor sweet Harmony , in her condition, soiled, after the blows, she just went to sleep. What could she do? 😢 Neither of them would help her! RIP HARMONY ❤

[@kluv7139]

Shame on DCYF that allowed Adam to get his filthy hands on Harmony...Crystal was doing her best and was complying with the system.. Harmony had a stable home via foster care as Crystal was also dealing with the adoption of Jamison by a loving family that also wanted Harmony and that request was denied.. As Jamison adoption was being finalized in one courtroom via Judge Carol Erskine..there was a hearing for Harmony in another courtroom with Judge Mark Newman on the same day and at about the same time..Each court was aware of this conflict and each proceeded accordingly.. Handing Harmony over to a convicted felon without the proper investigation nor follow-up despite reports and no medical or school records.. Social Security could have stopped the check based on documented requirements for Harmony's care.. There a re sooooooo many red flags that could have saved Harmony..however the system was toooooooo busy punishing Crystal... Do we love Harmony or Not? Harmony's Law... let's start with these two Jusdges... one wrote a book based on this case and the other retired... Wow as Harmony is still DEAD!

[@MakeupMobster]

Totally agree. It burns me that she sat by. She is no victim.

[@UnseenOct]

He's giving crystal way too much credit. The UNCLE is the one who made noise. He told a dozen people, including Crystal, about her black eye. He went on the news to keep the story alive. He called DCFS. Crystal didn't check on her or report her missing for years.

[@Avbzee]

They blocked her on all platforms and changed his number and moved several times. She was trying.

[@METHHEADTOMORRI]

@@Avbzee she did not care about that baby! if I'm blocked on all social media, I'm making a hell of a stink about my missing child. she failed her at birth and so did her " father" in the end. She is in this for her 15 min of fame and money. EVERYONE involved in this case should be in prison... mother down to the judge!

[@Avbzee]

She even called CPS and got no help

[@UnseenOct]

@@Avbzee I would have searched on foot for my baby. She didn't tell the police department in the city they were in until years later, and theyre the ones who finally did something. That would have been my first stop! NTM, she snuck around to let Adam see Harmony when DCFS was telling her not to. She admitted he was violent during their relationship too, and STILL gave him overnights secretly. The truth is she cared more about drugs than her daughter. That's why she lost her and that's why she did the bare minimum to look for harmony for a LONG time. I feel for addicts, but have some accountability

[@erismana2105]

@@Avbzee she put her kids at risk by choosing drugs over them don't even say she was trying

[@lesliecas2695]

Three children living in a car in New England is traumatic enough. Having two maniacs😮 being the adults in charge makes it so much worse. .

[@susankustich1720]

and can you imagine the child having all those accidents and they didn't change her and clean her up! Totally outrageous!

[@lalaboo251]

In the Winter no less, NH winters are serious business

[@eastcoastbeauty2925]

I live in New England and I could never imagine those poor babies those 2 monsters do not deserve any children

[@toeachitsown2050]

High the whole time. How did this even happen? People obviously knew

[@taraerskine3954]

Ikr! WTH ppl knew kids were sleeping & living in a car? In the winter? That's awful!!

[@rachealfaucher4520]

“i look forward to my upcoming trial” proceeds to *NOT* show up

[@bbloodyangel1]

hes a narcissist and has manipulated everyone in his life successfully, but these were drug addicts and family, he didnt expect the rest of the world to be smarter.

[@pamcollins1651]

That’s what I don’t get🤷‍♀️ how did he get away with that? Why wasn’t he made to attend his trial every single minute of every day! I live in Australia and I’m pretty sure that every suspect/defendant here wouldn’t get away with that.

[@thebella422]

@@pamcollins1651 from what I understand, it was his right not to attend the trial but I believe he has to attend sentancing

[@ericstanford7670]

He’s a coward!

[@sonjjafinigan7854]

@@mattthompson9160I would pay your bail! 🦘🇦🇺

[@jendee1260]

“it offends him that people see him for who he is.” facts! THAT is why he refuses to show his face.

[@joanneclarke952]

And he’s not used to being “called out” people were genuinely scared of him I reckon.

[@cherylsingh6985]

Nothing offends him he has NO FEELINGS

[@carolynm9638]

Besides the physical treatment Harmony received, the last year of her life must’ve been totally terrifying living with those two monsters for a little girl that age.

[@nicolelammers2811]

That Judge should be charged also.

[@sad.jackfr00t]

Yep-Judge MARK NEWMAN dropped Harmony Montgomery into the hands of her abuser/murderer. He needs to be held accountable for putting Harmony directly in harms way.

[@Wtzup777]

Has any action been taken against him? At least he should be named and shamed, then sacked.

[@sad.jackfr00t]

@@Wtzup777 not from what I know. All I’ve heard is that he’s retired now.

[@y2ksurvivor]

Judges are rarely held accountable.

[@nicolelammers2811]

@y2ksurvivor we the people have constitutional rights. There are more of us ,than them.

[@loridegrande2350]

Only a coward hurts a child

[@James_Doyle83]

And animals

[@lottoo5693]

@@James_Doyle83 depends if the animal attacks u

[@marianneknapp4846]

How did he get custody with that record? Appauling 🤬🤢🤡🤬

[@avacadoguacamole7593]

useless cps system. Could flip a coin and find a better parent for the kids.

[@toribern816]

Appalling 😂 sorry for being a grammar nazi.

[@Mojofoe]

@@avacadoguacamole7593the CPS system doesn’t make the laws. Parents can have criminal backgrounds and still have rights to their kids.

[@cdelane3335]

The mother had a court date in another court and missed the custody court date. Instead of her lawyer asking for more time, he allowed the judge to go ahead. So the judge was pissed she didn't show up and gave that sweet baby to a monster. Is what I am hearing.

[@sad.jackfr00t]

@@cdelane3335yep, this is correct. Judge MARK NEWMAN dropped Harmony Montgomery into the hands of her murderer and should be held accountable for putting Harmony directly in harms way.

