LIVE: Day 1 - NH v. Adam Montgomery, Murder of Harmony Trial

LIVE COURT CAM: Day 1 - NH v. Adam Montgomery: Opening Statements are expected after the jury view in Manchester, NH. Adam Montgomery is facing charges that he murdered his 5-year-old daughter Harmoney, hid her body in a bag for months, and then concealed her death for years.
WARNING: The following story contains graphic descriptions.
00:00:00 Day 1: NH v. Adam Montgomery
00:22:16 Jury Walking In
00:28:18 Jury Instructions
00:53:50 Lunch Break
02:19:37 Jury Preview Statements: Prosecution
02:39:47 Jury Preview Statements: Defense
02:49:58 Jury goes on Jury View
02:55:01 Adam Montgomery Appears Via Zoom
03:00:28 Live Court Break, Jury on Jury View
04:37:02 Back from Jury View
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00:00:00 Day 1: NH v. Adam Montgomery 00:22:16 Jury Walking In 00:28:18 Jury Instructions 00:53:50 Lunch Break 02:19:37 Jury Preview Statements: Prosecution 02:39:47 Jury Preview Statements: Defense 02:49:58 Jury goes on Jury View 02:55:01 Adam Montgomery Appears Via Zoom 03:00:28 Live Court Break, Jury on Jury View 04:37:02 Back from Jury View #CourtTV Catch up on the facts of the case against #AdamMontgomery in the Murder of #HarmonyMontgomeryTrial. MORE HERE: www.courttv.com/tag/adam-montgomery/?

[@TeaSpiracy]

Recap of today, Wednesday Feb 7, 2024. Considering there really isnt really anything to watch as far as today, here is the latest: "Adam Montgomery has said he intends to plead guilty to two charges in the death of his five-year-old daughter Harmony. Montgomery, who did not appear in person during Wednesday’s proceedings in Manchester, New Hampshire, acknowledged that he had falsified evidence and abused a corpse in connection with Harmony’s December 2019 death. He has not pleaded guilty to a count of second-degree murder, and his trial on that charge is expected to continue as planned. Judge Amy Messer’s warning to jurors that “things don’t always go as planned” proved true after plans were changed to delay opening statements until after a jury view of key locations in the case. Shortly after jurors were sent on the tour, Montgomery’s attorneys and prosecutors returned to the courtroom to announce that he had conceded two of the charges he faced. Judge Messer asked Montgomery if he had spoken to his attorneys in detail about the legal move, and whether he was aware of what it entailed. “Do you wish for your [attorneys] to acknowledge your guilt on both of those charges?” Judge Messer asked. “Yes, I do,” Montgomery answered as he appeared via video conference. "Judge Messer said jurors will be notified of Montgomery’s guilty pleas once they return to court. The judge went on to admonish Montgomery for his refusal to show up in court after she had sent transportation to the facility where he is jailed. The judge warned Montgomery that if he agreed today to attend court in person on Thursday, he had to follow through with the commitment. The judge said that if Montgomery wanted to waive his presence, he had to inform the court the day before."

[@Ms2unique4u]

So, I understand that he has pled guilty to the 2 charges you mentioned and the trial is going forward on the 2nd Degree Murder charge, but what about the….. *2nd Degree Assault *Tampering with Witnesses and Informants charges? He was charged with 5 different counts, so what happens with those other 2? 🤔💭 This trial has started out so different from any other trial I’ve watched, not to mention the fact that the defendant just doesn’t have to show up for his trial if he doesn’t want to?!? I mean REALLY? It just seems like the defendant has too many choices and options, especially seeing as though he’s admitted guilt to two of the charges! 😤

[@justicejane2429]

Thank you for the Time Stamps, greatly appreciated ❤

[@BlessedMomfmTexas]

JUDGE SHOULD MAKE HIM SHOW UP!!

[@mrssabre2946]

Absolutely!

[@loislane856]

He’s gutless Bet someone got in his ear in prison. Scaring him. I hope he gets done in jail. Save the taxpayers

[@LCx829]

He doesn’t have to go because he looks like a pos. Based on my knowledge the only time a defendant doesn’t have to go if there will be prejudice just looking at the defendant. Like he has tattoo’s all over his face. He should face the music and be there everyday.

[@MariaE8143]

@@LCx829Must be the teardrop tattoo. He might as well have tattooed “murderer” across his forehead.

[@slim7435]

Exactly 💯!!!

