Officers are investigating the disappearance of Concord Montgomery, who was 5 years previous when she was final seen in 2019, as a murder, authorities introduced Thursday.
Montgomery's stays haven't but been discovered, however organic proof "led us to this tough and tragic conclusion," New Hampshire Legal professional Normal John Formella mentioned. It was not clear the place the proof was discovered, however Formella did say that they imagine the kid was killed in December 2019.
Though Montgomery was final seen in 2019, she was solely reported lacking within the final week of 2021, sparking a frantic search by police and native officers in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Police haven't launched a lot info on the circumstances surrounding Concord's disappearance however have spoken to a number of Montgomery relations.
Earlier this yr, Kayla Montgomery, the spouse of Concord's father, was arrested and charged with welfare fraud for gathering meals stamps in Concord's title. Kayla, 31, is just not Concord's organic mom, however obtained $1,500 value of meals stamps from December 2019 to June 2021 despite the fact that Concord didn't reside in her dwelling.
Her husband and Concord's father, Adam Montgomery, was additionally arrested and charged with felony second-degree assault from a 2019 incident with Concord.
Neither of the 2 adults has been charged with something associated to Concord's disappearance.
In June, authorities searched a Manchester dwelling the place Concord's father and estranged spouse used to reside. Investigators had been seen transferring a fridge round, CBS Boston reviews.
Anybody with details about Concord's whereabouts is inspired to contact legislation enforcement by way of the Manchester Police tip line at 603-203-6060. There's a $150,000 reward for a tip resulting in an arrest.