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Adam Montgomery walked into jury selection for his own murder trial smiling, tongue out. Then he refused to show up for most of the proceedings, choosing to stay in his cell. The jury convicted in under a day. The Supreme Court reversed the conviction. And now the Harmony Montgomery case is headed for a second murder trial where everything about this man's behavior will be on display again.The retrial raises questions the first trial never had to face on its own: whether Kayla Montgomery's uncorroborated testimony can carry a murder conviction, whether the defense theory that Kayla — not Adam — is responsible for Harmony's death will land with a fresh jury, and whether the cover-up evidence can still be used to argue consciousness of guilt when the Supreme Court said it only proves what happened after the killing.Criminal defense attorney Bob Motta (Defense Diaries) joins Tony Brueski to assess both sides of the retrial. How a defendant's courtroom demeanor registers with jurors. Whether the speed of the first conviction tells us the evidence was strong or the jury was contaminated. And what the prosecution must change to get a verdict that survives appeal. Tony Brueski and Bob Motta.Links:Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodDisclaimer:This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.Hashtags:#HarmonyMontgomery #AdamMontgomery #TrueCrimeToday #TrueCrime #DefenseDiaries #BobMotta #MurderRetrial #KaylaMontgomery #JusticeForHarmony #TrueCrimePodcast

It wasn't a split decision. All five justices on the New Hampshire Supreme Court agreed: Adam Montgomery's second-degree murder conviction in the Harmony Montgomery case could not stand. The ruling, authored by Associate Justice Bryan Gould, found that trying the murder and assault charges together prejudiced the jury against Montgomery — the airtight assault evidence propped up a murder case that depended almost entirely on one compromised witness.That witness is Kayla Montgomery. Adam's estranged wife. She went to prison for lying to the grand jury investigating Harmony's disappearance before cutting a cooperation deal. The defense argued Kayla killed Harmony and Adam covered it up. The Supreme Court said that theory never got a fair fight because the strong assault evidence bled into the weaker murder case.Criminal defense attorney Bob Motta (Defense Diaries) joins Tony Brueski to break down the legal reasoning behind the unanimous reversal and what it tells us about how clear-cut the procedural error was. Also examined: the defense's remarkable pivot from requesting the joint trial to appealing it, whether the trial judge should have caught the problem, and the gap between what the public thinks “overturned” means and what actually happened. Montgomery remains behind bars on other convictions. The state plans to retry. Tony Brueski and Bob Motta.Links:Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodDisclaimer:This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.Hashtags:#HarmonyMontgomery #AdamMontgomery #TrueCrimeToday #TrueCrime #DefenseDiaries #BobMotta #NewHampshire #MurderConviction #JusticeForHarmony #TrueCrimePodcast

Massachusetts gave Adam Montgomery custody of his five-year-old daughter despite twenty-one criminal cases on his record. New Hampshire's child protection system saw the bruises, documented them, and emailed police that everything was fine. Two states failed Harmony Montgomery while she was alive. Now the legal system is asking for a second chance to convict the man who, according to prosecutors, killed her and hid her body for months.The Harmony Montgomery case has reached its most consequential juncture: a murder retrial with less evidence, a compromised key witness, and a defense team arguing an alternative theory. All of it playing out while the defendant faces decades in prison regardless of the outcome and refuses to say where his daughter's remains are.Criminal defense attorney Bob Motta (Defense Diaries) joins Tony Brueski for the complete three-part breakdown: the Supreme Court's reasoning for reversing the conviction, the prosecution and defense strategies for the retrial, and the larger questions about silence, civil judgments, and whether justice is still possible for a child the system abandoned at every turn. Tony Brueski and Bob Motta.Links:Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodDisclaimer:This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.Hashtags:#HarmonyMontgomery #AdamMontgomery #TrueCrimeToday #TrueCrime #DefenseDiaries #BobMotta #MurderRetrial #JusticeForHarmony #DCYF #TrueCrimePodcast

A civil court ordered Adam Montgomery to pay fifteen and a half million dollars for the wrongful death of his daughter Harmony. He will never pay a single dollar. But the judgment sits in the record as a measure of what one court believes Harmony's life was worth — a number that stands even as the criminal murder conviction has been reversed.The Harmony Montgomery case now occupies a legal no-man's-land: Montgomery is convicted of concealing his daughter's remains, tampering with evidence, and witness intimidation. He faces decades in prison on those charges alone. A civil court has found him liable for wrongful death. Crystal Sorey settled her own lawsuit against the state for over two million dollars over DCYF's failure to protect Harmony. But the murder conviction — the one that was supposed to say who killed this little girl — has been erased on procedural grounds.Criminal defense attorney Bob Motta (Defense Diaries) joins Tony Brueski to examine what the civil findings mean in the context of the criminal retrial. Whether a jury ever hears about them. Whether the state's own child protection failures give the defense ammunition. What leverage exists — if any — to compel Montgomery to reveal Harmony's location. And whether the retrial is about justice or about a record that matches what everyone already knows. Tony Brueski and Bob Motta.Links:Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodDisclaimer:This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.Hashtags:#HarmonyMontgomery #AdamMontgomery #TrueCrimeToday #TrueCrime #DefenseDiaries #BobMotta #JusticeForHarmony #CrystalSorey #WrongfulDeath #TrueCrimePodcast

The evidence that helped convict Adam Montgomery of murder the first time — multiple independent witnesses to a pattern of violence against Harmony, documented injuries nobody disputed — has been excluded from the retrial. The New Hampshire Supreme Court's ruling severing the assault and murder charges means the prosecution walks into the Harmony Montgomery retrial without the material that made the first conviction feel certain.What remains: Kayla Montgomery's testimony, the cover-up evidence, and a defense team ready to argue that Kayla killed Harmony and Adam hid the body. The first jury took less than a day. The second jury hears less evidence, a compromised star witness, and an alternative theory the defense has been sharpening since the first trial.Criminal defense attorney Bob Motta (Defense Diaries) joins Tony Brueski for the complete interview — the reversal mechanics, the retrial strategy, and the unanswered questions that define this case. Including: whether Montgomery's silence about Harmony's location can ever be broken, whether the civil judgments carry weight in a criminal courtroom, and what the system owes a family that has been waiting for justice since December 2019. Tony Brueski and Bob Motta.Links:Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodDisclaimer:This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.Hashtags:#HarmonyMontgomery #AdamMontgomery #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #DefenseDiaries #BobMotta #MurderRetrial #JusticeForHarmony #NewHampshire #TrueCrimePodcast

Adam Montgomery is facing over forty-three years in prison without the murder conviction, plus another thirty-two and a half on firearms charges. He will die behind bars. And he still will not tell anyone where he put his daughter. The Harmony Montgomery case has reached the point where the legal system's tools are running out and the one person with the answer has decided to keep it.The retrial is coming. The state intends to try the murder charge again, separately this time. But the outcome won't change Montgomery's sentence in any meaningful way — he's already locked into decades. The fight is about whether the system can put a murder conviction next to the name of the man who hid his daughter's remains in five different locations, used lime on her body, and rented a truck to dispose of her.Criminal defense attorney Bob Motta (Defense Diaries) joins Tony Brueski to examine the legal realities behind Montgomery's silence. Whether any court can compel disclosure. What the fifteen-and-a-half-million-dollar wrongful death judgment means practically. Whether the defense has incentive to negotiate or reasons to fight. And what this case tells us about a system that failed one child at every single turn. Tony Brueski and Bob Motta.Links:Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodDisclaimer:This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.Hashtags:#HarmonyMontgomery #AdamMontgomery #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #DefenseDiaries #BobMotta #JusticeForHarmony #CrystalSorey #NewHampshire #TrueCrimePodcast