[@kimberlybrown5843]

This idiot could have called me to take care of Harmony. I couldn't bear children of my own so hearing about children being mistreated or murdered truly hurts my heart. May this child RIP 🙏

[@Ashley__Rose]

He’d have never done, the POS wanted the extra food stamps and welfare from having her like the pos he truly is

[@judgejenny2251]

I am so sorry. I do understand the anger. I was beat at 9 months pregnant and my baby was stillborn. I wanted her so much. She was my 3rd child. She weighed 7 pounds 9 ounces. She was so beautiful with a ton of dark hair. So I understand the anger when we hear about children being murdered. ESPECIALLY by their own parents. I can't wrap my head around parents doing this at all. Poor baby!😢😢😢

[@sarac1118]

I hope you have an amazing life

[@kasie680]

Same here Kimberly! 😢

[@stephaniemcgettigan5822]

Same girl. I could never have children either and I would have taken her in a heartbeat. He’s such a scum. And that’s being nice.

[@TinyRanter]

Prison is too good for him.

[@robyn220]

my thoughts exactly!!!!!! hearing his voice just makes me sick!!!

[@shirleymaples3265]

His tone of voice says he cares less about anyone but himself.

[@Ms2unique4u]

So, I understand that the defendant has pled guilty to 2 charges (Falsifying Physical Evidence & Abuse of a Corpse) and the trial is going forward on the (2nd Degree Murder) charge, but what about the….. *2nd Degree Assault *Tampering with Witnesses and Informants charges? He was charged with 5 different counts, so what happens with the other * 2? 🤔💭 This trial has started out so different from any other trial I’ve watched, not to mention the fact that the defendant just doesn’t have to show up for his trial if he doesn’t want to?!? I mean REALLY? It just seems like the defendant has too many choices and options, especially seeing as though he’s admitted guilt to two of the charges! I understand “innocent until proven guilty”, but it just feels like these defendants have more rights than the ACTUAL victims and are coddled through everything! 😤 Get his butt out of 🛌 and make him show the 🤬 up! JMO! 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@lisadahlquist9501]

I think they are doing this, so they don’t cry they didn’t get a fair trial no worries the judge wants to see him locked up as much as we do she’s just being very careful how she handles this case

[@lisadahlquist9501]

As far as getting him out of bed, I’m sure his roommates had him up all night LOL

[@lmn1966]

The Jurisdiction allows him not to appear, it's his right. He's a coward. A Narcissist POS

[@SurelyLord]

Wondering if Prosecutors/ Defense/ Judge had anything to do with him staying out of court today. Thinking of reasons such as ? his life was in danger by standers-by while going to and from the CH. ? Law enforcement was threatened with gang of defendent showing up. ? He made threats to be a menace to others in courtroom. ? A participant in court asked that he not be present early on. Sometimes there is more happening than the public knows.

[@nancymoon-rush2888]

This judge needs to make him show up every day for this. What a coward.

[@Carene1610]

Unfortunately he has a right to not be there. He only needs to be there for the sentencing 🤬

[@BamaSquirrel]

@@Carene1610so now they are just bowing down to criminals and kissing their arses?? 🙄 Harmony and their other children didn’t have a say in the being submitted to the illegal druggie environment

[@lmn1966]

And victim statements

[@baconbap]

He is one who truly makes me question my opposition to the death penalty.

[@adonyisrael1724]

He’s already dead, like everyone else in the courtroom. It’s the CURSE from Garden of Eden! (Gen 3:17-19)

[@mz13rown83]

​@adonyisrael1724 what?

[@FCUK-]

I'm not opposed I hope the inmates take care of him.

[@irishwv3]

@@adonyisrael1724ok crazy

[@adonyisrael1724]

@@irishwv3 Go read Genesis 3:17-19. 😀

[@TrueCrimeLibrary]

His decision not to show up tells me everything I need to know.

[@flamelily2975]

Coward !!

[@ajad420]

Didn’t realize this trail started today. Justice for harmony!

[@JoyJazz14]

Listening from the UK.100% agree.

[@tishwitch]

Harmony, you're important. You were and are loved. ❤

[@JoyJazz14]

Watching from the UK.100% agree with you.Justice for Harmony and hopefully all who do this to vulnerable children whatever country you reside in.