[@cherilynnsorensen3637]

Kayla is just as guilty she laid down and had another baby while poor harmony is dead rotting above her and Adams head she didn't give two craps about harmony she had two years to go tell someone and get help please her tears mean nothing she's crying cause she and Adam got caught keep her locked up justice for harmony rest in enteral peace 🕊️ little one you deserved so much better

[@marybryner5562]

Harmony deserved PARENTS THAT LOVED HER - NOT THE MONSTERS THAT MURDERED HER

[@cherilynnsorensen3637]

@@marybryner5562 I agree 💯

[@resilient5557]

⁠@@marybryner5562all children deserve love

[@Butterflywings2009]

Adam killed her... Trying to falsely accuse someone of a crime is a crime so people need to stop trying to falsely accuse people of a crime they didn't actually commit and evidence and fingerprints prove that she didn't

[@jmaples8226]

Harmony acted mature for her age because she had to. She was in survival mode her whole damn life.

[@irenecintron4367]

Kayla needs to be held accountable as well, she was indirectly involved

[@marybryner5562]

“indirectly” !!?? She was right there - SHE WAS AN ACCOMPLICE TO MURDER!!

[@amandaduerk5866]

I feel like there has to be a way to make her do the time she deserves. They must have something they can convict her of.

[@irenecintron4367]

@@marybryner5562 meaning she didn’t actually cause the passing of that beautiful girl that cowardly animal did. Never said she wasn’t an accomplice

[@ashleighrose8115]

The mother does too... Don't doubt she loved her kid and addiction is a heck of a thing but no one just takes your kid away because you struggle with addiction... She lived such a GREAT life with her mom, that the state took her away?! Every single person in that little girls life FAILED her, including her own mother...

[@Phoenix8Rising]

@@amandaduerk5866 She admitted to hitting her over her "accidents".

[@stavonscott2119]

people sitting here trying to say they feel sorry for crystal. Feel sorry for harmony who had 3 different parents fail her, and multiple other grown adults.

[@Jammn126]

Kayla needs to stay where she is for awhile. She did not tell anyone about Harmony.

[@courtenay8745]

Adam is nothing but a coward. He should man up and tell where she is

[@charlotte_stevens]

He doesn't know how to be a real man, he's a coward! To further punish Crystal and all those that love Harmony, he will never tell where her remains are (what's left of them) 😞

[@amalalshaikh6518]

I hope other inmate let him speak

[@sad.jackfr00t]

He won’t say anything because he’s not a man. He’s a loser, a fearful little boy because things aren’t going his way.

[@annettelacey7913]

​@@amalalshaikh6518or make him speak up,

[@Hazeldays313]

She's in a drain pipe and sewer system. It came out at trial how he dismembered her

[@judyvannatta9797]

Omg Where in the hell is the Judge that allowed this!!

[@griceltorres7701]

How Kayla got away with it is just horrible. She should have been punished, too.

[@SarahWildes-do9qw]

Again. She took a plea so they could convict him.

[@sad.jackfr00t]

She’s in prison… she is doing her time for the part she played, which was lying to State officials/grand jury. She wasn’t the one who abused/murdered Harmony. She was an accessory to it, yes-but not an accomplice. She didn’t play an equal role to Adam, in the eyes of the law. It may not seem fair, but the law isn’t always fair. It takes concerned citizens to have legislators change the law so people like Kayla can be held more accountable for her inaction. Plus, like the person above me said, she took a plea deal to avoid more time.

[@griceltorres7701]

@sad.jackfr00t she is in prison for perjury and not because she is being punished for Harmony's case. She got away with it and it's not right or fair.

[@natzvoe]

@@sad.jackfr00t how many times would you comment defending her? You might be right about bystanders vs accessory but it is absolutely sickening watching her testify high as a kite on state sponsored methadone. The least they could’ve done is to let her go through the withdrawal without any or give her a lower dose! The system failed Harmony in so many ways yet they are concerned about this subhuman’s drug addiction needs ?

[@sad.jackfr00t]

@@natzvoe I’m not defending her-in every single comment regarding Kayla that I’ve made, I’ve said that what she did (or didn’t do) was morally reprehensible. I’m simply pointing out the FACT that her inaction isn’t a crime-it easily could become one through legislation, but as of right now, her inaction isn’t a crime and that’s why she’s only been charged with perjury. She also took a plea deal. She’s in prison for perjury regarding what happened to Harmony/what Adam did to her, so yes, she’s being punished for her role in Harmony’s case-Kayla took a plea deal so she wouldn’t get more time. There is a legal difference between being an accomplice and being an accessory, and that difference is important in a court case. Again, I’m not saying she’s innocent-her inaction is morally reprehensible, and any decent human being (let alone a mother) would put themselves in harms way before allowing someone to harm a child. She’s not a decent human being-I never said she was. I’m simply commenting on the law, not the morals/ethics behind it. I’m trying to explain why she didn’t get more time.

[@TheRandomINFJ]

Crystal, we have a little search party going on this weekend. Sunday will be the 4 year anniversary of the day the U-Haul was rented. We'll be searching in NH & MA. Please know us locals ARE on the case 💕

[@mainehypnosisllc3294]

No way should Kayla be out of jail to get pregnant again

[@annettelacey7913]

And to get her kids back

[@danidan9917]

The kids are adopted out. She will never get them back she's been told that already

[@CJ-ni1mu]

She should never be able to be around kids ever again!!! I hope her 3 kids are safe with someone far away from the nightmare they were born into. Hopefully not family, plenty of people that would adopt those kids and keep them safe!

[@amyd6591]

I didn’t realize she had a third kid with him!

[@taraerskine3954]

If she has another baby it will be taken away from her at birth!!! She did nothing in jail for her children? She didn't take advantage of all the programs available to her! 18 months is nothing? For all the lives she destroyed?

