The search for missing Manchester girl Harmony Montgomery is now a homicide investigation, law enforcement officials said Thursday. Attorney General John Farmella said investigators believe Harmony was killed in early December 2019. He said the investigation is now a homicide investigation. “This is truly devastating news for Harmony’s family, friends and loved ones,” Farmella said. “Our hearts go out to them.” Harmony was believed to have gone missing between November 28 and December 10, 2019 when she was 5 years old, but police said she had been missing for more than two years. Unknown.>> Timeline for 8-year-old Harmony Montgomery Farmella’s disappearance Harmony’s remains have not been found, but recently confirmed biological evidence and other information led investigators to believe she was killed. He did not provide any information about the source. An emotional Manchester Police Chief Alan Altenberg said this has become a homicide investigation. “As I said at the beginning and throughout this investigation, every effort has been made. Harmony home for her family,” he said. “Our commitment to bringing Harmony home has not wavered, and it never will.” Officials took no questions at a news conference announcing the homicide investigation. Our worst fears have been confirmed today and our efforts have now turned to ensuring justice for reconciliation. Governor Chris Sununu said. “I appreciate the tireless efforts of the law enforcement community and their tireless commitment to transparency, and recognize that they have a lot of work ahead of them. We knew Harmony by her bright smile in her photos, and she will soon be gone. Forgotten by her fellow Granite Staters.” A 24-hour helpline is open to anyone with information about Harmony. Anyone with information can call or text 603-203-6060. Watch the timeline of the trial in the player below.–
The search for missing Manchester girl Harmony Montgomery is now a homicide investigation, law enforcement officials said Thursday.
Attorney General John Farmella said investigators now believe Harmony was killed in early December 2019. He said the investigation is now a homicide investigation.
“We understand this is truly devastating news for Harmony’s family, friends and loved ones,” Formella said. “Our hearts go out to them.”
Harmony was believed to have disappeared between November 28 and December 10, 2019, when she was 5 years old, but police did not find her missing for more than two years.
>> A timeline of the disappearance of 8-year-old Harmony Montgomery
Farmella Harmony’s remains have not been found, but recently confirmed biological evidence and several other sources of information have led investigators to the conclusion that she was murdered. He did not provide any information about the source.
An emotional Manchester Police Chief Alan Altenberg said it was “sad” it had turned into a murder investigation.
“As I said at the beginning and throughout this investigation, every effort has been made to bring Harmony home to her family,” he said. “Our commitment to bringing Harmony home has not changed and never will.”
Authorities did not take any questions at a news conference announcing the homicide investigation.
“Our worst fears have been confirmed today and our efforts now turn to ensuring justice for reconciliation,” said Governor Chris Sununu. “I appreciate the tireless efforts of the law enforcement community and their tireless commitment to transparency, and recognize that they have a lot of work ahead of them. We knew Harmony through her bright smile in her photos, and she will soon be forgotten by her fellow Granite Staters.”
A 24-hour helpline is open to anyone with information about Harmony. Anyone with information can call or text 603-203-6060.
Watch the timeline of the trial in the player below.
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