[@pinkspeeder]

WE ALL STAND FOR EVERY CHILD VICTIM OF CHILD ABUSE , NEGLECT AND MURDER. YOU ALL DESERVED BETTER. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. MAY YOU REBORN INTO A NEW LIFE, BODY, AND POSITIVE LOVING JOURNEY. You all deserve nothing less. Our love, grief, and mourning we will carry eternally. In this way, your precious memory and souls will live on eternally. My heart will always break for EVERY loss😢😢😢 ❤❤❤

[@ginagibson8600]

Didn't this pos state that he looked forward to proving his innocence during trial? So why is he a no show? Curious how his fellow inmates view him in what's he's done? ...Brought to tears everytime I see a pic of that sweet little girl. The system failed her miserably.

[@lmn1966]

This jurisdiction allows him not to appear in court.

[@zxy78267]

What happened to her is horrific! He's a monster. Did they ever find her? If not, he could at least give her family some closure by allowing them to lay her to rest properly.

[@ginagibson8600]

@@lmn1966 I understand that. But the way he was going on about this upcoming trial, I thought that he'd attend it.

[@robyn220]

He is absolutely repulsive to me. prison is way too good for him! 😢💔

[@celgarcia2002]

Don’t worry.. other inmates doesn’t like what he did to a child and believe me he will suffer unless more likely he will be in prison alone! They will get to him one way or the other!!

[@dogcrazy25]

After listening to the Jennifer Crumbley trial, it's refreshing to hear attorneys act professionally in the courtroom even with a disturbing case.

[@knope2023]

I am anxious to see what happens in the Sarah Boone chaos

[@SurelyLord]

100 percent agreed. Makes me want to get all relatives out of Michigan. Both attorneys and judge should be fully sanctioned and sent back to law school. MI supreme court needs to remove this judge from the bench. unbelievable.

[@jordanleighwheatley]

I have a pretty good vibe about the judge and attorneys we've heard from today. Let's hope this means it'll be less like a circus as so many other recent case coverage has been.

[@nanzhi4783]

Can someone pls help me understand how this person could get to keep the girl in the first place? He had multiple histories with violence, HOW did the girl ended up with him instead of other families on the mom’s side?

[@AuntCathyPooh]

CPS failed Harmony miserably, all of the way around, by giving her back to him 💔

[@lmn1966]

That'll come out in court. But Crystal was high everyday.

[@sallyfeschuk5771]

He needs to be put away for life.

[@teresamcwhirter9167]

Totally he should never even see the light of day again. IMO

[@rosered103]

NO notes, no questions for the Jury...that sucks. And the Monster had the nerve to say.....'I loved my daughter uncondionally.' I say, he loved only his drugs. Anyone know what the step-mother, and I use that term loosely, got on her plea deal?

[@tishwitch]

It's normal during a visit. They can't even talk to each other.

[@rosered103]

@@tishwitch Is that visit's to the places or during the trial...no notes, no questions?

[@laurie6332]

Agreeing to testify against Adam she got a reduced sentence for whatever she is in jail for now. I think that is why Adam is going to try to make it seem that Kayla is the one that punched Harmony, not him. He just helped cover up the crime. The jury will now never find out about him buying Lime at Home Depot to make Harmony decompose faster because he pled guilty already to abuse of a corpse. He already had a hearing to have that Lime purchase tossed from the evidence. I believe that was rejected, so now he is going to try this route. A lawyer on TV news tonight said that if he manages to plead to the two he did, and he is not found guilty of the actual murder, he will not get life in prison. That just infuriates me to no end.

[@lisadahlquist9501]

@@laurie6332 it won’t work they will still try this case and that will certainly come into play

[@lmn1966]

No the jury always have a notebook and pen. These notebooks are destroyed after the trial

[@Jurybirdie]

🙏PLEASE Ask the attorneys to speak into the microphone.

[@joannepollak5843]

Yes! They should all have lapel microphones for the best audio🤷🏻‍♀️

[@juliegaines2729]

Sweet, Harmony, justice is on its way so you can rest easy. 💔

[@sandeedriver1941]

Could someone explain to me why he (the accused) does not have to attend his trial if he had exercised his right for a jury trial. Thanks

[@tishwitch]

He does...

[@TeaSpiracy]

"The judge went on to admonish Montgomery for his refusal to show up in court after she had sent transportation to the facility where he is jailed. The judge warned Montgomery that if he agreed today to attend court in person on Thursday, he had to follow through with the commitment. The judge said that if Montgomery wanted to waive his presence, he had to inform the court the day before."