Adam Montgomery's defense team asked for both charges — murder and assault — to be tried together. Then they tried to undo it. The trial judge said no. The New Hampshire Supreme Court said yes. And the Adam Montgomery murder conviction in the Harmony Montgomery case is now reversed.The ruling hinges on a concept the audience deserves to hear explained by someone who has actually litigated it: prejudicial joinder. When the overwhelming assault evidence — multiple witnesses, documented bruises, no dispute — sat alongside a murder charge that depended almost entirely on Kayla Montgomery's testimony, the court found the jury couldn't fairly evaluate the weaker case on its own merits.Criminal defense attorney Bob Motta (Defense Diaries) joins Tony Brueski to walk through the mechanics of how this conviction fell apart. The irony at the center: the defense's initial request created the structural flaw their appeal exploited. Whether that's strategy or accident, Bob's answer tells you everything about how the defense bar actually works.Also covered: whether the trial judge should have granted severance, what a unanimous five-justice reversal signals about how clear-cut this was, and the single most important thing people misunderstand about a murder conviction being overturned. Montgomery remains in prison on other charges. The state plans to retry. But the conviction that was supposed to speak for five-year-old Harmony is gone. Tony Brueski and Bob Motta.Links:Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodDisclaimer:This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.Hashtags:#HarmonyMontgomery #AdamMontgomery #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #DefenseDiaries #BobMotta #NewHampshire #MurderConviction #JusticeForHarmony #TrueCrimePodcast

Adam Montgomery's defense has a theory, and the retrial is where it gets tested: Kayla Montgomery killed Harmony on December 7, 2019, while Adam was out. He came back, found his daughter dead, and spent months covering it up. That's the story they intend to put in front of a new jury in the Harmony Montgomery murder case.The theory has one thing going for it: Kayla is the only witness to the fatal night, and her credibility is damaged. She went to prison for lying to investigators. She cut a deal. And with the assault evidence now excluded from the retrial, the prosecution can't surround her testimony with a wall of independent witnesses the way they did at the first trial.Criminal defense attorney Bob Motta (Defense Diaries) joins Tony Brueski to examine the defense theory on its merits. How you sell “someone else did it” when your client hid the body in five different locations across several months. Whether the cover-up evidence undermines or supports the claim that Adam was covering for someone else. How the prosecution rehabilitates its star witness. And what a jury does when both sides are pointing fingers and neither has clean hands. Tony Brueski and Bob Motta.Links:Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodDisclaimer:This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.Hashtags:#HarmonyMontgomery #AdamMontgomery #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #DefenseDiaries #BobMotta #KaylaMontgomery #MurderRetrial #JusticeForHarmony #TrueCrimePodcast

People hear “conviction overturned” and assume Adam Montgomery beat the system. That's wrong — but understanding why requires walking through the legal mechanics that most coverage skips entirely. The Harmony Montgomery case update has left families and followers furious, and they deserve an explanation that respects their intelligence.The New Hampshire Supreme Court reversed the second-degree murder conviction on procedural grounds: the trial court allowed the murder charge and a separate assault charge to be tried together, and the overwhelming assault evidence — multiple independent witnesses, no dispute — prejudiced the jury's evaluation of the murder case, which depended almost entirely on Kayla Montgomery's testimony.Criminal defense attorney Bob Motta (Defense Diaries) joins Tony Brueski to cut through the noise. What “prejudicial” actually means, sentence by sentence. The irony that the defense originally requested the joinder that became its own appeal. Whether the trial judge's refusal to sever was a close call or an obvious miss. And what this ruling does and does not change for a man still facing decades in prison on charges the court left untouched. Tony Brueski and Bob Motta.Links:Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodDisclaimer:This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.Hashtags:#HarmonyMontgomery #AdamMontgomery #HiddenKillersLive #TrueCrime #DefenseDiaries #BobMotta #NewHampshire #MurderConviction #JusticeForHarmony #TrueCrimePodcast

The prosecution got its conviction the first time — the jury took less than a day. The Supreme Court said the conviction couldn't hold because of how the trial was structured. So what changes? The Harmony Montgomery murder retrial will look fundamentally different from the first trial, and the prosecution has to build a case that survives on its own.The assault evidence and its independent witnesses are out. Kayla Montgomery's testimony — the only direct account of the fatal night — has to carry the murder charge without a safety net. The defense theory that Kayla, not Adam, is responsible for Harmony's death will be front and center. And the cover-up evidence, which the Supreme Court said only proves what happened after the killing, needs to be reframed if the prosecution wants to use it.Criminal defense attorney Bob Motta (Defense Diaries) joins Tony Brueski to examine the prosecution's path forward and the obstacles in its way. Whether Kayla's credibility problems are manageable or fatal. What the first jury's speed tells us about the evidence. And the single strategic adjustment that could make the difference between a conviction that holds and a second acquittal. Tony Brueski and Bob Motta.Links:Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodDisclaimer:This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.Hashtags:#HarmonyMontgomery #AdamMontgomery #HiddenKillersLive #TrueCrime #DefenseDiaries #BobMotta #MurderRetrial #KaylaMontgomery #JusticeForHarmony #TrueCrimePodcast

Adam Montgomery will die in prison. The math is done. Over forty-three years on the convictions that survived the Supreme Court reversal, plus thirty-two and a half years on firearms charges. The murder retrial won't add meaningful time. So why does the Harmony Montgomery case demand a second trial?Because the murder conviction was supposed to be the one that said what happened to a five-year-old girl and who did it. Without it, the record says Adam Montgomery tampered with evidence, lied to investigators, and desecrated his daughter's remains — but not that he killed her. For Crystal Sorey, for Harmony's brother Jamison, and for every person who has followed this case, that distinction matters.Criminal defense attorney Bob Motta (Defense Diaries) joins Tony Brueski for a conversation about what justice actually means when the system has already failed at every level. Whether Montgomery's silence about Harmony's location is legally untouchable. How the civil judgments interact with the criminal case. Whether the defense has any reason to deal. And what this case reveals about a system that loses a child for two years, reverses the murder conviction on a technicality, and still can't bring her home. Tony Brueski and Bob Motta.Links:Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodDisclaimer:This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.Hashtags:#HarmonyMontgomery #AdamMontgomery #HiddenKillersLive #TrueCrime #DefenseDiaries #BobMotta #JusticeForHarmony #MurderRetrial #NewHampshire #TrueCrimePodcast

Adam Montgomery's murder retrial in the Harmony Montgomery case will look nothing like the first trial. The assault evidence is out. The independent witnesses who corroborated the pattern are excluded. What's left is a murder charge that depends on Kayla Montgomery — a witness who did prison time for lying to investigators — and a cover-up timeline that the Supreme Court says only proves what happened after Harmony died.Criminal defense attorney Bob Motta (Defense Diaries) joins Tony Brueski for the full three-part conversation. The legal mechanics behind the unanimous reversal: what went wrong at trial, why the defense ended up arguing both sides of the joinder issue, and what people misunderstand about a conviction being overturned. The retrial calculus: prosecution strategy, defense strategy, and the question of whether Kayla can carry a murder conviction alone. And the questions that outlast the courtroom: Montgomery's silence about Harmony's location, the civil judgments, the system failures, and what justice looks like when a little girl's body has never been found and her father won't say where she is. Tony Brueski and Bob Motta.Links:Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodDisclaimer:This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.Hashtags:#HarmonyMontgomery #AdamMontgomery #HiddenKillersLive #TrueCrime #DefenseDiaries #BobMotta #MurderRetrial #JusticeForHarmony #NewHampshire #TrueCrimePodcast

New Hampshire's highest court overturned Adam Montgomery's murder conviction in the death of his five-year-old daughter Harmony, ruling he did not receive a fair trial, while leaving several related convictions intact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Montgomery had twenty-one criminal cases in New Hampshire alone when a Massachusetts juvenile court judge decided he was fit to raise a child. The Harmony Montgomery case began the moment Judge Mark Newman awarded sole custody of a five-year-old girl to a man whose record included a stabbing, a suspected homicide, and shooting another man in the face. The court moved so fast it didn't wait for the required home study to be completed. Ten months after that ruling, Harmony was dead.Now the New Hampshire Supreme Court has reversed Montgomery's murder conviction on procedural grounds — the latest in a chain of institutional failures that stretches across two states and seven years. The court found that trying the murder charge alongside a separate assault charge in one trial denied Montgomery a fair proceeding. The assault evidence was airtight. The murder evidence depended on a single witness with credibility problems. The strong case dragged the weak one across the finish line, and the Supreme Court sent it back.But the system failures started long before the courtroom. DCYF caseworker Demetrios Tsaros was assigned to investigate reports that Harmony was being harmed — despite having served as Adam Montgomery's youth counselor fifteen years earlier. He visited the home, found it filthy, saw bruising around Harmony's eye, never spoke to the girl, and emailed police that everything looked fine. Manchester police responded to the Montgomery residence sixteen times in a single year. Nobody pulled Harmony out.Tony Brueski breaks down how two states failed one child — from the custody decision to the killing to the conviction that was supposed to hold and didn't. Montgomery still faces decades in prison. Harmony still has no grave.Links:Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodDisclaimer:This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.Hashtags:#HarmonyMontgomery #AdamMontgomery #TrueCrimeToday #TrueCrime #NewHampshire #MurderConviction #JusticeForHarmony #DCYF #CrystalSorey #ManchesterNH