[@MithrilMagic]

When her mom said “she didn’t ask to be born.” I LOST it. I’ve cried over this case so many times. I did social work for over 15 years and I had to leave the field because it was just so hard. I struggled with infertility and endured 6 early term miscarriages and 1 still birth and seeing children constantly abused and neglected and pushing and pushing to get children taken out of those situations and going as far as I could and then having my “superiors” NEVER listen! Sitting in hearings and seeing these abusers deny what they had done. My husband and I are going to adopt. But that is also hard! Because in some cases, biological parents who have NO BUSINESS getting their children back make it very difficult. Obviously coming from the social work field I realize that keeping children with their biological family’s is always the first choice as long as everything is settled and they’re safe, but too many times, these children are in danger! Fostering to adopt is a hard route but that’s what we’re going to do. I pray for strength every single day. And I pray that little girl finds peace and her Mama finds peace as well. I can’t imagine what she has gone through and will go through the rest of her life.

[@leakoa]

🙏🙏🙏

[@Karen-vw4fn]

I hope you and your husband get the precious baby you want to Foster and adopt your going to make a great mum and dad

[@reginathompson9350]

Sending prayers.

[@marydiaz6205]

You are so right! My sincere sympathy for all your losses! I worked in behavioral health and retied early because I saw and heard things that were being done to children by family and family friends that were appalling and evil! CPS and the justice system contradict each other in cases or look the other way! God please bless the children and the beast because humankind has become debased!!!!

[@tpw9099]

God bless you ❤if he’s in control it’ll work out for you! Put your trust in his hands❤

[@emakelley6807]

I would be shocked if they were able to recover any of her…. But I understand how much she must want Harmony to properly rest and not be lost. Her body is at rest somewhere with our Mother Earth where we all return to one day. 🌸

[@charmainesanders8734]

Amen!

[@bonniekellyromeo9073]

You said that best. For her Mothers sake, I hope that she can come to terms with that.

[@kimberlygirten2635]

She was 5 how could anyone hurt a defenseless innocent Child my heart breaks for this mom

[@Hazeldays313]

She was getting high while her kid was getting beaten daily. She could have stepped in a LONG time ago

[@karenkrejci1367]

I so agree with you! The parents are the root of the problem! @@Hazeldays313. You go

[@MariaG-mp3bd]

The mom should of Not put Drugs above her children so she's responsible to, all these adults are responsible

[@Mojofoe]

Super weird flex for the mom to be on here talking about the dad when she failed her daughter as well. This poor child honestly didn’t have a chance with these two as parents. Rest well sweet Angel.

[@idajeanwalker5340]

Why did her mother wait so long to report her missing? As a mother, I couldn’t imagine one minute not knowing where my child is.

[@BeaIEngio]

Time moves past very quickly when you're deep in addition. A week can feel like a day when you're high, then you sleep for a week, then it's Christmas again already.

[@MariaCourtney-mp1wi]

I agree, I could have spent any time not seeing my children.

[@ellenhood1356]

She didn't know Harmony was missing 😊

[@grymeyworld]

@@BeaIEngio that’s no excuse. The real reason is because she was a bad mother.

[@danidan9917]

​@@ellenhood1356you're right ..because she didn't GAF

[@winter23987]

I feel so happy that Crystal is finally getting to make her voice heard and get everything out there and off her chest. I just wish she could be reunited with her daughter now that she is clean and the two of them could live a happy, safe life together where Harmony is loved, adored and cherished like she should have been.

[@annettelacey7913]

I feel so bad for crystal,She kept trying to get clean & she is clean now which is so great I prey for crystal,

[@soniatorres5227]

Once again she has priority wrong. Can’t a friend take her child to bus stop so she can make it to the hearing ? The parole hearing she must be there

[@lessaanderson6785]

My heart breaks watching this. Bless u Crystal stay strong please stay sober and u are obviously a very strong woman 🙏🙏🙏🙏please continue your story and speak the truth.

[@Butterflywings2009]

@@soniatorres5227 Exactly 💯💯 history repeats itself once again

[@danalofland52]

Surely There's someone out there can donate a vehicle to her..there's alot of freebies going on in the 🌎. Praying for Crystal and her family..Hope the find little Harmony so everyone can live in peace...

[@gailmiler2797]

Unfortunately it doesn't sound as though what remains of Harmony's little body is intact. But she has many many people worldwide who have thought about her and grieved for her. It seems like that will have to be her memorial- and it's substantial- rather than a physical memorial.

[@AudretteK]

I don’t think Adam will ever tell were he placed the various bags. Also I remember the female judge that wrote a book about Harmony. She said there was an incinerator close to the area that he drove to. RIP little sweet angel

[@shellos8]

It's also really sad that the couple who adopted Harmony's brother, also wanted to adopt her once they found out about her. And they would have given her a fantastic life.

[@twistedtaurus1979]

I cannot believe that Harmony‘s mother says that she may not be able to show up for this parole hearing for Kayla to keep her in jail. Harmony deserves her mother to be there. If I was harmony‘s mom, there wouldn’t be nothing that could keep me away from that parole hearing!!!!!!

[@tammyirwin703]

I had to go to parole hearings for my daughter many many years ago and I had to drive hours and hours away to get there and I did it. You’re literally in there for 10 minutes and I had already written a 10 page statement so if she has obligations to get her son to school and she can’t be there but she still writes a statement. It’s the same thing they take it, all into consideration, whether you’re in person or you write a statement

[@avacadoguacamole7593]

She is likely doing her best.

[@AdverbsAndNouns]

I pray she doesn't get out

[@maybe3644]

Her mom is a looser to .she fail here own daughter now she a fake Karen victim making money of her daughter death

[@maziet9734]

She should not miss it or make excuses for it again.

[@hiddenhand6973]

Who watches a grown man punch a child and not lose their mind?!!!