[@Ashley__Rose]

@@TeaSpiracythe jury needs to be given an instruction that he refused to show

[@michelleseveney9113]

I thought the only excuse for not being there would have to be medical. Maybe that rule is different in different states?

[@lmn1966]

The Jurisdiction allows him not to appear. Its his right. He has to appear with victim statements and verdict. The courts do however ask him every morning if he wants to appear.

[@jackiecruz843]

Why are the Jury not allowed to take notes, every other trial I've watched let them. I wouldn't want to be on this jury.

[@cail171]

Not every trial allows notes. Seems each courthouse or judge is different on these approaches. I believe they could at Lori Vallows trial I may b wrong or murdaugh. I'd want to take notes n a long trial if I were a juror

[@Ilene.s]

It is usually up to the judge and also sometimes it's a state regulation. I understand why they don't want them to take notes because a judge once explained it as they don't want someone taking notes and missing something important because they were busy writing. The part that is surprising to me is that they can't even have the transcripts when they are finished and ready to decide G or NG. I can't figure that one out.

[@lisadahlquist9501]

I don’t think it really matters. Adam‘s gonna say he didn’t get a fair trial no matter how this thing goes. As far as I’m concerned, they both guilty. Kayla sat there while he beat and killed a little girl with two other children in the car neither of them got her help, she helped him cover this thing up and the biological mother went on with her life only contacted harmony when she was having a guilty moment bunch of losers shouldn’t be allowed to breed let alone have custody of children

[@tishwitch]

No noted or talking during a visit. That's standard practice.

[@beckyboo1433]

I think it's just during their little outing thing

[@tharrison0043]

Adam Montgomery didn't show up today because there wasn't anything happening, the Jury was out all day looking at locations, there were no opening statements, that will happen tomorrow, so it wasn't necessary for him to be there, tomorrow is a different story, he better be there tomorrow when opening statements happens, if he doesn't want to show up tomorrow the Judge should make him show up to his trial. I have a feeling the jury will find him guilty, there's a lot of evidence against him, especially when Kayla takes the stand. Adam made sure Kayla didn't know where Harmony's body was because he was paranoid she was going to rat him out to the police, that's why he always kept Kayla in his sights, he was so afraid that she would run off and tell on him. That bag on the table looks like it might be a big duffle bag, maybe the one Adam put Harmony in, that or the cooler. I don't think we will ever find Harmony, if it's true what I heard, she might not be in one piece. Kayla said Adam was in the bathroom with Harmony's dead body for hours, so he might have done something to her body, if you know what I mean, then he gets a friend to rent the U-Haul, and he drives around for a few hours with Harmony, he made a lot of stops, if true, we might not find her. It's so sad, how can anybody treat their child like that. I hope he rots in hell for what he's done.

[@crazybeautiful4270]

Just keep in mind, a defendant has the right to waive their presence at trial.

[@TeaSpiracy]

Recap of today, Wednesday Feb 7, 2024. Considering there isnt really anything to watch as far as today, here is what happened: "Adam Montgomery has said he intends to plead guilty to two charges in the death of his five-year-old daughter Harmony. Montgomery, who did not appear in person during Wednesday’s proceedings in Manchester, New Hampshire, acknowledged that he had falsified evidence and abused a corpse in connection with Harmony’s December 2019 death. He has not pleaded guilty to a count of second-degree murder, and his trial on that charge is expected to continue as planned. Judge Amy Messer’s warning to jurors that “things don’t always go as planned” proved true after plans were changed to delay opening statements until after a jury view of key locations in the case. Shortly after jurors were sent on the tour, Montgomery’s attorneys and prosecutors returned to the courtroom to announce that he had conceded two of the charges he faced. Judge Messer asked Montgomery if he had spoken to his attorneys in detail about the legal move, and whether he was aware of what it entailed. “Do you wish for your [attorneys] to acknowledge your guilt on both of those charges?” Judge Messer asked. “Yes, I do,” Montgomery answered as he appeared via video conference. "Judge Messer said jurors will be notified of Montgomery’s guilty pleas once they return to court. The judge went on to admonish Montgomery for his refusal to show up in court after she had sent transportation to the facility where he is jailed. The judge warned Montgomery that if he agreed today to attend court in person on Thursday, he had to follow through with the commitment. The judge said that if Montgomery wanted to waive his presence, he had to inform the court the day before."

[@angelabascue4539]

Thank You for this.