Prosecutors made Adam Montgomery an offer at sentencing in the Harmony Montgomery case: reveal where you put your daughter's remains, and we'll recommend a lighter sentence. He sat in the courtroom and said nothing. He walked into his own jury selection smiling. He refused to attend most of his trial. And he has never once told anyone where Harmony is.That silence now sits alongside a unanimous New Hampshire Supreme Court decision reversing Montgomery's second-degree murder conviction on procedural grounds. The court ruled that trying the killing charge and a separate assault charge together in one trial prejudiced the jury. The assault evidence was strong — multiple witnesses, no dispute. The murder evidence depended almost entirely on Kayla Montgomery's testimony, and the court found the jury may not have convicted without the assault case propping it up.The state intends to retry the murder charge. Montgomery remains behind bars on assault, evidence tampering, witness tampering, and what he did to Harmony's remains — hiding her in a duffel bag, a car trunk, a ceiling vent at a homeless shelter, and a walk-in freezer at the pizza shop where he worked. He used lime on his own daughter's body. He rented a U-Haul and drove her remains to a disposal site somewhere between Manchester and Massachusetts. None of those convictions have been disturbed.Tony Brueski traces the full timeline: Montgomery's twenty-one-entry criminal history, the Massachusetts custody decision that put Harmony in his care, the DCYF caseworker who saw bruises and emailed police that everything was fine, and the procedural failure that cracked the one conviction that was supposed to speak for a five-year-old girl who cannot speak for herself.Links:Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodDisclaimer:This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.Hashtags:#HarmonyMontgomery #AdamMontgomery #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #NewHampshire #MurderConviction #JusticeForHarmony #CrystalSorey #ManchesterNH #TrueCrimePodcast

2019 - Manchester, NH. On December 31st, 2021, the Manchester, NH police went to the media with an alarming press release: a little girl named Harmony Montgomery was missing, and she hadn't been seen in 2 years. In 2024, her father, Adam Montgomery, was convicted of second degree murder for the death of his daughter. In June of 2026, there was a major update in Adam's conviction. This is what you need to know. Revisit the Murder, She Told 2-part episode on Harmony Montgomery's disappearance and the trial of Adam Montgomery: PART 1: https://www.murdershetold.com/episodes/harmony-montgomery-2 Part 1 on all platforms: https://tinyurl.com/Harmonyep1 PART 2: https://www.murdershetold.com/episodes/harmony-montgomery-3 Part 2 on all platforms: https://tinyurl.com/Harmonyep2 Learn about "prior bad acts" in the episode on Mark Dugas: https://www.murdershetold.com/episodes/mark-dugas If you have any information on the location of Harmony Montgomery's remains, please call the new Manchester Police tip line at (603) 932-8997. --- Support Murder, She Told: ⁠https://www.murdershetold.com/support⁠ Instagram: ⁠@murdershetoldpodcast⁠ TikTok: ⁠@murdershetold⁠ Facebook: ⁠/mstpodcast⁠ Website: ⁠murdershetold.com⁠ ----- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a stunning and heartbreaking twist, the New Hampshire Supreme Court has overturned Adam Montgomery's murder conviction in the death of his 5-year-old daughter, Harmony Montgomery. The court ruled that Montgomery was denied a fair trial, vacating the second-degree murder conviction that many believed finally delivered justice for the little girl whose body has never been found. Prosecutors have already vowed to retry the case, ensuring the fight for Harmony is far from over. Join Surviving the Survivor as we break down the shocking ruling, what happens next, and whether justice for Harmony Montgomery is now at risk. Surviving The Survivor is a leading destination for true crime analysis, breaking crime news, murder trial coverage, criminal investigations, courtroom breakdowns, and live case discussions. Hosted by Emmy Award-winning journalist Joel Waldman and his mother Karm, a child Holocaust survivor, STS brings together top FBI profilers, homicide detectives, criminal defense attorneys, prosecutors, forensic experts, journalists, victims' advocates, and survivors to analyze the biggest true crime stories. From high-profile murder cases and missing persons investigations to serial killers, criminal psychology, police procedures, and major court trials, STS delivers fact-based reporting and expert insight from those who have worked some of the nation's most notorious cases. Known for having the best guest in true crime, STS gives viewers direct access to the experts behind the headlines. Join #STSNation for live shows, breaking updates, audience Q&As, and in-depth case analysis. Support the show & be a part of #STSNation: Donate to STS' Trial Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ... VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcast Check out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/ Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLx Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivor Email: SurvivingTheSurvivor@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The New Hampshire Supreme Court has overturned Adam Montgomery’s second-degree murder conviction in the death of his daughter, Harmony Montgomery, whose remains have never been found. The court upheld his convictions on several other charges, including second-degree assault, witness tampering, falsifying physical evidence, and abuse of a corpse. The court ruled that the second-degree assault charge should have been separated from the murder case.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Continued conversation about how the New Hampshire Supreme Court has overturned Adam Montgomery’s second-degree murder conviction in the death of his daughter, Harmony Montgomery, whose remains have never been found. The court upheld his convictions on several other charges, including second-degree assault, witness tampering, falsifying physical evidence, and abuse of a corpse. The court ruled that the second-degree assault charge should have been separated from the murder case.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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¿Cómo puede una niña desaparecer durante años… sin que nadie la busque? El caso de Harmony Montgomery conmocionó a Estados Unidos cuando salió a la luz que la pequeña llevaba desaparecida mucho más tiempo del que cualquiera imaginaba. Durante años, nadie denunció su ausencia. Nadie preguntó dónde estaba. Y cuando finalmente comenzó la investigación, la verdad resultó todavía más perturbadora. En este episodio de Terrores Criminales analizamos la desaparición de Harmony Montgomery, el papel de su padre, los errores que rodearon el caso y cómo una historia así pudo pasar desapercibida durante tanto tiempo. Un caso real que abrió un enorme debate sobre protección infantil, negligencia y fallos del sistema.

March 12th: Harmony Montgomery Declared Legally Dead (2024) Children should be protected at all costs. They are innocent, helpless, and need to be cared for. Especially when they are young. On March 12th 2024 a little girl was declared legally dead by the courts. A girl who should have been protected but, instead, was left in the care of a man who let his anger take over. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this developing true crime investigation, the disappearance of nine-year-old Melodee Buzzard has sparked nationwide concern as authorities uncover troubling details surrounding her mother, Ashlee Buzzard. Investigators say Melodee had been isolated for years, kept away from both her maternal and paternal families, with Ashlee withdrawing her from school under the claim of homeschooling. When the school district reported months of failed check-ins, the situation escalated into a full-scale missing person case. The last confirmed sighting of Melodee traces back to early October, at the same time Ashlee embarked on a cross-country trip documented through phone footage and rental car records, forming a critical piece of the investigative timeline. As the case gained momentum, authorities learned that Melodee's paternal family had not seen her in over four years, and Ashlee's own mother had almost two years without contact, raising immediate red flags for a potential long-term concealment situation. The case shifted dramatically when a longtime friend of Ashlee's, known publicly as Tyler, claimed she confined him inside her home during a November visit, leading to Ashlee's arrest on false imprisonment charges. But those charges collapsed in court after Ashlee produced a secretly recorded audio clip that contradicted much of Tyler's account, prompting the judge to dismiss the case entirely. Despite that courtroom twist, the most urgent question remains: where is Melodee? Authorities executed multiple search warrants on Ashlee's residence, a storage unit, and the rented Malibu used on the trip, but no major breakthrough has been announced. The FBI has confirmed both surveillance and active involvement, mirroring strategies seen in high-profile missing child cases such as Gabby Petito and Harmony Montgomery. With dependency court proceedings sealed from public access and investigators cautious about what they release, the search for Melodee continues under intense scrutiny as the public waits for the next critical development in this unsettling case. #truecrime #breakingnews #melodeebuzzard #ashleebuzzard #missingperson #justice #FBIinvestigation #crimewatch #newsupdate #investigation Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

