Vanishing Harmony: A Girl Lost Amidst Chaos

Harmony Montgomery, a visually impaired little girl living in a turbulent environment with drug-addicted parents, is missing and presumed murdered.

Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack explore Harmony's chaotic world as she moves from her mother's custody into the foster care system and into the care of her enigmatic and troubling father, Adam.

As Joe Scott and Dave navigate the complexities of Adam Montgomery's ongoing trial, unraveling the intricacies of DNA evidence and search warrants, the desperate search for Harmony and the quest for the truth surrounding her disappearance intensify.

Timecodes:

00:01:20 - Joe Scott Morgan introduces the tragic case of Harmony Montgomery, a visually impaired little girl who is now missing and suspected to be a victim of murder.

00:03:00 - Dave Mack discusses the devastating impact of drug addiction on children, explicitly highlighting Harmony's situation with both parents struggling with substance abuse.

00:06:00 - Joe Scott provides a glimpse into Harmony's tumultuous life, surrounded by threatening figures and constantly shifting homes.

00:07:20 - Dave shares background information on Harmony's parents—her drug-addicted mother, Crystal, and her criminally inclined father, Adam.

00:08:20 - The narrative takes a turn as Harmony is removed from her mother's custody and placed into the foster care system.

00:09:00 - Harmony's father, Adam, regains custody, pulling her back out of the foster care system.

00:10:00 - Adam and his partner, Kayla, restrict Harmony's contact with her biological mother, Crystal, further isolating the child.

00:11:00 - Crystal struggles to maintain contact with her children, Harmony and Jameson, amidst her own battles, and the first signs of Harmony's disappearance emerge as family members notice her sporting a black eye.

00:13:00 - Joe Scott reflects on the stereotypical image of a missing child search and the deviation of Harmony's case from this norm.

00:14:15 - Harmony's stepmother, Kayla, who has three biological children, confesses to regular drug use. 

00:15:40 - Adam severs contact with Crystal and others regarding Harmony in April 2019, deepening the mystery around her.

00:16:45 - Discussion of the implications of Harmony's black eye, and potential underlying injuries that could result from such physical abuse.

00:19:27 - Insight into the dangerous, chaotic, and cramped living environment.

00:21:00 - Joe Scott laments the scarcity of clear evidence in Harmony's case, highlighting the challenges investigators face.

00:22:12 - Dave shares details of the ongoing trial against Harmony's father, Adam  Montgomery, and his ex-wife, Kayla's testimony.

00:24:40 - Adam is indicted on an assault charge for hitting Harmony, which might be connected to her disappearance.

00:25:00 - The police identify December 7th, 2019, as the likely date of Harmony's suspected murder.

00:25:44 - Joe Scott discusses the concept of corpus delecti, explaining the importance of finding physical evidence in murder cases.

00:27:20 - The search for evidence intensifies as police and federal teams dissect the family home, leading to a potentially ominous discovery about the family refrigerator.

00:30:40 - Joe Scott highlights the significance of understanding the source and volume of DNA found at a crime scene, particularly blood, and the implications of finding a large volume of blood at a crime scene.

00:32:40 - Jospeph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack discuss the process of obtaining search warrants, emphasizing the necessity of specificity in requests.

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