[@Sandy-km5ov]

Why has his presence now become his prerogative? This has been happening in a few cases now. Dangerous precedent.

[@FCUK-]

Omg thank you I got confused when he admitted guilt. So I wonder why he did that and how that'll benefit him.

[@lisadahlquist9501]

@@FCUK- defense strategy..

[@FCUK-]

@@lisadahlquist9501 but what is the strategy? People are supposed to believe he hung out with her dead body but didn't kill her? Doesn't make sense.

[@jessicaevans805]

I really hope he tells where Harmony is and let her have some peace.

[@amandalewis2415]

He won’t he’s a pos who won’t even show uptocourt

[@BrooklynJuggalo]

How could anybody do this to an innocent child?let alone their own child? Staring at my 4 year old wondering how? My children push my buttons every single day and I can't even raise my hands to them in anger smh.....

[@colleenjoan8072]

Where was everyone for Harmony before she was murdered .🙁💔

[@williamnoble86]

What a way to waste 5 hours. All you need to hear is 2:54:50 plus about 15 minutes.

[@michelleseveney9113]

Thank you!

[@janedixon8491]

What a coward!

[@patriciamckeon4650]

Its horrible how well we treat alleged murderers... with kit gloves, instead of being brutal with them, they should be stripped of all their rights!!🤢

[@AliJaeJR]

Hes not going to survive prison, theyre waiting for him to join them. One of the worst crimes are against children. Hes going to have the adult to adult fight he was to much of a coward for...

[@celgarcia2002]

Yep this is so true!! He will get what he deserves!!

[@Anna-yp9zl]

Can already tell the defense attorneys going to object to everything.

[@marcc4303]

That’s her obligation under the sixth amendment to provide effective assistance of counsel and to preserve his right to appeal trial issues if/when he is convicted. You don’t have to like Adam Montgomery. I certainly don’t . However, our Constitution affords all individuals with certain rights when accused of a crime. These rights apply to everyone even people we find despicable. Ensuring that even the worst people are given these rights is necessary in order to protect all of us from a government that would otherwise overstep its authority. For that reason you should be grateful for individuals like his defense attorney, who are able to overcome their personal bias towards a defendant in order to ensure the Constitution is followed .

[@janedixon8491]

He’s going to try to blame someone else. I see where this is going! Shame shame!!!

[@lmn1966]

Yes the defence blames Kayla on day 2

[@Ashley__Rose]

Someone locked up with him in Valley St. jail PLEASE take care of him

[@dgatsf]

I am flabbergasted at the opening statement. Driving the jurors around. What is the point? Video and photographs would be better. They could take that into the jury room. This way is subjective.

[@branniedens3480]

I think it makes total sense to take them on this drive based on what he’s saying. The monster beat Harmony at every light, at every stop sign, took her to places that were public. These are places where other people should have seen them, where there was traffic cars and foot traffic. So many opportunities for SOMEONE to help this poor child who got NONE.

[@TwinMama09]

Well holy crap. Thanks for admitting everything.

[@Ilene.s]

Yeah, how does he plead NG and at the same time say he's guilty of abusing a corpse? Can anyone make that make sense? 🫨

[@cail171]

​@@Ilene.sis he gonna blame Kayla? His wife?

[@lisadahlquist9501]

My thoughts exactly! They definitely have a defense strategy he admitting to this but denying the murder itself. I wonder and pray someone ends up telling where Harmony’s remains are 🙏 let this little girl rest easy

[@jackiesaunders9013]

​@@cail171Exactly my thoughts

[@Anna-yp9zl]

@@cail171 my opinion!

[@jenndob3865]

I cannot believe he doesn't have to be there... How is that justice... He'll have to face his maker one day!! RIP Harmony 💜

[@lmn1966]

He'll have to appear during the victim statements and verdict

[@Happy-xk4ge]

I'm totally not understanding this case at all I'm in the UK and have watched many many US trials .Have I missed the opening statements?

[@jennylight6434]

No opening statements they had a jury view today opening statements tomorrow

[@laurasmith-clay1695]

no jury was just swore in and charges read. Trial just beginning.

[@falkorluckdragon8278]

They skipped them - they went straight to getting the jury on the buses . Things were going on behind the scenes. Adam was making arrangements from the jail apparently

[@lmn1966]

Day 2 this happens

[@doygazgar]

Kayla killed her 😮 thats the only thing the defence has : objections will be coming in fast and furious 😠 defendants have far too many RIGHTS?