In this developing true crime investigation, the disappearance of nine-year-old Melodee Buzzard has sparked nationwide concern as authorities uncover troubling details surrounding her mother, Ashlee Buzzard. Investigators say Melodee had been isolated for years, kept away from both her maternal and paternal families, with Ashlee withdrawing her from school under the claim of homeschooling. When the school district reported months of failed check-ins, the situation escalated into a full-scale missing person case. The last confirmed sighting of Melodee traces back to early October, at the same time Ashlee embarked on a cross-country trip documented through phone footage and rental car records, forming a critical piece of the investigative timeline.  As the case gained momentum, authorities learned that Melodee's paternal family had not seen her in over four years, and Ashlee's own mother had almost two years without contact, raising immediate red flags for a potential long-term concealment situation. The case shifted dramatically when a longtime friend of Ashlee's, known publicly as Tyler, claimed she confined him inside her home during a November visit, leading to Ashlee's arrest on false imprisonment charges. But those charges collapsed in court after Ashlee produced a secretly recorded audio clip that contradicted much of Tyler's account, prompting the judge to dismiss the case entirely.  Despite that courtroom twist, the most urgent question remains: where is Melodee? Authorities executed multiple search warrants on Ashlee's residence, a storage unit, and the rented Malibu used on the trip, but no major breakthrough has been announced. The FBI has confirmed both surveillance and active involvement, mirroring strategies seen in high-profile missing child cases such as Gabby Petito and Harmony Montgomery. With dependency court proceedings sealed from public access and investigators cautious about what they release, the search for Melodee continues under intense scrutiny as the public waits for the next critical development in this unsettling case. #truecrime #breakingnews #melodeebuzzard #ashleebuzzard #missingperson #justice #FBIinvestigation #crimewatch #newsupdate #investigation  Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

In this developing true crime investigation, the disappearance of nine-year-old Melodee Buzzard has sparked nationwide concern as authorities uncover troubling details surrounding her mother, Ashlee Buzzard. Investigators say Melodee had been isolated for years, kept away from both her maternal and paternal families, with Ashlee withdrawing her from school under the claim of homeschooling. When the school district reported months of failed check-ins, the situation escalated into a full-scale missing person case. The last confirmed sighting of Melodee traces back to early October, at the same time Ashlee embarked on a cross-country trip documented through phone footage and rental car records, forming a critical piece of the investigative timeline. As the case gained momentum, authorities learned that Melodee's paternal family had not seen her in over four years, and Ashlee's own mother had almost two years without contact, raising immediate red flags for a potential long-term concealment situation. The case shifted dramatically when a longtime friend of Ashlee's, known publicly as Tyler, claimed she confined him inside her home during a November visit, leading to Ashlee's arrest on false imprisonment charges. But those charges collapsed in court after Ashlee produced a secretly recorded audio clip that contradicted much of Tyler's account, prompting the judge to dismiss the case entirely. Despite that courtroom twist, the most urgent question remains: where is Melodee? Authorities executed multiple search warrants on Ashlee's residence, a storage unit, and the rented Malibu used on the trip, but no major breakthrough has been announced. The FBI has confirmed both surveillance and active involvement, mirroring strategies seen in high-profile missing child cases such as Gabby Petito and Harmony Montgomery. With dependency court proceedings sealed from public access and investigators cautious about what they release, the search for Melodee continues under intense scrutiny as the public waits for the next critical development in this unsettling case. #truecrime #breakingnews #melodeebuzzard #ashleebuzzard #missingperson #justice #FBIinvestigation #crimewatch #newsupdate #investigation Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Authorities in California are urgently searching for 7-year-old Melodee Buzzard, a young girl who vanished under deeply troubling and suspicious circumstances. Melodee was last seen in early October near Lompoc, California, and has not been seen publicly since October 11, when law enforcement confirmed surveillance footage of her traveling with her mother, Ashley Buzzard, near the Utah-Colorado border. Since that sighting, there has been no verifiable proof of life. According to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office, Ashley has provided “no verifiable explanation” for her daughter's whereabouts. Investigators say she's been evasive, uncooperative, and unwilling to answer direct questions — drawing alarming comparisons to the Casey Anthony case. Despite multiple search warrants on her home, storage unit, and vehicle, investigators remain without solid leads on where Melodee could be. What's most haunting is the growing pattern that echoes other infamous missing child cases like Harmony Montgomery and Oakley Carlson — cases where a child vanished, unnoticed for far too long, and the guardian's story simply didn't add up. In this case, reports indicate Ashley changed her license plates just before Melodee disappeared, traveled out of state, and may have manipulated her timeline to mislead authorities. Investigators have worked with the FBI, securing warrants for Ashley's electronics and financial records, hoping to uncover new evidence. Yet despite these efforts, Melodee remains missing, and her mother continues to dodge accountability. As the case gains traction on Court TV and NewsNation, the public's outrage grows — how long can this silence last before justice catches up? This is more than just another missing person's case. It's a chilling reminder of how easily a child can vanish, and how bureaucracy, silence, and deception can delay the truth. #MelodeeBuzzard #AshleyBuzzard #MissingChild #TrueCrime #BreakingNews #CaliforniaCrime #JusticeForMelodee #ChildEndangerment #InvestigativeNews #TrueCrimeCommunity Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Authorities in California are urgently searching for 7-year-old Melodee Buzzard, a young girl who vanished under deeply troubling and suspicious circumstances. Melodee was last seen in early October near Lompoc, California, and has not been seen publicly since October 11, when law enforcement confirmed surveillance footage of her traveling with her mother, Ashley Buzzard, near the Utah-Colorado border. Since that sighting, there has been no verifiable proof of life. According to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office, Ashley has provided “no verifiable explanation” for her daughter's whereabouts. Investigators say she's been evasive, uncooperative, and unwilling to answer direct questions — drawing alarming comparisons to the Casey Anthony case. Despite multiple search warrants on her home, storage unit, and vehicle, investigators remain without solid leads on where Melodee could be. What's most haunting is the growing pattern that echoes other infamous missing child cases like Harmony Montgomery and Oakley Carlson — cases where a child vanished, unnoticed for far too long, and the guardian's story simply didn't add up. In this case, reports indicate Ashley changed her license plates just before Melodee disappeared, traveled out of state, and may have manipulated her timeline to mislead authorities. Investigators have worked with the FBI, securing warrants for Ashley's electronics and financial records, hoping to uncover new evidence. Yet despite these efforts, Melodee remains missing, and her mother continues to dodge accountability. As the case gains traction on Court TV and NewsNation, the public's outrage grows — how long can this silence last before justice catches up? This is more than just another missing person's case. It's a chilling reminder of how easily a child can vanish, and how bureaucracy, silence, and deception can delay the truth. #MelodeeBuzzard #AshleyBuzzard #MissingChild #TrueCrime #BreakingNews #CaliforniaCrime #JusticeForMelodee #ChildEndangerment #InvestigativeNews #TrueCrimeCommunity Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Authorities in California are urgently searching for 7-year-old Melodee Buzzard, a young girl who vanished under deeply troubling and suspicious circumstances. Melodee was last seen in early October near Lompoc, California, and has not been seen publicly since October 11, when law enforcement confirmed surveillance footage of her traveling with her mother, Ashley Buzzard, near the Utah-Colorado border. Since that sighting, there has been no verifiable proof of life. According