The search for missing Manchester girl Harmony Montgomery is now a homicide investigation, law enforcement officials said Thursday.Attorney General John Formella said investigators now believe that Harmony was killed in early December 2019. He said the investigation is now a homicide investigation.>> News conference videos: NH AG Formella | Manchester Chief Aldenberg”We understand that this is truly devastating news for Harmony’s family, friends and loved ones,” Formella said. “Our hearts go out to them.”It was believed that Harmony went missing between Nov. 28 and Dec. 10, 2019, when she was 5 years old, but police did not learn of her disappearance for more than two years.>> Timeline in the disappearance of 8-year-old Harmony Montgomery Formella said Harmony’s remains have not been located, but recently confirmed biological evidence and multiple sources of information have led investigators to the conclusion that she was killed. He did not provide any information about the evidence. An emotional Manchester Police Chief Allen Aldenberg said he was saddened that it has transformed into a homicide investigation.” As I stated from the beginning of this investigation and throughout, every effort has been made to bring Harmony home to her family,” he said. “Our commitment to bringing Harmony home has not wavered, nor will it.” Officials did not take any questions at the news conference announcing the homicide investigation.” Our greatest fears were confirmed today, and now our efforts shift to ensuring justice for Harmony, “Gov. Chris Sununu said. “I commend the tireless dedication of the law enforcement community for their unwavering efforts and commitment to transparency, and recognize they have much work ahead of them. We have come to know Harmony through her bright smiles in her photos and she will not be soon to be forgotten by her fellow Granite Staters.”A 24-hour tip line is open for anyone who has information about Harmony. Anyone with any information can call or text 603-203-6060. Watch a timeline of the investigation 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 Formella said investigators now believe that Harmony was killed in early December 2019. He said the investigation is now a homicide investigation.
>> News conference videos: NH AG Formella | Manchester Chief Aldenberg
“We understand that this is truly devastating news for Harmony’s family, friends and loved ones,” Formella said. “Our hearts go out to them.”
It was believed that Harmony went missing between Nov. 28 and Dec. 10, 2019, when she was 5 years old, but police did not learn of her disappearance for more than two years.
>> Timeline in the disappearance of 8-year-old Harmony Montgomery
Formella said Harmony’s remains have not been located, but recently confirmed biological evidence and multiple sources of information have led investigators to the conclusion that she was killed. He did not provide any information about the evidence.
An emotional Manchester Police Chief Allen Aldenberg said he was saddened that it has transformed into a homicide investigation.
“As I stated from the beginning of this investigation and throughout, every effort has been made to bring Harmony home to her family,” he said. “Our commitment to bringing Harmony home has not wavered, nor will it.”
Officials did not take any questions at the news conference announcing the homicide investigation.
“Our greatest fears were confirmed today, and now our efforts shift to ensuring justice for Harmony,” Gov. Chris Sununu said. “I commend the tireless dedication of the law enforcement community for their unwavering efforts and commitment to transparency, and recognize they have much work ahead of them. We have come to know Harmony through her bright smiles in her photos and she will not be soon to be forgotten by her fellow Granite Staters.”
A 24-hour tip line is open to anyone who has information about Harmony. Anyone with any information can call or text 603-203-6060.
Watch a timeline of the investigation in the player below.
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