[@maryrichter7040]

I wish I could have known Harmony and given her love. I see the photo of her smiling and it breaks my heart. She never had a chance.

[@norrisashley85]

Are they back

[@daddio5376]

Does anyone know which trial this Judge had, a while back?

[@db16548]

The defendant should be forced to appear in court for his own trial. All this money is being spent on his trial, and he isn't even present!

[@WeAintGotNoQuit]

Omg you’d think they would’ve agreed on the view well before this day 🤦‍♀️ more time wasting! Audio pathetic as per usual 🤬

[@zxy78267]

I saw a summary of the story of what happened to this poor little girl @AnnieElise, and I was horrified. I didn't know this trial was starting.

[@sunnyann7]

Oh boy. I have yet to see this defense attorney win a case.

[@Gidget_Lynn]

Good!

[@lindamateri7298]

Sounds great

[@lisadahlquist9501]

I heard she was a very good attorney..

[@sunnyann7]

@@lisadahlquist9501 Granted she's had difficult cases, but she lost Myles Webster case, Logan Clegg, and Adam's weapons case. And this one for sure.

[@rainingonyourcharade]

I hope this monster gets fairly convicted so Harmony can finally get the justice she deserves.

[@lindalanderos5748]

Dam when did they start taking field trips for jury duty

[@jackielabarge5132]

Is anyone else having trouble with the volume not working?

[@kimberlybrown5843]

How much time is he looking at if convicted?

[@DorothyKiley]

Anyone know what courthouse in nh?

[@crazybeautiful4270]

Most likely the Superior Court(in N.H.) in whichever County has jurisdiction.

[@Anna-yp9zl]

It’s not right he has that option to not come to court!! & Does anyone else think the judge & Kayla look like sisters or something?? Or is it just me!?

[@nevaehleedawn2980]

So guilty he won't even show his face. He's the epitome of pure evil.

[@sharnie528]

❤

[@AngelRoseHeaven]

Thank you

[@rosedl750]

Bring him in to courtroom, it’s not fair for the jurors, family and us viewers

[@XenaWarrior95]

He gets a choice whether to be in court or not? He doesn’t have to be present?

[@user-dh7ro8nj9z]

Wow

[@Starrmiller]

It truly is horrible that precious Harmony had no one to love & protect her not her mother not even the system. We don't truly know what "The plea deal" entailed Yes! Kayla testified against Adam and that was part of it... But as I look back during Adam first trial and Kayla was testifying against Adam, I noticed something that most people wouldn't have or have any idea. Did anyone notice Kayla while on the stand how she seemed sleepy or her eyes? Why didn't the Defense Attorney explain alittle about the clinic (the first stop) that Adam & Kayla "frequent" That clinic was a "Methdone Clinic" These two (Adam & Kayla) were strung out on drugs. Methdone NOT (Meth) is use to help people who are strung out on heroin/opioid to detox. Yet the Defense attorney didn't say anything regarding it. I'm NOT ON anyone side but I thought this was important... They were strung out on drugs and doing crimes and let's face it Kayla was sitting shot gun. Anything is possible!

[@lmn1966]

Only day one. It'll come out during the trial

[@lindaadelwerth8042]

Know someone else said this but the Uncle should have have went down to the police station told them what he saw and what happened, They should of went to that house and removed Harmony right then and there Period. The places that should of helped her and Kept her safe like CPS Failed that little girl 💯! If something or someone had done something then this would of never happened and that Sweet little girl would still be here Period! Im so sorry for what you had to go through Harmony! Brwaks my heart and makes me physically sick what he did to her. Many people love you sweet girl! God has you in his arms now and you will know the evil that man did to you anymore, You are Safe.

[@Sueprises]

Judge says to AM "You're Free To Go" ....ummm ... no ... he is not free but he can be returned to his cell or the jail playground or the shower

[@AmyLRay]

Why cant she make him be there via zoom?

[@GTSTWINCAM16]

It sounds like they’re gearing up to shift blame for the actual murder by admitting guilt on two of the lesser charges…. He will show up tomorrow and blame the girlfriend! 🍿 🥤

[@erinfournier5786]

So Adam plead guilty to cutting up harmonys body

[@juliacattani]

but why did he have the right to wave presence???? the man is being charged for the murder of his 5 year old daughter

[@lisal2018]

These people need to get with the times. He should be made to be there. Never heard of this being a choice. Taking jurors for a ride is a big waste of money and time.