to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office, Ashley has provided “no verifiable explanation” for her daughter's whereabouts. Investigators say she's been evasive, uncooperative, and unwilling to answer direct questions — drawing alarming comparisons to the Casey Anthony case. Despite multiple search warrants on her home, storage unit, and vehicle, investigators remain without solid leads on where Melodee could be. What's most haunting is the growing pattern that echoes other infamous missing child cases like Harmony Montgomery and Oakley Carlson — cases where a child vanished, unnoticed for far too long, and the guardian's story simply didn't add up. In this case, reports indicate Ashley changed her license plates just before Melodee disappeared, traveled out of state, and may have manipulated her timeline to mislead authorities. Investigators have worked with the FBI, securing warrants for Ashley's electronics and financial records, hoping to uncover new evidence. Yet despite these efforts, Melodee remains missing, and her mother continues to dodge accountability. As the case gains traction on Court TV and NewsNation, the public's outrage grows — how long can this silence last before justice catches up? This is more than just another missing person's case. It's a chilling reminder of how easily a child can vanish, and how bureaucracy, silence, and deception can delay the truth. #MelodeeBuzzard #AshleyBuzzard #MissingChild #TrueCrime #BreakingNews #CaliforniaCrime #JusticeForMelodee #ChildEndangerment #InvestigativeNews #TrueCrimeCommunity Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Nine-year-old Melodee Buzzard should have been in a classroom in Lompoc, California. Instead, she's missing—and the story unfolding around her disappearance is hauntingly familiar to anyone who followed the Harmony Montgomery case. Former FBI agent and expert witness Jennifer Coffindaffer returns to Break the Case to dissect every known detail of this developing investigation, from the last verified sightings to the eerie gaps that have law enforcement scrambling for answers. Coffindaffer recounts how the case began not with a frantic 911 call, but with a report from the Lompoc Unified School District after Melodee hadn't attended school for months. The child's father died in a motorcycle crash when she was only six months old, and her mother, Ashley, appeared to have spiraled since. A chilling interview with Melodee's grandmother revealed a home in squalor, unfit for a child, and a family paralyzed by distance and dysfunction. By the time Child Protective Services intervened, it was already too late—Melodee had vanished. Law enforcement has released a crucial timeline. Melodee was last seen on October 7, 2025, at a California rental car agency, traveling with her mother, who reportedly planned a cross-country trip to Nebraska. Surveillance footage shows the child heavily clothed, possibly wearing a wig—a potential attempt to disguise her identity. As Coffindaffer points out, these details suggest intention, preparation, and deep secrecy. The FBI and Santa Barbara authorities have since executed search warrants, but so far, no confirmed trace of Melodee has been found. Through methodical breakdowns, Coffindaffer urges the public to share Melodee's image widely, drawing parallels to how social media once led to the discovery of Gabby Petito. Every share, every view, could be the one that brings a missing child home—or finally reveals the truth about what happened to her. #MelodeeBuzzard #MissingChild #TrueCrime #JenniferCoffindaffer #BreakTheCase #FBIInvestigation #HarmonyMontgomery #CPSFailure #GabbyPetito #TrueCrimeCommunity Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Nine-year-old Melodee Buzzard should have been in a classroom in Lompoc, California. Instead, she's missing—and the story unfolding around her disappearance is hauntingly familiar to anyone who followed the Harmony Montgomery case. Former FBI agent and expert witness Jennifer Coffindaffer returns to Break the Case to dissect every known detail of this developing investigation, from the last verified sightings to the eerie gaps that have law enforcement scrambling for answers. Coffindaffer recounts how the case began not with a frantic 911 call, but with a report from the Lompoc Unified School District after Melodee hadn't attended school for months. The child's father died in a motorcycle crash when she was only six months old, and her mother, Ashley, appeared to have spiraled since. A chilling interview with Melodee's grandmother revealed a home in squalor, unfit for a child, and a family paralyzed by distance and dysfunction. By the time Child Protective Services intervened, it was already too late—Melodee had vanished. Law enforcement has released a crucial timeline. Melodee was last seen on October 7, 2025, at a California rental car agency, traveling with her mother, who reportedly planned a cross-country trip to Nebraska. Surveillance footage shows the child heavily clothed, possibly wearing a wig—a potential attempt to disguise her identity. As Coffindaffer points out, these details suggest intention, preparation, and deep secrecy. The FBI and Santa Barbara authorities have since executed search warrants, but so far, no confirmed trace of Melodee has been found. Through methodical breakdowns, Coffindaffer urges the public to share Melodee's image widely, drawing parallels to how social media once led to the discovery of Gabby Petito. Every share, every view, could be the one that brings a missing child home—or finally reveals the truth about what happened to her. #MelodeeBuzzard #MissingChild #TrueCrime #JenniferCoffindaffer #BreakTheCase #FBIInvestigation #HarmonyMontgomery #CPSFailure #GabbyPetito #TrueCrimeCommunity Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Nine-year-old Melodee Buzzard should have been in a classroom in Lompoc, California. Instead, she's missing—and the story unfolding around her disappearance is hauntingly familiar to anyone who followed the Harmony Montgomery case. Former FBI agent and expert witness Jennifer Coffindaffer returns to Break the Case to dissect every known detail of this developing investigation, from the last verified sightings to the eerie gaps that have law enforcement scrambling for answers. Coffindaffer recounts how the case began not with a frantic 911 call, but with a report from the Lompoc Unified School District after Melodee hadn't attended school for months. The child's father died in a motorcycle crash when she was only six months old, and her mother, Ashley, appeared to have spiraled since. A chilling interview with Melodee's grandmother revealed a home in squalor, unfit for a child, and a family paralyzed by distance and dysfunction. By the time Child Protective Services intervened, it was already too late—Melodee had vanished. Law enforcement has released a crucial timeline. Melodee was last seen on October 7, 2025, at a California rental car agency, traveling with her mother, who reportedly planned a cross-country trip to Nebraska. Surveillance footage shows the child heavily clothed, possibly wearing a wig—a potential attempt to disguise her identity. As Coffindaffer points out, these details suggest intention, preparation, and deep secrecy. The FBI and Santa Barbara authorities have since executed search warrants, but so far, no confirmed trace of Melodee has been found. Through methodical breakdowns, Coffindaffer urges the public to share Melodee's image widely, drawing parallels to how social media once led to the discovery of Gabby Petito. Every share, every view, could be the one that brings a missing child home—or finally reveals the truth about what happened to her. #MelodeeBuzzard #MissingChild #TrueCrime #JenniferCoffindaffer #BreakTheCase #FBIInvestigation #HarmonyMontgomery #CPSFailure #GabbyPetito #TrueCrimeCommunity Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Skip the intro - (3:30) It is a story that we now hear all too often.   A child is missing for years before anyone notices and reports it to authorities.  We have covered many cases like this in the past - Harmony Montgomery and Oakley Carlson to name but two. Hayden Manis is also one of these children.   Hayden was around five years old when he went missing from  his home in Muncie, Indiana in either 2019 or 2020 (stories differ).  He was not reported missing for four to five years. Hayden's extended family realized that he was missing in 2024.  When Hayden's father Dustin was questioned about his son's whereabouts, he gave conflicting stories.  Dustin died in December 2024 from a drug overdose and left no clue as to what happened to Hayden. Last week, we covered Hayden's background and the lead up to his disappearance.  Be sure to listen to Part One of Hayden's story first.   As of October 2025, Hayden remains missing. Read Hayden's blog here - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2025/09/07/the-lonely-life-and-disappearance-of-hayden-manis/ Be sure to follow us on all social media including Reddit and Tiktok - just search ‘True Crime Society'  Join our Patreon community for weekly exclusive content and all episodes are ad-free - Patreon.com/truecrimesociety

