NH v. Adam Montgomery: Defense Closing Argument
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- čas přidán 20. 02. 2024
- "Her story is crazy." In closing arguments, Adam Montgomery's Defense points the finger at his wife for the murder of Harmony Montgomery. Defense attorney Caroline Smith says Kayla Montgomery's story is filled with lies.
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It’s sad that this insane nature of evil has become theatrical and made for profit. Big money that we all pay to waste time, energy etc… I question myself as to why I subject myself to this insanity?!? Unfortunately, this is life today. A complete circus and sadly reality of social media propaganda. This human could have been found guilty a long time ago!!!! Both him and his Kayla. What makes me even more disgusted is that these Defense attorneys can sleep at night and not have any kind of remorse for what they do for a living! And this lady is beyond crazy!… “Wake up baby girl”!?!??? She is just as guilty as all those involved. She is not the only evil person profiting from evil. Something is seriously wrong and needs resolve sooner than later!!! 🙏🏽
This woman is absolutely dreadful.
I try to remember that she's just doing her job, but it's hard. I couldn't imagine having to defend that piece of garbage.
@@Clementine_D It comes with the territory of being a defence lawyer.
@geoffpoole483 yeah. Public Defenders do an incredibly important job, that's often thankless, and not very high paying.
I felt that all the way, but honestly I think she is doing a good job. It won't change my mind thou!
She is a defensive lawyer. She has a tough job. We need people like her unfortunately, but that’s fair. She did a good job.
"his baby girl" - stop using Harmony to defend her murderer.
The amount of times she says it pisses me off so much...
@@jmc8626
Ikr
I can't stand his lawyer,she should feel ashamed to defend this peice of verman
@@annettelacey7913o get it she should defend and file paperwork but outright lieing is not fairness .
And the times she said "wake up baby girl" with that whining voice🤢
She's not defending Adam, she's prosecuting Kayla.
Yes, absolutely.
Kayla deserves prosecution for child neglect and failure to report. When Adam struck Harmony time and time again she never once called the police, not once. When Adam abused Harmony, did he intend to murder her? Intention is hard to prove here. An addict with a vicious, uncontrollable temper. His first concern was either the acquisition of drugs or methadone, not his child or his family. He had a short fuse, an explosive temper and his target was always Harmony but did he want Harmony dead?
@@gailtrotman5256 multiple people testified that he vocalized hatred for her. He didn't care if she lived or died. He knew his actions could potentially kill her and didn't care; in fact, he probably did want her dead. I agree that Kayla is a weak POS and deserves prosecution too, but he obviously killed her and this attorney knows it.
That's what her partner tried to do with Rebecca Maines but she wasn't having any of it. He was prosecuting Ms. Maines but she just wasn't going for any of that. LOL!!!
@@wmgirl041668haha I thought Rebecca Maines was great. She didn’t put up with any crap and owned everything she did.
"Wake up Baby Girl" this woman is insufferable and cringe! I don't like her using Harmony to defend her murderer 😠
The amount of times she said it completely pissed me off...
@@jmc8626 it was kinda strange, tbh! 😳
She's not even using Harmonys name in opening statements.
@@charlotte_stevens i hated it..was it suppose to pull on the jurors heart strings if she said it 500 times?
She is a defensive lawyer, she has a tough job. We need folks like her, unfortunately. She did a good job with what she had to work with…..ADAM ugh!!
Elaine, YOU'RE LYING!
Annoying
😂 I can't figure out if she's trying to emulate Elaine or if Elaine was trying to emulate ms. Smith😂
If she says “wake up baby girl” one more time 💀
It’s like horror movie doll or something
The entire system failed this child and until our system changes we are going to continually hear the stories over and over and over and over again. And the horrible thing about all of this is all of these little innocent victims that have to suffer because they don’t have a system that protects them. Why didn’t anyone do anything before it got this way.
describing Harmony as “peacefully asleep” is insane
Exactly, there wasn’t a moment of peace for poor Harmony.
Justice for Harmony ! That means both Kayla and Adam
This "lawyer" is horrible and definitely the epitome of a court appointed attorney
Yep, that and her use of the English language has been horrific.
Which may get him a new trial. Everyone's pointing that out
And yes he would just be found guilty again
@garylee12345 you definitely have a point
She made some valid points that plant seeds of doubt, but her delivery is horrible.
I mean.. I don't envy her position. Somebody's gotta do it, no defense no conviction. For having no choice & a bonus of $0 for winning, I'd say she's doing just fine.
This attorney can't possibly believe his bs story. How does she sleep at night??
I doubt she believes him, but she has to say something and it just comes off as acting.
This will be an easy conviction. May the sentencing be brutal and with extreme prejudice.
I understand your perspective. It's important for justice to be served, but I believe in fair and proportional sentencing rather than brutality or prejudice
We don't have to worry about it cause he got over a sixty year sentence and nobody lives to their nineties in prison. Harmony deserves justice but he will never walk amongst ever again . I wish I could say the same about Mrs .monster
As a defense attorney once told me, "I don't have to convince 12, I just have to confuse 1".