[@lmn1966]

The Jurisdiction allows him not to appear in court. Its his right. He needs to appear when the victim statements are read and the verdict

[@melissaschreiber7]

How much you bet a change of Venue will be requested. This garbage is known everywhere. Florida here

[@AuntCathyPooh]

Too late for that...jury has already been chosen and seated 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@user-gr5xj2fl4b]

Why is the defendant allowed not to attend court. He should be forced to be in court to face the evidence, family of the victim and jurors

[@crazybeautiful4270]

Some States it’s not mandatory for the defendant to attend the trial/listen to victim/family statements. It’s so messed up imo. I suppose though if we’re following the law , he is “allegedly” guilty. (We all know he’s not and should have to hear and see every single thing that is going on in the court room).

[@jodifocht5680]

I so dislike this defense attorney. Grrr

[@tracieproctor2167]

Montgomery isn't going to be physically in court he will be appearing on telecourt

[@michelleseveney9113]

He seriously doesn’t have to be there!??

[@crazybeautiful4270]

He is allowed to waive his right to be present. (Unfortunately)

[@lmn1966]

The Jurisdiction allows him not to appear. He specifically has to show up when the victim statements are read and verdict

[@sissysyme1334]

why isn't he in court? what did I miss? Coward!

[@crazybeautiful4270]

Defendants have the right to waive their presence in a trial. (Unfortunately).

[@heirofdisa]

Defense is a joke, oh my goodness. Justice should be served.

[@lmn1966]

14:33 starts

[@emmabell6715]

QQ IS THIS A DEATH PENALTY CASE??

[@courtgood52588]

No

[@notsorryyouretriggered]

They dont even have it in New Hampshire

[@bquietsouhear]

2nd degree murder? Death penalty? Of course, no.

[@DeeRodriguez_BallerinaFaLife]

Maybe should have looked to see if it’s a death penalty state before asking that question.🤦🏼‍♀️ If NH was a death penalty state, then you could have used the same fingers you used to type that question, and asked the Google if it was a death penalty case. Yet another actively lazy person, wanting everyone else to do the work and give the answers. And you think they send people to death row for 2nd degree murder??? I just have no words.🤯

[@Nook747]

@@DeeRodriguez_BallerinaFaLife Jeepers creepers Lady ! cut her some slack ..... You spent a long time answering her !!!! 🙃

[@lisadahlquist9501]

He’s gonna blame Kayla!!!

[@biblebible4457]

Hes not going to get the death penalty for 2 nd degree murder its not a capital case

[@LawNerd2.0]

NH abolished the death penalty in May 2019 only crimes committed before that date can still be desth penalty cases- this is not one of them

[@nannajaysadventures]

where is her corpse

[@kimberlynicholson7084]

He doesn't have to appear in court. Fix it Jesus!

[@CurtisGilmore-dm8fn]

✝️🤗✝️🙏✝️♥️👈

[@lindamateri7298]

I already know he’s a waste of skin but why is he not attending the trial ? This makes no sense to me that this killer can decide to sit in jail during all of this he needs to be made to attend

[@melissaschreiber7]

So he's going to admit to the falsifying evidence in the abuse of the court that he's going to plead guilty to but he's going to try to avoid everything else what a piece of trash this guy is oh my God I would love to............. the I'm going to

[@venusventura9548]

My lord opening statement is sooooooo long at the beginning, start with the case already... that is what inside of my head..

[@crazybeautiful4270]

Need context before you get to the point.

[@melissaschreiber7]

Hah n this case happen before May 31 2019 so the Death penalty is most likely where this case will head. The Justice system hopefully won't fail another pour baby like they did Caylee Marie Anthony 😢😢

[@TrueCrimeLibrary]

New Hampshire abolished the death penalty

[@LawNerd2.0]

Testimony has said she was alive up until october to December 2019. So this is not a death penalty case. had to have happened before May 2019 to apply death penalty

[@melissaschreiber7]

@@TrueCrimeLibrary yes but if the crime occurred before that date the death penalty will still apply

[@TrueCrimeLibrary]

@@melissaschreiber7 Oh I didn't realize that is the way it worked, thank you for informing me.

[@user-qf5jg4hh5s]

What if whatever crime you did its done to you...however you murdered someone is how you die...crime rate would definitely decrease....??? Jw🫤