Adam Montgomery, the New Hampshire man charged with murder in the disappearance of his five-year-old daughter, was sentenced to decades in prison on non-gun charges Monday, and was assured by a judge that the sentence did not take into account what is he charged with in his next case.
He was convicted in June of six separate charges, including being a career armed criminal, and sentenced to more than 30 years behind bars. Montgomery was charged with having a shotgun and a rifle, even though he has multiple felony convictions in New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
These charges were unrelated to the second-degree murder charge he faces in the death of his daughter, Harmony Montgomery.
Speaking briefly at his sentencing on the weapons charges in Hillsborough Superior Court, Adam Montgomery stridently denied killing his daughter, a charge he called offensive, as he asked that the judge not consider that case when sentencing him.
Montgomery began by saying he did not want to dispute that he was found guilty in the gun case, then turned to his request that the judge disregard the murder case as he ponders how long the man should spend in prison for two charges each. from being an armed career criminal, receiving stolen property and theft.
“I did not kill my daughter, Harmony, and I look forward to my next trial to refute those offensive claims,” he continued.
He also noted that he did not want to be addicted to drugs and that he intends to spend his time in prison to get better.
“I could have had a meaningful life, but I squandered that opportunity through drugs. But I loved my daughter unconditionally and I didn’t kill her, so don’t consider anything to do with those charges, just consider the facts of this case.” Montgomery concluded.
After he spoke, the judge took a break to consider what he said, as well as what the prosecutor’s and defense attorney’s arguments were. The prosecution was seeking more prison time than the defense, and the two sides disagreed on whether there were aggravating factors that should put Montgomery in prison longer.
The judge eventually returned and sentenced Montgomery to 15-30 years for each of the armed career felony counts, followed by 7 1/2 to 15 years for both robbery counts. He said he could have five years off his final prison sentence for good behavior.
He was convicted in June of six separate charges, including being a career armed criminal. That charge alone carries a minimum sentence of 10 years in prison. Montgomery was charged with having a shotgun and a rifle, even though he has multiple felony convictions in New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
These charges are unrelated to the second-degree murder charge he faces in the death of his five-year-old daughter, Harmony Montgomery.
Harmony Montgomery’s body has never been found, but she is presumed dead and authorities believe she was murdered in December 2019. Her disappearance only came to light in 2021, and her case drew national attention, outrage, and outrage. .
Adam Montgomery pleaded not guilty in October to charges of second-degree murder, falsifying physical evidence and abuse of a corpse. Authorities allege he killed her daughter, Harmony, by repeatedly hitting her over the head with his fist.