[@karlahiggins5993]

Are people allowed to live in a car with a child? I would think they would put them in foster care until they got a place to live.

[@angelbasham6631]

I would say noone had reported it

[@karlahiggins5993]

@@angelbasham6631 yes thank you

[@richerDiLefto]

They used to have a home, but were evicted. I guess their living in the car wasn’t reported.

[@karlahiggins5993]

@@richerDiLefto ok thank you

[@karlahiggins5993]

@@angelbasham6631 ok thank you

[@1rembo69]

Crystal, needs to understand she is not free of her part of this also.....Is Harmony being gone what finally enough to get help with drug addiction. WHY... was she needing to be in two different court rooms for the safety of children....Harmony was who she made the decision not to go to court & Harmony was on a path of only her mom could have keep Harmony from being left in the hands of Adam to unalive her..... You may not like my point of view.....why Crystal doesn't admit she failed Harmony, ALSO!!!!

[@pietg.6249]

Fully Agree..

[@bettysmith4641]

Was Crystal in another court hearing to get her son back that was adopted?

[@lesliebednar5426]

Why isn’t the judge who handed her to the criminal father disbarred?

[@jenadams1002]

Too late. He is retired.

[@evilqueenyiayia]

​@@jenadams1002 No he works part-time. He is not solely accountable for Harmony 's placement. 👀

[@Jeannabeam]

Not solely but he is the last person to place the child in a monsters care. He’s a Judge for gods sakes. It’s his job to protect children from drug addicts and violent parents.

[@evilqueenyiayia]

@@Jeannabeam The Judge goes mostly by the recommendations of CPS, the Child's Attorney, and the Attorney for the State. Procedural rules were not followed through by Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Each Child should have a Guardian ad Litem. Sorry too easy to just blame one man for all that went wrong. Then there's Crystal. ❤️

[@msjulsfl]

That poor uncle! He was struggling . He felt the guilt no one else did

[@aggiewillett4112]

RIP Sweet Harmony Montgomery. You got your Justice baby girl .

[@kookietherapy9398]

Justice, and her soul is at peace w God for eternity.

[@annettelacey7913]

Do you know when he will be sentenced?

[@margewyatt1743]

But everyone you knew has or will, make money out of you,😢

[@thebella422]

​@@annettelacey7913either towards the end of April or May sometime I think the Judge said that she had another trial in April On a good note.. Adam has to be there for sentencing

[@Sarge-xy9qy]

Harmony was a gift who was abused and abandoned by the ones who were supposed to love & protect her. Happy to hear Crystal is clean & sober. But our young people must make better choices like staying away from drugs and using protection if you can’t. This poor child paid the price for their selfish addictions

[@marybryner5562]

Vinnie you have no idea how much we count on you every night to give us the latest on these Cases … your AUTHENTICITY and REALNESS is what’s most appreciated - nothing fake or contrived about you Vinnie (unlike.Court TV’s “Opening Statements” Host!

[@TheSaintsNo1]

❤❤❤ I adore Harmony I feel like I know her I'm in London England and wish I could come help find her. I think of her and her lil glasses it breaks my heart ❤️❤️❤️

[@the_accused]

Both parents and step-parent failed Harmony.

[@grymeyworld]

Fr tho

[@danalofland52]

Not to mention the system,the judge and cps

[@lorigraham8127]

Both parents, step parent, the judge who gave him custody, and dcs ALL failed this child!!! The fact that their all pretending to care now kinda makes me sick. The fact this mom is so worried about how her hair looks and got those nails on makes me think she's just enjoying all the TV time she's getting. Wonder how much money she's spending on those things from money people have probably sent for searches, go fund me's, etc... If my child had went through what that poor baby did, I don't think I'd have the energy to worry about getting my nails on and worried about how smooth my hair was for TV. I'd be completely broken down and wouldn't give 2 craps about that stuff! But she's saying what makes her look the best she can. That baby wouldn't have been with the dad that did that to her to begin with if she had put her child first instead of "other things" that got that baby taken from her in the beginning. She should be feeling guilty and be asking for forgiveness, because it was her actions in the beginning that are what set off the chain reaction of events that followed! I think it's great she's trying to get her life together now I guess, but quit worrying about how good you look for your 15 minutes of fame, and at least portray a grieving Mother if you're truly sorry for the death of that baby! I'd probably have a bit more respect for her if she owned up to her part more that lead to all this and wasn't constantly stroking her hair to smooth it out and throwing her hands up to show off her nails the whole time. If she cried her heart out, was saying that that child wouldn't have been with him if she, also, hadn't screwed up, and told everyone why her daughter was there to begin with in the court system, I'd DEFINITELY be a bit more understanding of her. The truth can set you free! I speak from experience. I'm no Saint! But at least I'm willing to admit that EVERYTHING my children experienced in life growing up was MY FAULT because I screwed up. So what if my ex was a piece of crap husband and father. I, ME, was the one that messed up in my own situation!! Own up to YOUR crap in yours!! Quit bad mouthing everyone else's lawn and clean up your own backyard first. The ONLY person I can truly respect in ANY of this, at this point, is Harmony's dad's uncle! Sweet little Harmony, I'm so sorry you were failed by every single person you had around you, but your great uncle who at least tried to help you, in your short little life. But now, at least i can forgive all the people who failed you so miserably since i got those feelings out of me. I have to forgive in order to be forgiven in my end. I hope your mom can finally face her part in it. I hope your father will one day let go of his hate and tell everyone where you are, or that your body is found, so you can have a proper funeral. And i hope your step mother will own up to her part, as well as the Judge, and members of DCS. THEY ALL HAVE A PART IN YOUR CASE. May you sing with the Angels in happiness for the rest of eternity. Thank you for choosing to experience what you did in this life to take back to God, as that's what we all come back for time and again to do. Sometimes the paths we choose can be hard! You were one of the best of us. I hope I can be half the person when I go as you were leaving here at 5! Bless you sweet girl!!

