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 Harmony was killed in early December 2019. He said the investigation is now a homicide investigation.>> News. conference videos: NH AG Formella | Chief Manchester 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.” Harmony was believed to have disappeared between November 28 and December 10, 2019, when she was 5 years old, but the police did not learn of her disappearance for more than two years.>> The Timeline of Harmony’s Disappearance MontgomeryFormella, 8, said Harmony’s remains have not been located, but recently confirmed biological evidence and multiple sources of information have led investigators to conclude she was murdered. He did not provide any information about the tests. An emotional Manchester Police Chief Allen Aldenberg said he was saddened that it had turned into a homicide investigation.” Harmony in his family’s home,” he said. “Our commitment to bringing Harmony home has not, and never will, waver.” Officials did not take any questions at the news conference announcing the homicide investigation. “Our worst fears were confirmed today, and our efforts now shift to securing justice for Harmony,” said Governor Chris Sununu. “I commend the tireless dedication of the law enforcement community for their unwavering efforts and commitment to transparency, and recognize that they have a lot of work ahead of them. We have come to know Harmony through her bright smiles in her photos and she will not soon be forgotten. for his fellow Granite Staters.” There is a 24-hour tip line for anyone with information about Harmony. Anyone with 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 said Thursday.
Attorney General John Formella said investigators now believe Harmony was killed in early December 2019. He said the investigation is now a homicide investigation.
>> Videos of the press conference: NH AG Formella | Manchester Aldenberg boss
“We understand that 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 gone missing between November 28 and December 10, 2019, when she was 5 years old, but police did not learn of her disappearance for more than two years.
>> Timeline of 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 conclude she was murdered. He did not provide any information about the tests.
An emotional Manchester police chief, Allen Aldenberg, said he was saddened that it had turned into a homicide investigation.
“As I said from the beginning of this investigation and throughout the investigation, every effort has been made to bring Harmony home to her family,” he said. “Our commitment to bringing Harmony home has not, and never will, waver.”
Officials did not take any questions at the news conference announcing the homicide investigation.
“Our worst fears were confirmed today, and our efforts now shift to securing justice for Harmony,” said Governor Chris Sununu. “I commend the tireless dedication of the law enforcement community for their unwavering efforts and commitment to transparency, and recognize that they have a lot of work ahead of them. We have come to know Harmony through her bright smiles in her photos and she will not soon be forgotten. for his fellow Granite Staters.”
There is a 24-hour tip line for anyone with information about Harmony. Anyone with information can call or text 603-203-6060.
Watch a timeline of the investigation in the player below.
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