Timestamps: (10:06) - D4VD (15:30) - Hayden Manis It is a story that we now hear all too often.   A child is missing for years before anyone notices and reports it to authorities.  We have covered many cases like this in the past - Harmony Montgomery and Oakley Carlson to name but two. Hayden Manis is also one of these children.   Hayden was around five years old when he went missing from  his home in Muncie, Indiana in either 2019 or 2020 (stories differ).  He was not reported missing for four to five years. Hayden's extended family realized that he was missing in 2024.  When Hayden's father Dustin was questioned about his son's whereabouts, he gave conflicting stories.  Dustin died in December 2024 from a drug overdose and left no clue as to what happened to Hayden. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we tell part one of Hayden Manis' story.  We run through the background of the case and the early stages of the investigation into Hayden's disappearance. Read our blog for Hayden Join us next week for Part Two as we discuss what has happened in the investigation to date. This episode is sponsored by: Quince - Keep it classic and cozy this fall cool—with long-lasting staples from Quince. Go to Quince.com/tcs for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  Be sure to follow us on all social media including Reddit and Tiktok - just search ‘True Crime Society'  Join our Patreon community for weekly exclusive content and all episodes are ad-free - Patreon.com/truecrimesociety

We have Ivy Sunderji, a TV writer, producer, and evidential psychic medium, sharing her transformative journey from skeptic to medium. We discuss evidential mediumship, the impact of grief on one's worldview, and Ivy's involvement in a true crime case surrounding the search for Harmony Montgomery. And we have a listener story from Xander, who is 9 years old and has a sleep paralysis demon named Timmy. Please send us your own true paranormal experiences in either a voice memo or e-mail to funnyfeelingpod@gmail.com.  SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the intersection between the arts and the uncanny, featuring a tapestry of shows exploring creativity, the esoteric, and the unknown. We're a community for creators and fans vibrating around common curiosities, shared interests and persistent passions. ⁠⁠spectrevisionradio.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When police realized no one had seen 5 year old Harmony Montgomery in TWO YEARS, the race was to find her father, Adam, who she was in the custody of. However, Adam had myriad stories as to where she was, ultimately he didn't know either. What really happened was pretty horrifying. Send your scary stories to: mikeohhello@gmail.com   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatchapterpodcast   Business enquires : thatchapter@night.com Merch : https://that-chapter-shop.fourthwall.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we discuss the heartbreaking story of 5-year-old Harmony Montgomery, murdered in 2019 by her father, Adam, after a cascade of child welfare failures. We're joined by special guest, Carol Erskine, a retired Massachusetts juvenile court judge who oversaw Harmony's brother Jamison's adoption and now leads a fierce crusade for justice. From the chilling details of Harmony's hidden body to the systemic neglect Erskine exposes, we explore her push for an FBI investigation into New Hampshire's negligence and her advocacy through her book “A Cruel Injustice.” We also discuss the Sandra Birchmore case as well.More about Carol Erskine:https://carolerskine.com/https://www.amazon.com/Cruel-Injustice-Judge-Carol-Erskine/dp/1960142135https://thejusticefile.com/Watch on YouTube:https://youtu.be/UfrFfWLXhxE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In December of 2021, police in Manchester, New Hampshire made a stunning announcement: a little girl named Harmony Montgomery was missing and no one had seen her for more than two years. Her father, Adam Montgomery, who had recently fought to obtain custody of her, claimed that she was with her biological mother, but police knew that wasn't true. Where was Harmony? It was Adam's estranged wife, Kayla Montgomery, who filled in the gaps for authorities that shifted the case from a disappearance to a murder investigation.

Skip the banter: 00:05:18 (give or take 30 seconds depending on ads) A little girl with a name as gentle as Harmony should have had a life filled with bedtime stories, scraped knees, and warm arms to run into. Instead, Harmony Montgomery was handed off like paperwork between systems, disappearing into broken homes and blind spots. She was five years old. She had an eye condition that needed care, a laugh that stuck with people, and adults in her life who either couldn't or wouldn't protect her. For over two years, no one officially noticed she was gone. Not neighbors. Not schools. Not the agencies assigned to check in. This episode is not just about one child. It's about the terrifying consequences of silence, apathy, and the cracks in a system that was supposed to be her safety net. You'll walk away from this story thinking not only about Harmony, but about every child who doesn't have a voice loud enough to be heard. And maybe you'll question what we're really doing when we say we're protecting children. Support us and become a Patron! Over 100 bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcoffeecouple Our Amazon Shop (stuff we like that we share on the show): https://www.amazon.com/shop/crimeandcoffee2 All our links (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Merch, etc): https://linktr.ee/crimeandcoffee Facebook Group to discuss episodes: www.facebook.com/groups/crimeandcoffeecouplepodcast/ References available at https://www.crimeandcoffeecouple.com a few days after this podcast airs. Case Suggestions Form: https://forms.gle/RQbthyDvd98SGpVq8 Remember to subscribe to our podcast in your favorite podcast player. Do it before you forget! If you're listening on Spotify please leave us a 5-star review, and leave a comment on today's episode! If you're on an iPhone, review us on Apple Podcasts please! Scroll to the bottom of the page and hit the stars ;) Ma and Pa appreciate you more than you know.   Reminder: Support us and become a Patron! Over 100 bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/crimeandcoffeecouple Podcast Intro and Outro music: Seductress Dubstep or TrippinCoffee by Audionautix http://audionautix.com Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com

This episode features 2024 updates in the cases of Asha Degree, Ayla Reynolds, Margarita Sandoval, Harmony Montgomery, Jesse Wilson, Abby Williams and Libby German, Maddi Kingsbury, Morgan Nick, Kaysera Stops Pretty Places, and Mercedes Vega. For more information about the show, visit VoicesforJusticePodcast.com. Follow us on social media: Twitter: @VFJPod Instagram: @VoicesforJusticePodcast TikTok: @VoicesforJusticePodcast Facebook: @VoicesforJusticePodcast   Voices for Justice is hosted by Sarah Turney Twitter: @SarahETurney Instagram: @SarahETurney TikTok: @SarahETurney Facebook: @SarahETurney YouTube: @SarahTurney The introduction music used in Voices for Justice is Thread of Clouds by Blue Dot Sessions. Outro music is Melancholic Ending by Soft and Furious. The track used for ad transitions is Pinky by Blue Dot Sessions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A 16-year-old girl is in juvenile detention and faces the possibility of being charged as an adult after allegedly admitting to the brutal murders of her mother and her mother's much younger boyfriend earlier this month. Julia Grace Egler has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder, according to the Palm Bay Police Department. The incident unfolded on July 6 at the family's home on Benchor Road, where Egler reportedly greeted the couple, Kelley McCollom, 42, and Matthew Szejnrok, 22, with a chilling "Welcome home" as the attack began. Multiple gunshots were fired, leaving both victims with severe injuries. After allegedly shooting her mother with a .38 Special revolver, Egler turned the gun on Szejnrok, who fled to the bathroom pleading for his life. Egler then reportedly stabbed him multiple times with a chef's knife before using the handgun to deliver a fatal shot. At around 12:06 a.m. on Sunday, a phony 911 call was made, police allege. During the call, Egler was allegedly crying hysterically and saying a man had broken into the family's residence. Officers who arrived moments later met the teenager outside the house. There, she allegedly stuck to her story about the burglar at first — telling police she hid inside her room with her pit bull when she heard “loud noises” happening elsewhere in the house. Upon arrival, police found her outside the residence, initially sticking to her fabricated story. However, discrepancies in her account led detectives to press her further, resulting in a confession. Key evidence against Egler included the handgun hidden outside her bedroom, bloody footprints matching her shoes, and a bloody knife left on the kitchen counter. During her police interview, she confessed to planning the ambush, driven by long-standing conflicts with her mother regarding her gender transition and disapproval of the relationship with Szejnrok. Authorities noted that Egler's motives stemmed from unresolved issues that had "reached a boiling point" prior to the murders. Palm Bay Police Lt. Virginia Kilmer emphasized that these ongoing conflicts played a significant role in the tragic events. A delinquency hearing is set for later this month to determine whether Egler will be charged as an adult. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

A 16-year-old girl is in juvenile detention and faces the possibility of being charged as an adult after allegedly admitting to the brutal murders of her mother and her mother's much younger boyfriend earlier this month. Julia Grace Egler has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder, according to the Palm Bay Police Department. The incident unfolded on July 6 at the family's home on Benchor Road, where Egler reportedly greeted the couple, Kelley McCollom, 42, and Matthew Szejnrok, 22, with a chilling "Welcome home" as the attack began. Multiple gunshots were fired, leaving both victims with severe injuries. After allegedly shooting her mother with a .38 Special revolver, Egler turned the gun on Szejnrok, who fled to the bathroom pleading for his life. Egler then reportedly stabbed him multiple times with a chef's knife before using the handgun to deliver a fatal shot. At around 12:06 a.m. on Sunday, a phony 911 call was made, police allege. During the call, Egler was allegedly crying hysterically and saying a man had broken into the family's residence. Officers who arrived moments later met the teenager outside the house. There, she allegedly stuck to her story about the burglar at first — telling police she hid inside her room with her pit bull when she heard “loud noises” happening elsewhere in the house. Upon arrival, police found her outside the residence, initially sticking to her fabricated story. However, discrepancies in her account led detectives to press her further, resulting in a confession. Key evidence against Egler included the handgun hidden outside her bedroom, bloody footprints matching her shoes, and a bloody knife left on the kitchen counter. During her police interview, she confessed to planning the ambush, driven by long-standing conflicts with her mother regarding her gender transition and disapproval of the relationship with Szejnrok. Authorities noted that Egler's motives stemmed from unresolved issues that had "reached a boiling point" prior to the murders. Palm Bay Police Lt. Virginia Kilmer emphasized that these ongoing conflicts played a significant role in the tragic events. A delinquency hearing is set for later this month to determine whether Egler will be charged as an adult. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Months after pleading guilty to second-degree murder, a Minnesota man has been sentenced to 33 years in state prison for fatally stabbing his wife in front of family members during a Bible study session. Robert Castillo, 40, attacked 41-year-old Corrina Woodhull with a hunting knife on March 21, 2023, at his sister's home in St. Paul. According to authorities, the violence unfolded shortly after Castillo whispered something to Woodhull, prompting her to shake her head "no." He then drew a hunting knife and stabbed her between 10 and 20 times in the upper body. Family members present at the Bible study tackled and disarmed Castillo until police arrived. Woodhull was transported to a local hospital but succumbed to her injuries. Witnesses reported that she pleaded for her life during the attack, saying, "Don't let me die." At Castillo's sentencing on Friday, Woodhull's mother, Linda Castillo, revealed that she found divorce papers in her daughter's car after the murder. "She knew it was time to walk away, and that's why she's dead," Linda said. Castillo's sister told police that the couple had arrived together for the regular Tuesday night Bible study and had been holding hands and kissing before the attack. Castillo's brother mentioned that the couple had been experiencing marital issues. Authorities noted that Castillo had an active warrant for his arrest at the time of the stabbing for failing to appear in court on charges related to assaulting a prison guard. His criminal history includes eight prior felony convictions, including an assault charge for allegedly beating the mother of his child with a hammer. Woodhull was a mother of five and worked at Juel Fairbanks Recovery Services, where she helped others struggling with substance abuse. The organization released a statement mourning her death: "Corrina had so much light, and she spread that light and positivity each and every day to our clients and staff. She leaves behind a legacy here at Juel Fairbanks, and she will be truly missed." Castillo's attorney asserted that his client was a methamphetamine and heroin user who was in a state of psychosis at the time of the stabbing. Under the terms of his sentence, Castillo must serve at least two-thirds of his 33-year prison term before he is eligible for release.  Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