[@851spinks]

Justice ⚖️ for harmony 🙏

[@catH727]

Vinny this case has eaten you up. I can tell in your demeanor. God bless you sir.

[@nadi849]

Why everyone is ignoring the fact that it was her biological mother who betrayed Harmony the moast. And since when battle drug addiction is an excuse to neglect your baby? Her Biological mom lost custody over harmony 3 times ? How many chances did she needed to actually care and look after this little angel. Yes The system was wrong and her dad is a monster but her biological mother put her in their hands at first place. Sorry but I have zero sympathy for this person as she choose drugs and neglect many times over Harmony !!!!

[@reginathompson9350]

Exactly!

[@BA-ef4pr]

Harmony's mom was primary to protect her, and she failed by putting her own needs above her child. This should never be forgotten. Listening to Crystal drivel on and on is too much air time.

[@fadethewolf7535]

Sooooo true!!!

[@venusvicious4446]

Yes true

[@thebella422]

Never truer words spoken! Just hearing she's suing now too just rubs me the wrong way too

[@pinkarate1]

what! ? @@thebella422 For what?!

[@evilqueenyiayia]

​@@pinkarate1 For the State's failures. I don't think she will get anything. Harmony was taken at Three Months Old. ❤

[@GirlfromFinland]

I have so much respect for Vinnie that he has taken Harmony case so seriously and made it the head topic of his program. It really shows an example.

[@Jma311]

What monster would even want to hurt that beautiful angel is beyond me. She was such an amazing light in a horrible nightmare created by the demon 😈 Thank you Vinnie for covering this with such powerful emotions.

[@marianneknapp4846]

Sending Prayers & Love to you Crystal and your Children ✝️🙏🕯️💜🕊️😇😇😇

[@grymeyworld]

To be honest her mom failed her as well. I don’t wish her pain on anyone but at the same time she chose drugs over the safety of harmony. She lost the power to protect her.

[@ileta4974]

Amen

[@ileta4974]

Why did her mom wait two years to tell authorities she had not seen or spoke to her child in two years?

[@tymom9313]

💯Her mom absolutely failed her!

[@Karen-vw4fn]

A child can't wait for you to get over addiction they need protection now it she never be about the addict it should always be about the child their needs and their safety

[@emptynesters2520]

….and the fact that her birth mother is given a platform to play victim is actually pretty sickening. There’s only one victim here and that was Harmony, period!

[@brendamoody1309]

My heart goes out to all family members. My deepest sympathy for her mom.

[@nancygreen1655]

I feel no sympathy for Crystal. She too failed Harmony by not putting her responsibility as a mother ahead of her desire for drugs. That’s like a pregnant woman smoking/drugging during pregnancy, knowing the child is being harmed, but continuing to do so. Why does no one feel she’s also responsible for what happened to that poor baby?

[@Danish_girl]

She didn’t kill her. She didn’t hand her over to her killer! The judge did!

[@joanalorenzo6949]

​@Danish_girl I see you defending her in every comment, but she is right. All those conditions Harmony was expected to have were because she continued to do drugs while pregnant.

[@KH-dm9zm]

​@@Danish_girlas parents, it is our responsibility to take care of the life and safety of our children. Crystal failed to provide a safe home. Her being taken away is on Crystal. Crystal failed Harmony, just like the judge. Except Crystal bares more as the giver of life. As a survivor of abuse as a kid from drug abusing parents, we know when our parents fail to keep us safe and abuse us. If you failed your kids, hopefully one day you can be honest with yourself so your kuds can attempt a relationship w/you.

[@Danish_girl]

I will never defend using drugs when you are pregnant. That is irresponsible and for that she was wrong. But she was not the one who killed Harmony and didn’t give Harmony to Adam, the judge did.@@joanalorenzo6949

[@Hedwig-gj2di]

I completely understand the anger and disappointment towards Crystal but only God can judge her. I can't judge her but I do know that addiction is a disease. It's not just a matter of "desiring drugs." It's so much more than that. I desire ice cream right now but I'm not gonna go to the store and get it. For me, ice cream is only a desire and nothing more. But drugs and alcohol really mess with the brain. They not only cause psychological addictions that go very deep, but also physical dependency. I could go on, but I'll stop here. I just truly wish more people were aware of what addiction really is. And if there is someone reading this that did manage to get off drugs and do what's right for your children then that's great and you definitely did the work and earned that. But I would just also like to add here that everyone is different, with different brain chemistry, different past, different everything. For whatever reason that only God can judge, Crystal was not able to get off the drugs in time. Maybe she could've done more, maybe she couldn't have. All I know is that I'm not perfect either. I'm not an addict and haven't lost my kids but I've done other stuff. Everyone has. She's obviously remorseful and she has to live with that the rest of her life.

[@INAGUAPLACE]

I wish that poor child had ONE person in her life that loved her more than drugs!. Harmony may you rest in sweet peace in the arms of God.

[@Billie-p2t]

I recall that harmony’s foster mom, Michelle loved Harmony and provided a stable environment and emotional connection for her. It’s a terrible shame that she wasn’t given more custody. This poor child was pushed from pillow to post in those short years of life. ✌🏻💚

[@fadethewolf7535]

That is Sooooooooooooooooo true, she's playing the role of a good mother when she wasn't there for Harmony but for her own addictions

[@Leeofthedesert]

Crystal got help when she relapsed and made sure Harmony was safe while she got help. Crystal obviously loves her daughter and if not for her no justice would have ever happened. It’s easy to judge addicts and not understand the power of the disease. However, Crystal always got help and for that I respect her.

[@notsorryyouretriggered]

@@Leeofthedesertwhen did she have time between “getting better” and “making sure Harmony was ok” to get d* ck3d down & create a new child, lose that child, all while Harmony is in CPS custody and then lost to the system. Harmony had been 🪦 for over two years and her mother had not a clue. Rational, stable, good mothers will never be convinced she did enough.