Never heard this but it sums it up perfectly!!
Exactly. They don't have to prove he didnt do it, they have to create doubt that's its POSSIBLE someone else could have
My only question would be. IF he didn’t do it , why won’t he tell where her body is ???
Exactly 💯
Yes, he already threw Kayla under the bus.
That right there shows me everything i need to see..hes a lying murderous pos
This is what I've been saying all along! He admitted to abuse of a corps....so he knows where he put her....why would he not put that baby to rest!
Because it could have evidence to support Kayla story of course.
Harmony was getting disability payments. He wanted her for the money, not for the love.
If you were truly innocent, you would not have made those “ decisions” after she died
Or showed some kind of sadness over her being gone- or something other than straight arrogance
I wonder who ended up eating dead Harmony's Burger King meal ???
@@kookietherapy9398I doubt they even got her anything to eat 😢
Agree. He left over the guns and because he was beating Kayla . Didn't take a fast minute to jump to another woman
Who died in a hotel room .was he with her then?? If he was he ran again????
Did he kill Kelsy. Overdosing her?
What about that teardrop tattoo on his face meaning he's a killer
I cannot listen to this woman! 🤚🏻
She reminds me of Amber Heards lawyer! 😂
Yes!
She is brutal..
Yes@@Keyaqp
Me either,I'm getting angry more and more as she goes on, sickning,shameful job to have I think,who grows up and wants to defend monsters
When you're a 76 year old Wal-Mart greeter and decide to become a defense attorney.... Just remember folks, nothing is impossible 🤣🤣😂😂
🤣🤣🤣❤️
Lmao😂😂😂😂
👏😅❗👏😂❗👏🤣❗
An innocent man doesn't hide his daughter's body. He goes to the police.
I find it absolutely absurd that this monster didn’t have to appear in court. It should not be a choice! The jury will be back shortly- GUILTY! Both are GUILTY! Unfortunately, there is no earthly justice in this case. Rest in beautiful peace little Harmony.
Well a small amount...... nothing like he's gonna get any from this earth unless he changes his ways
Harmony was not Kayla’s daughter and she barely new her. Adam took Harmony, only to collect state benefits and to spite Crystal, who was Harmony’s birth mother. Harmony looked just like her mother, Crystal and Adam had to look at her everyday.
Adam had no deep down love for Harmony, she was just a paycheck.
So, two people murdered and assisted murder to a little girl that they had no love for. That is why there is no great remorse or grief for killing her.
They both deserve life in prison but we would’ve never found out so many details without Kayla’s testimony. No one is happy with Kayla not getting charged but the state knew, that the only way to get to Adam, was through Kayla.
Blaming Kayla is all the defense has.
Kayla needs her own trial. Guilty! Both should go to prison for Harmony’s passing. 🙏✝️🙏
Agree! Kayla is deplorable
Agree
The state gave her a deal 2 testify
She's the only other adult there when Harmony was killed. In a lot of ways she's telling what really happened.
Did ahe mistreat harmony?????
God does know.
I tried to really put myself in her position and I think I would've done the same thing. I don't fault Kayla too much. She was in a total trap with no way out. FR
@@lumbchops8649 you would have let a man beat a child to death infront of you in a public area and then go to burger King to eat afterward where you could have gotten help?? Well thats scary.
Testimony showed his history of violence. He admitted to hitting Harmony in the head. The fact he covered Harmony with a blanket to hide her is telling. His words saying how Harmony would never be found, his lies play a part. Hope the jury see though the defence BS.
If he wasn't guilty he would be in court .He don't won't to hear what he has done !
And he would say where he put harmony
Adam thought Harmony was “peacefully sleeping” with her face completely busted and swollen??
And if Kayla was the one who physically assaulted Harmony, why didn’t Adam stop her since he’s obviously much stronger?!
Defense forgot about 1 key piece of evidence - their texts, Kayla told Adam to come back and deal with this since she didn’t do this, and Adam came right away.
Why wouldn’t he respond “ur the one who did this, not me, u deal with it”?
Adam definitely killed his daughter 😢 Kayla is an accomplice to it all! This defense attorney needs to retire 😤
Such situations are incredibly distressing, and it's essential for the legal system to thoroughly investigate and ensure justice is served. It's understandable to feel frustrated or angry when faced with such tragic circumstances.
They’re both involved.
jury won't even take 5 minutes to deliberate. Immediately guilty
I hope so
Let’s hope so.
It's already an hour
You sure about that?
I thought the same
This woman needs to retire. She contradicts her own story the longer she speaks. It's really annoying to listen to the bs. I hope the jury has been paying attention.