Federal prosecutors are urging a judge to impose the maximum sentence on Stephanie Russell, a 53-year-old former pediatrician from Louisville, Kentucky, for her involvement in a stalking and attempted murder-for-hire plot targeting her ex-husband. Russell, who once operated KidzLife Pediatrics, known for its Disney-themed office, pleaded guilty but continued to seek a hitman through female inmates, according to new evidence. Russell's criminal actions stemmed from a contentious family court battle where her ex-husband was awarded sole custody of their two children in 2022. Russell failed in her "efforts to have her ex-husband branded as a domestic abuser and child sex-abuser in the course of the family court litigation," resulting in her ex receiving "sole custody" of their two children in 2022. Following this, Russell sought various means to harm him, including attempting to pay $7,000 to an undercover FBI agent posing as a hitman. WhatsApp messages revealed Russell even explored using a "death spell" to achieve her goal. Russell's guilty plea reveals a series of odd solicitations for murder, including a "death spell." Russell wanted her ex, R.C., hexed by "a death spell" in the months before her 2022 arrest for attempting to pay $7,000 to an undercover FBI agent to kill the victim, as revealed by WhatsApp texts. "What is your success rate?" What's your price? "What is your guarantee?" Russell inquired, and a woman identifying as "mama" responded: "Death success rates are 85%." Russell continuing to seek "a death spell" from a "Spiritual Healer" with a different phone number from the first, before going to a third contact identified as "Sk." “The only way we will have peace is if he dies,” Russell insisted to “Sk,” who answered: “killing him etc is going to harm you and family as he has some type of protection on him.” Prosecutors allege that Russell's attempts to arrange her ex-husband's murder persisted even after her guilty plea in April 2024, leading the government to argue for the maximum 12-year sentence, citing her ongoing misconduct and lack of remorse. According to the US Attorney's Office for the Western District of Kentucky, Russell was apprehended in large part because, in July 2021, she "began soliciting multiple KidzLife employees, asking if they knew someone who would be willing to kill R.C." Russell, the owner and operator of the Louisville-area pediatric practice, was apprehended in May 2022 after an undercover spy posed as a hitman taped discussions with her. "I want him completely gone from my life, yes," Russell said, before the FBI agent proposed making her ex's death appear to be suicide.  "Yes, that would be fantastic," Russell replied. Russell faces at least eight years in jail but no more than twelve, according to the plea agreement, but prosecutors argued Monday that the punishment should be the maximum based on her alleged behavior within bars following the plea. “The day after Russell entered her guilty plea, the United States was notified that Russell, who is in pre-trial detention, was soliciting other female prisoners in a renewed effort to find someone to murder her ex-husband,” prosecutors said. “On July 9, 2024, this information was provided to the U.S. Probation Office with the United States' objections to the initial Presentence Investigation Report.” “Based upon the probable cause to believe that Russell had engaged in ongoing violations of state or federal law after she entered her guilty plea on April 22, 2024, and pursuant to the express provision of paragraph 10 of the parties' Plea Agreement, the United States objected to Russell receiving any reduction for acceptance of responsibility,” the feds continued. Prosecutors stated there is evidence that another inmate in pretrial detention went so far as to send a letter "at Russell's behest" to that detainee's boyfriend — "postmarked April 22, 2024, the date of Russell's guilty plea" — asking if the man knew anyone who could or would kill Russell's ex. Russell's defense attorney, Michael Mazzoli, acknowledged her mental health issues but contested the recent allegations, arguing that the plea agreement's proposed sentence range would suffice. Letters from family, colleagues, and patients' parents described Russell as a dedicated professional whose actions were out of character, attributing her behavior to extreme emotional and mental distress. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Karen Read Trial, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

The decades-old mystery surrounding the death of a woman found nearly decapitated in Provincetown has finally been solved. Investigators have officially closed the case of the woman, known for nearly 50 years as the "Lady of the Dunes," after identifying her as Ruth Marie Terry and naming her husband, Guy Muldavin, as the suspect in her murder.    In a significant breakthrough made in October 2022, the FBI positively identified the "Lady of the Dunes" as Ruth Marie Terry. Her body was discovered in a sand dune on July 26, 1974, with her hands cut off and her head nearly severed from her body. The investigators used investigative genealogy to identify Terry, a resident of Tennessee. The FBI revealed that Terry had suffered a blow to the head and was most likely killed several weeks before her body was discovered.    The Massachusetts State Police took over the investigation from Provincetown Police in 1982. Terry's skull, which was kept in police custody and not buried with her other remains, was sent to labs for testing. In 2021, Othram was able to create a DNA profile that eventually led to a positive identification. The Chief Medical Examiner's Office issued Terry's death certificate on April 5.    The investigation then turned to Terry's husband, Guy Muldavin. The couple got married in Reno, Nevada, in either 1973 or 1974, and traveled to Tennessee to visit Terry's family. Muldavin and Terry traveled together in the summer of 1974, but Muldavin returned alone. He indicated to witnesses that Terry had passed away but told her brother that they had a fight during their honeymoon and he had not heard from her again.    The District Attorney's Office revealed that Muldavin was also believed to be the prime suspect in the disappearance of his ex-wife and stepdaughter in Seattle in 1960. Investigators determined that Muldavin was responsible for Terry's death in 1974.    Muldavin, who also went by the names Raoul Guy Rockwell and Guy Muldavin Rockwell, died in 2002. In November 2022, Massachusetts State Police announced they were seeking information about him. Detectives investigated the 1960 disappearance of his wife and stepdaughter and later found human remains in the septic tank of their home. Although Muldavin was arrested for unlawful flight and convicted of grand larceny, he was never charged in relation to the Seattle killings.    A news article dated December 1, 1960, reported that Muldavin was arrested in New York City after the mutilated bodies of Manzanina Mearns and her 18-year-old daughter, Dolores Ann Mearns, were found in the septic tank. The article noted that detectives found dismembered remains and other parts of human tissue. Dolores and Manzanita disappeared on April 1, 1960.    Muldavin was 78 years old when he died.    The resolution of this case brings a measure of closure to a mystery that has perplexed investigators for decades. Although Muldavin was never brought to justice for his crimes, the identification of Ruth Marie Terry and the determination of her killer have finally shed light on the dark events of the past. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