[@Billie-p2t]

@@Leeofthedesert i agree with you about addiction and the complete power it has over a dependent user. Those without any personal or familial experience of it are firstly, very fortunate in this drug soaked world, but also probably very naive regarding its complexity. Unless you have worked within this particular community, and it is a community, and have seen firsthand how it destroys every aspect of a life. I personally believe Crystal has been a success story upon the outcome of her addiction. She’s one of a very few who actually stay clean, and i hope to heaven she maintains it. It never goes away, it just lurks in the subconscious until a weak moment presents itself and then it’s scratching at the blood trying to win. Addicts know this and learn to develop techniques to bang the door in its face, but it’s a life long war. If young people could see the devastating consequences of drugs, even recreationally at the immature ages they begin experimenting, they’d run for the hills. But unfortunately this rarely happens, and so we see beautiful children being born into chaos, packaged around from place to place. In all kinds of danger. ✌🏻👍🏼

[@agro0259]

So. Good. Vinny is such a great person. I love every show he does!❤

[@luciaseacreature8705]

Im not sure if I have it right, but im having a hard time wrapping my mind around the fact that it took over two years for mom and others to notice she was missing

[@joanalorenzo6949]

She was too busy getting high

[@evilqueenyiayia]

Sad to say but yup. ❤

[@acoolperson5603]

That’s not what happened. She lost custody and didn’t know she was missing and once she found out about abuse she started calling child welfare in different states but couldn’t get an answer..

[@evilqueenyiayia]

@@acoolperson5603 Your so misinformed. She had visitation. She lost custody when Harmony was an infant for neglect. Then lost her again for neglect. If you care study the case. ✌️

[@laurettahuffman1363]

Until i heard that she may not be able to attend sentencing... I had some bigger hopes.. Girl, your daughter was, and you.. should be there for everything.. especially when he hasnt been. I feel like, this time... You could get your son excused..or have somebody there for school. I know times get rough, and things are hard, but you could most likely, surely.....get there.

[@laurettahuffman1363]

Why are we still, talking about his character?? Not a good interview for you.. unfortunately.

[@tammyirwin703]

@@laurettahuffman1363 because it was asked of her what he was like when she was with him

[@laurettahuffman1363]

@@tammyirwin703 you're right. I got caught up, I edited, the silly part out. Still wondering why they are talking about his character though. Still. We kinda know..

[@CBrown86]

The judge that gave him custody should be taken off the bench permanently. WHY are these people not held accountable??

[@lizzie7223]

I agree, unfortunately the judge retired six months ago.

[@ireallywantedtolivethruthe80s]

@@lizzie7223I hope they’re haunted by their choices made

[@evilqueenyiayia]

Why is the system being held accountable to raise addicts children? ❤

[@brentcurlin6403]

This is the most disgusting case ive ever seen and so many people should be held accountable right along with adam from the caseworkers of child services, the judge, Kayla and many others

[@mrich9654]

Choices have consequences. The mothers choice to do drugs instead of taking care of her children started this entire thing. Shame on every adult in harmonys life!

[@user-iv1yi6cz7o]

SHE WAS NOT A MOM EITHER OR THE LITTLE GIRL WOULD HAVE BEEN WITH HER..SICK OF EXCUSES..SHE WAS NOT THERE FOR HER DAUGHTER..NOT A MOM

[@HOTCHEEKS219]

Really? REALLY? You’re sick

[@jennyjohnston1993]

This mother is hardly up for mother of the year

[@patriotblonde5327]

This case is the perfect argument for making it mandatory for a psychologist specializing in NPD to be present during all child custody cases. Narcissists do not want their children to love them, they want control of them and control of the other parent through control of the child. It happens so often these monsters are able to manipulate lawyers and judges, set the other parent up for criminal charges to then use those charges against them in custody cases. If someone was present who can detect when a narcissist is playing the judicial system to get control of a child it would save so many children and innocent loving parents from years of narcissistic abuse and alienation. In this case, it would have saved Harmonys life!

[@allison471]

Most intelligent comment I've read about this case & couldn't have said it better myself

[@rosiejimenez3953]

Don't know why more people aren't saying Crystal is just as much to blame. If she hadn't been dealing with her own drug issues, she would never have lost custody.

[@celticvegan]

Because she didn’t murder her child, he did!

[@evilqueenyiayia]

​@@celticvegan She neglected her to the point she was taken. Soo never know. ❤

[@thebella422]

​@@celticvegantrue, however, if she wasn't doing drugs then she wouldn't have lost Harmony and Adam wouldn't have been given Harmony! Now she wants to benefit by suing the state IMO she's just trying to profit from what happened to Harmony even though it took her 2 years to come foward about her daughter I'm sorry but emailing the Judge just doesn't cut it When Harmony was on earth her father and step mother only wanted the gov assistance $$ and food stamps and now that she's not on earth her bio mother is trying to profit She is just as much at fault and just as disgusting as adam and kayla Just my opinion

[@y2ksurvivor]

Yeah, know why? Because most of us are logical and we recognize that the government failsafes put into place when parents fail their children Failed Harmony numerous times. Her father & the government are ultimately to blame for her death. They handed her over to a violent felon. Most judges bothering to pay attention would never have considered him a viable option. Take a couple classes and you get your kid back is not at all how it's supposed to work, even if that's what it's become everywhere. Hate to tell you this but drug addiction is a physical disease, not a moral failing. If she were such garbage, she wouldn't be clean today. She literally has every good reason in the world to pursue escapism via substances, but it appears she's maintaining control in spite of the worst emotional torment a mother could ever experience.

[@y2ksurvivor]

​@@thebella422your opinion is factually inaccurate, making your opinion garbage. JMO =)

[@J3nniferLynn]

Abusive killer father and callous and cruel stepmother. What court thought giving this animal custody was a good idea?!