An alleged sex tape featuring Sean "Diddy" Combs and a male A-list celebrity has reportedly resurfaced, creating a wave of outrage and emotional distress for those involved. Multiple sources have confirmed that the tape, which allegedly shows Combs and a younger male engaging in sexual acts, is being circulated among media outlets, though no one has purchased the footage due to legal concerns. According to insiders close to the unnamed celebrity, he is devastated by the re-emergence of the video. “It's triggering,” said a source familiar with the situation. “It feels like a betrayal and a violation, and it's causing a lot of issues. It brings up some really disturbing and bad memories.” The celebrity, who believes he was victimized years ago, now feels as though he is being victimized all over again with the potential release of this footage. “It's a total nightmare,” another insider said. “If this footage gets out, it will follow him for life. It will be on the internet forever.” The controversy is compounded by ongoing legal battles involving Diddy, who is already facing a series of lawsuits. In addition to the alleged sex tape, Diddy is entangled in more than 100 lawsuits accusing him of sexual abuse and exploitation, with some cases involving minors. Attorney Tony Buzbee, who represents many of the alleged victims, commented, “When we talk about the ages of these victims when the conduct occurred, it's shocking.” Law enforcement officials have been investigating Diddy's Miami mansion, which they suspect was used to record sex parties, with some rooms allegedly rigged for remote viewing and filming without participants' knowledge. Homeland Security agents believe that several incriminating videos were recorded at Diddy's properties, and they are actively investigating the situation. The media's hesitance to purchase the tape stems from concerns about the legality of the footage, especially regarding the age of the A-list celebrity at the time. It remains unclear whether the footage was taken with the celebrity's knowledge, further complicating the situation. One officer involved in the raid on Diddy's Miami home stated, “There are recognizable names, but I won't confirm any of their identities. But it's more than just that one [celebrity].” The potential for this footage to create long-lasting damage to those involved, both legally and emotionally, remains a significant concern. Attorney Ariel Mitchell-Kidd, who represents several of Diddy's accusers, confirmed that she has seen still images from the alleged tape. “I can verify that it exists. That it's real, and that the other person in the video is very visible,” she said. However, Diddy's team strongly denied these allegations, calling the claims a ploy for “publicity and attention.” As the legal situation continues to unfold, the A-list celebrity, who is reportedly praying that the situation goes away, has been left grappling with feelings of helplessness. “There's not much he can do about it if there was a video taken without his knowledge that somehow gets out,” said a source close to him. “So all he can do is pray.” While Diddy's attorneys deny any knowledge of the alleged tape, the lawsuits and investigations into his past actions have brought a flood of troubling revelations into the public eye. The accusations against him span more than 30 years, and the sheer volume of claims—120 accusers in total—has intensified public scrutiny. As the allegations continue to make headlines, Diddy's legal team remains firm in their stance, denying any wrongdoing. However, with a growing number of lawsuits and mounting evidence, the controversy surrounding Sean "Diddy" Combs is far from over. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

This is the " The Year in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this year's most compelling headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that have dominated the news.    This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the show uncovers layers beneath the headlines, offering a comprehensive perspective that traditional news can often miss. From high-profile criminal trials to in-depth examinations of ongoing investigations, this podcast takes listeners on a fascinating journey through the world of true crime and current events.    Throughout the past year, we've followed and dissected cases such as P. Diddy, Karen Read, Scott Peterson, Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrand, the Delphi Murders, Kouri Richins, Bryan Kohberger, Rex Heuermann, Alex Murdaugh, Chad and Lori Daybell, and the Adelson family. Each episode navigates through these stories, illuminating their details with factual reporting, expert commentary, and engaging conversation. Tony and his guests discuss each case's nuances, complexities, and human elements, delivering a multi-dimensional understanding to their audience.    Whether you are a dedicated follower of true crime, or an everyday listener interested in the stories shaping our world, the "The Year in Review" brings you the perfect balance of intrigue, information, and intelligent conversation. Expect thoughtful analysis, informed opinions, and thought-provoking discussions beyond the 24-hour news cycle. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

The Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Commission has revoked the police certification of William Farwell, a former Stoughton officer, following his involvement in the Sandra Birchmore case. William is the twin brother of Matthew Farwell, who has been charged with Birchmore's murder. William agreed to voluntarily give up his certification as a law enforcement officer in Massachusetts, according to POST commission documents. The decision comes after he was accused of misleading state police investigators regarding the nature of his relationship with Birchmore, who died at the age of 23. The POST also added William's name to the National Decertification Index (NDI), a national registry of officers who have had their credentials revoked. **Background on the Case** Sandra Birchmore first met the Farwell brothers through the Stoughton Police Department's Explorers Program in 2011, where both William and Matthew served as guest instructors. Investigations revealed that Matthew Farwell groomed Birchmore from a young age, leading to a years-long sexual relationship. Authorities allege that Matthew killed Birchmore when she became pregnant with his child in 2021 and staged her death to appear as a suicide. "Matthew Farwell has been federally indicted for killing Sandra Birchmore, and prosecutors may pursue the death penalty," reported Boston 25 News. **William Farwell's Involvement** William's inappropriate conduct extended beyond his brother's relationship with Birchmore. Investigators uncovered evidence that William had exchanged sexually explicit messages, including photos and videos, with Birchmore when she was about 22. Additionally, he conducted 26 unauthorized searches for Birchmore in a police database and 24 searches for himself, all without official law enforcement justification. A 2022 internal investigation by Stoughton Police revealed that William, Matthew, and another officer, Robert C. Devine, had inappropriate relationships with Birchmore. As part of his agreement with the POST, William has been barred from ever working in law enforcement in Massachusetts again. The commission stated, "Revocation of certification ensures accountability for officers who engage in misconduct, protecting the integrity of law enforcement." Birchmore's tragic death continues to shake the Stoughton community, especially as more details emerge about the involvement of multiple officers who held positions of authority in her life. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

Former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn Stines, accused of fatally shooting District Judge Kevin Mullins in a shocking courthouse incident, is seeking to have his charges reduced from murder to manslaughter. Stines' defense attorney, Jeremy Bartley, argued that the killing was a “crime of passion,” carried out during an “extreme emotional disturbance” and thus warrants a lesser charge. “It was not something that was planned and occurred in the heat of passion,” Bartley stated in an interview with *People*. “For us, the highest level of culpability should be manslaughter based on the partial defense of extreme emotional disturbance.” The tragic encounter between the two longtime friends, Stines, 43, and Mullins, 54, occurred inside Mullins' chambers in the Letcher County Courthouse. Surveillance footage revealed the pair in a tense discussion before Stines drew a gun and aimed it at Mullins' head. The footage showed Mullins sitting behind his desk, raising his hands in apparent fear as Stines fired eight rounds, with Mullins attempting to hide under the desk. Prosecutors presented the footage last week, showcasing Mullins' desperate attempts to avoid the gunfire. The video reportedly captures Stines approaching Mullins, who was crouched beneath the desk, and firing two additional shots at close range before leaving the room where Mullins had served as judge for 15 years. According to Kentucky Detective Clayton Stamper, additional footage captured Stines making multiple calls to his daughter on both his own phone and Mullins'. Stamper testified that police found Stines' daughter's number saved on the judge's phone. Shortly after the shooting, Stines surrendered to law enforcement, asking them to “treat me fair” as he was taken into custody. In an unusual twist, he informed the police, “They're trying to kidnap my wife and kid,” though authorities have yet to elaborate on the specifics of this statement. While the motivation behind the violent confrontation remains unclear, authorities have suggested a potential link to a sex scandal, though they have not provided further details. Stines has entered a plea of not guilty to first-degree murder and is currently being held at the Leslie County Jail. The case has moved to a grand jury, with the prosecution and defense preparing for upcoming proceedings. As the investigation continues, detectives are examining the cellphones involved and interviewing additional witnesses to shed light on the events leading to this fatal encounter. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Karen Read is preparing for a retrial in connection to the death of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe, who was found deceased under mysterious circumstances in January 2022. Prosecutors allege Read struck O'Keefe with her SUV after a night of drinking, leaving him to succumb to the elements, while the defense argues he was injured in an altercation and possibly attacked by a dog, pointing to a potential cover-up. With a previous trial ending in a mistrial, the retrial is set for early 2025 amidst ongoing scrutiny and competing narratives about the events leading to O'Keefe's tragic death.    Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Karen Read Trial, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Karen Read is preparing for a retrial in connection to the death of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe, who was found deceased under mysterious circumstances in January 2022. Prosecutors allege Read struck O'Keefe with her SUV after a night of drinking, leaving him to succumb to the elements, while the defense argues he was injured in an altercation and possibly attacked by a dog, pointing to a potential cover-up. With a previous trial ending in a mistrial, the retrial is set for early 2025 amidst ongoing scrutiny and competing narratives about the events leading to O'Keefe's tragic death.    Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Karen Read Trial, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com