[@susiechapstick2623]

RIP sweet girl. Adam will pay for what he has done in prison. He won’t make it very long

[@marybryner5562]

🤞🏻

[@destyhall765]

The court that put this little girl in this man's hands needs to be held accountable. This is not an oops moment. This was complete negligence and irresponsible decision-making. Justice for Harmony needs to rain down on those who made this decision.

[@laylalayla-jl4ik]

Everyone failed this beautiful baby Girl..CPS..The Judge that awarded Adam full custody, ALL 3 individuals who were called Parents or Step Parents, everyone who even thought Beautiful Harmony was being abused..There ALL at fault, They are ALL to blame. Being addicted to drugs is a Lame excuse for not being a desecnt Parent..when your addiction is more important than being a Parent that is beyond comprihention R.I.H sweet baby girl in the arms of the angels...NONE of them deserved such a Beautiful Precious Little girl. If you have an addiction Please give that baby up for adoption, at least give that child a chance for a Happy Life.

[@grymeyworld]

Ty. The comments are making me sick acting like this girl is a victim when she failed her mom. She’s a coward too and it’s her fault too.

[@Wherethewindblows524]

That's right no headstone no place for her to rest in hallowed ground. Shame on her dad and stepmom

[@marybryner5562]

Don’t EVER call MONSTERS “dad” and “stepmom”!!!

[@debrahanson8187]

She’s just as guilty…she chose drugs over her child and put all this in motion….

[@traceedennison6571]

This!!!! I’m glad I’m not the only one who feels that way.

[@sandrakuppersmith3731]

You have the best, Vinnie, you always get the closest people to the crime! It’s extra hard to watch when it comes to children and you are the best!

[@joanalorenzo6949]

So what is Crystal's excuse for having a brand new baby while she didn't hear from Harmony for two years. How do you lay there and make another baby knowing she was high risk for relapse? She is no price either.

[@pietg.6249]

because such people simply have nothing else to do but take drugs and make babies..sad!

[@ileta4974]

Amen

[@paisley1134]

What? Go get your facts straight before you spread false statements.

[@lesliemay78]

Kayla and Adam had a baby girl after Harmony’s death! Crystal tried to speak no one listened and no one wants to acknowledge responsibility for their actions.

[@lesliemay78]

Crystal has shown more compassion for the other kids than anyone showed for her daughter she lost at the hands of every one involved…

[@jwise7114]

This is disgusting. Ive seen this over and over. Get these children out of this before they end up dead. Please

[@kimmib1987]

His accent is so irritating. I can only imagine having to hear him all the time

[@karlahiggins5993]

If Harmony was my child I would make SURE I was at that court hearing even if I had to get someone else to take my other kids to school. Better yet, they might have to miss a day of school 😮

[@celticwarrior777]

She was in oher hearing in sane court having anoyher yoingwr kid taken off her

[@Phoenix8Rising]

I thought that was a little half-hearted but the trial was arduous..maybe she had enough for now?

[@loveandgutstv]

She literally couldn’t because was in another court that day at the same time. She wasn’t “taking the kids to school”

[@karlahiggins5993]

@@loveandgutstv I was talking about the hearing that’s coming up that she said she might miss because she had to take her kids to school

[@marianneknapp4846]

She is with our Lord & Savior his face shining on her to al Eternity ✝️🙏🕯️💜🕊️😇

[@Tazaellie]

Harmony was failed by her biological mother first then the judge sent her to her death sentence then the DPS then Adam and Kayla. i hope they all can't sleep. that judge should be held responsible. RIP Harmony

[@venusvicious4446]

YEP. Shame on Crystal

[@tracyburford9042]

This precious baby never had a chance so many people failed her starting with the judge and it goes on from there. It breaks my heart, this case really grabbed on to my heart. I feel sorry for the mother, no one would listen to her, so sad

[@linajams]

Both parents failed this innocent baby, both should have lost their rights 😡

[@susiegomez4102]

I just hope Crystal has stopped doing drugs, she ows that to her living children.

[@ellenhood1356]

@@susiegomez4102 she has been clean for 5 years

[@sad.jackfr00t]

Wrong-Crystal was doing what she was supposed to do be doing to get her life back on track and get her children back. Crystal was at a court hearing for her other child and judge MARK NEWMAN dropped Harmony into the hands of her murderer, simply because Crystal missed ONE court date. Crystal was the first and only adult in Harmony’s life that was sounding the alarm to Harmony’s disappearance. You should learn the facts of the case before imposing your moral grandstanding.

[@susankustich1720]

@@sad.jackfr00t Crystal had to of known of the conflict of dates! Why wasn't one of them rescheduled!

[@ellenhood1356]

@@susankustich1720 She tried but to no avail

[@nicolelammers2811]

Just because someone is the Dad ,doesnt or shouldnt give them rights. My daughter died of covid 8/19/2021. My Grandtwins were stolen from me, this was thier home where we all lived. My daughter was never married to thier dad, they had never lived with him, but he had more rights because he was thier noncustodial dad. These laws are messed up & have got to be changed.

[@celticwarrior777]

I agree just because of sperm shouldnt give then a right

[@evilqueenyiayia]

I'm sorry for your losses. My Condolences. Family Reunification Mandate is wrong. I hope your grandchildren are doing well and I hope you find a way to see them. 💔

[@nicolelammers2811]

@@evilqueenyiayia if I ever get my hands on enough money to make new laws or enough people backing me.

[@kimzsiros7018]

I don’t feel bad for bio mom she lost custody when harmony was 2 months old….then had more kids. She’s just as bad….look how much time went by after 2 years of harmony missing

[@hope4all366]

Crystal was the one who kept searching and fighting to find out where Harmony was.

[@addisperez8205]

You have a cold 🥶 heart. Her mom wasn't able to take care of Harmony, and sometimes the courts make it hard for people to regain custody while they along with C.P.S. fail children daily. *** She didn't abuse her daughter. She tried to get help for Harmony, but nobody would listen. Even Adam's uncle testified that he made calls to try to get help for Harmony.

[@kimzsiros7018]

She also picked drugs over her kids. She doesn't even have her son.

[@addisperez8205]

@kimzsiros7018 Have you or someone you know ever been addicted to drugs? Have you seen someone going through withdrawals? I thank God that I never struggled with addiction because everyone in my neighborhood and there were times and situations where I could have easily become addicted to drugs. A lot of people that I have known who struggled with addiction turned to drugs as a way to temporarily numb their emotional pain. You don't know how, when,or why Chrystal started using drugs, or how long she struggled.

[@evilqueenyiayia]

​@@hope4all366 That is fiction. She was getting high and having more children. Second got adopted. He was looking for his sister.❤

[@LostSoulsmusic22]

Love this mother snd who she's become. I hope she heals at least a little.

[@sherry8894]

I don't believe that I have ever despised someone (besides Adam) so much in my life! She's a monster just as he is. I can't stand the sight of her, knowing she stood by and let little innocent Harmony suffer beating after beating! Some coincidence that her boys weren't harmed at all. (thankfully), but I believe she abused that precious little girl also. I'll never believe otherwise. She didn't shed one tear for Harmony. Only for herself and Adam!, Kayla deserves to NEVER be free again!!!!

[@hifiman4562]

Woman, you failed.

[@michelleneal7206]

Harmony was such a beautiful little angel. It's terrible how the system failed her! Vinnie thank you for keeping her memory alive by talking about her! 💜💜💜

[@MaddHeather]

As a recovering addict myself i feel absolutely awful for harmony's birth mom. Pray she can heal and move on from all this.😢

[@karliann1]

Me too.

[@natzvoe]

Same , but it INFURIATES me to watch Kayla testifying extremely high on government provided methadone - how is that even possible !!!!

[@MaddHeather]

@natzvoe I'm really not sure cause when I went to county for one week on a misdemeanor they made me sit in there and be sick. They didn't care about any of us ladies.

[@md37567]

Unfortunately for this child, both her parents were drug addicts. She would have been better off in foster care. Why do judges always think it is wise to put children in the custody of addicts.

[@ronalderb9692]

From the very beginning, if Crystal wasn't a drug addict, she would have custody and Harmony would be alive today.

[@dukedematteo1995]

And she wouldn't have had a brain disorder if Crystal wasn't smoking crack

[@Emmdl1996]

The prosecutions closing was probably one of the best I’ve ever heard

[@kirsty3253]

This woman is milking it.....

[@thebella422]

Yes I agree! Plus she's doing so much snaking while talking .. Is she really clean?

[@kirsty3253]

@@thebella422 Thank you so much ... i thought everyone would be mad at me... i just saw the Nancy grace interview of Audrii Cunningham another murdered child and the mother milk-er being the hero ...

[@kirsty3253]

@@thebella422 New one milking it.. Jenn Soto

[@Awarebynature]

Why on earth did it take 2 years to realise she was missing!? that poor girl, she should have been with her mother whom clearly adored her

[@auroraesquivel5249]

i pray her mother doesnt make money off all this

[@MaddHeather]

See I kinda hope she does. She lost her daughter man. Also you know addiction is a disease right and she definitely looks clean now js

[@BA-ef4pr]

Addiction was her CHOICE.

[@TeeJayNZ]

The last thing recovering addict needs is an influx of a lot of money

[@MaddHeather]

ok well addiction isn't a choice and she has been clean long enough now that she rewired her brain and she has tools in her recovery tool box to be able to handle money. Yall sound silly. Have the day yall deserve. 🤦‍♀️🤯

[@moni7828]

How dare u say such a thing you don’t know her or what she is going through. People make mistakes and she will live with that for life. Who are u to question her love for her child that was her baby. She deserves all the money In The world the system failed her daughter miserably

[@maryw3989]

It wasn't Kayla's responsibility to protect Harmony that was Harmony's mother's job. Crystal didn't show up at the custody hearing for Harmony if she loved Harmony and wanted Harmony she would have been there fighting for Harmony. That's what a mother who loves her child does, she doesn't wait 2 years to report her child missing. My ex had me in court multiple times over a 2 year period over our son, for child custody and visitations I had two jobs and still made it to every hearing concerning our son. When my ex kidnapped our son I rented a car and drove more than 2500 miles round trip to get my son back. That's what a mother who loves her child and fights for her child does.

[@sarcastic_2uNY]

Smh. Really!

[@karenkilloran7020]

Watching from Queensland Australia 🇦🇺

[@lessaanderson6785]

Been watching from Perth Western Australia

[@rachealfaucher4520]

she sounds high …

[@joannejackson4099]

Gorgeous little princess my heart breaks I wish they would say where her remain are x

[@smayers9632]

Sadly he took his hate out on her because he hates you. What a coward. He will get his KARMA IN PRISON

[@Karen-vw4fn]

I really really hope so

[@funnygirl3351]

I suspect he's gonna get more than karma.......

[@loveandgutstv]

I’d like someone to get a statement from the judge who gave Adam custody.

[@nighthawktt]

Thank you Vinnie and Colleagues Thank you Court TV. Please keep bringing Harmony Montgomery 's name in the public arena so no one can ever forget what happened to this precious child. This darling child needs to be found so her little body can be laid to rest with dignity . Adam deserves to be made to tell Court officials as to where he put her remains Rest in God's arms of love and peace Harmony as you deserve the best

[@lillyjane78]

This woman bothers me. I have been a single mother since I was 18... not once in the last 25 years have I been to court for one of my kids... or anything for that matter. Having my first baby changed my life, I can't comprehend choosing drugs over my babies. My oldest is on a trip across the world right now, and my gut is in knots wondering if he's ok and he's a grown man! How do you just not know where your kids are???

[@sjohnson65456]

Wow your son is living the life that's amazing.