I knew Adam would blame wife. 😅 If wife did this. He would of called 911 and given his daughter a proper resting place 😢
Exactly, because Adam had nothing to fear from Kayla. Kayla didn't beat up Adam; He wasn't afraid of her! He wasn't afraid of losing Kayla... he even got a different girlfriend after while! It's completely the opposite: Kayla was afraid of (and psychologically attached & dependant on) HIM...the abuser!
Kayla is just as sick They both killed that baby.. who conceives under a dead body in the ceiling
Exactly!!!!!!@@AdverbsAndNouns
@@mothermcready4417exactly,
@@AdverbsAndNounssadly a drug addict does and that is exactly what she was….what they both were
“they did everything together”, talking about Adam and Kayla. Justice for Harmony would be - both Adam and Kayla be convicted of her murder and something done to follow up on children no matter what state or country they are in when the parents are like Harmony’s. I just hope that when Adam is convicted by the jury, as he surly will be, that Kayla will also be put on trial and convicted of Harmony’s murder.
Imagine having your job be to lie to get a child murderer out of trouble. How does she sleep at night
My thoughts exactly!!!
Because it's a job stop complaining you'd hate it if no one defended you in court
@@RavenWolfmoon7he has rights toi
@Chelseasugar54 No kidding! Really? Who knew! 🙄
To ouch a child in the head endlessly, it takes man hands with his anger. Kayla is passive as heck
It's deeply troubling to hear about any form of violence, especially towards children. It's essential to address such situations with care and ensure the safety and well-being of all involved.
Failed by so many...Rest easy sweet baby girl.
I hope they both never see the light of day!
If he was innocent he would have stood trial and pleaded his innocence but he didn’t. lol bc he’s guiltyyyyy.
First minute in: the defense's statement about "baby girl looking peacefully asleep" is already a bunch of bull.
Guaranteed that baby wasn't at any kind of peace after being savagely beaten
Even if Kayla killed her - HE IS GUILTY.
Both are guilty not just one both
If all we know it sounds like they both beat her
Both Adam and Kayla are Evil Monsters!
And how can you expect a jury to believe your defense therory if your client doesnt even come to court???
I am sure that Harmony didn't look like she was peacefully sleeping after Adam beat her to death.
She reminds me of Amber Heard's attorney: same drab delivery, same ineffectiveness, same hair, same outfits.
I guess someone must defend the heinous in our society.
If Adam Montgomery is innocent, then why did he not take the stand and give his version of events? I guess it is easy for him to hide. He, in my opinion, is guilty by not showing up. The jury and the world would see his behaviour during the trial. Adam is a thug! He was obviously abusive. Kayla is someone who l would not believe or trust. She tried to come across as a victim. Innocent. There would have been so many opportunities to have done something to help Harmony. She did nothing. If Adam is innocent, then why didn't he take Harmony to the hospital? Why not get her help? Why cut her up into pieces? Guilty !
I can't stand hearing this woman talk
If kayla killed her. Adam would have gone nuts on her . He would probably killed her. Adam killed Harmony 😢
I can’t stand to hear this woman’s voice! She just loves to hear herself talk
This lady does not know real life. She lives in a bubble.
This woman is a horrible story teller! She knows nothing about domestic violence.
Hes guilty!
Although I don't believe Kayla is innocent of all charges, I do not believe she killed Harmony. I also believe after watching him beat his daughter to death, she was terrified, and she will have to live with that for the rest of her life! In saying this, I'm not defending her actions because they are both guilty of the heinous abuse of that beautiful innocent child, and they both should pay for that crime.
Kayla dod I believe 100% she did it
@@angels4uno I think it was Kayla I think both her and Adam were bad people but Kayla didn't like Harmony and wanted her gone but also knew that Adam would be blamed if it was ever found out because of his violence towards her in the past
she’s doing her job, and she doesn’t have much to work with. I don’t think she’s such a bad lawyer, she’s just defending a case that isn’t very defendable.
Exactly. He didn't even show up
I came here to say this!! It’s legit her job. People need to leave her alone I doubt she believe Adam either but she has to do this
I don’t agree at alllll… This lady is INSUFFERABLE
That's a valid perspective. Defense attorneys often face challenging cases, and their role is crucial in ensuring due process and fair representation, even in difficult circumstances.
Let your client get up there and tell this story.
The woman is more confused about the entire case, about her own delivery. She can't keep her own defense straight.
Hey Lady, keep talking about KAYLA so the jury doesn't know you're deflecting Adam's guilt. ADAM would have taken the stand if he wanted to explain his story away...Adam is so distraught that his daughter isn't waking up but doesn't take her to the Emergency room the minute he found she's wasn't responsive?? Omg!! I hope this woman is being paid for this utter incompetence of a wreck she's been...i
If i was sitting in the jury i would have gotten up and walked out!!!
Notice, at the end, where she refers to Harmony as Kayla!! When referring to Uncle Keving, seeing her black eye 😮
@ 1:07:onward 😢
@cassandrafoale3262 well the jury saw what we all saw..thank God. But I believe Kayla should be prosecuted because she knew and she didn't come forth. She's just as guilty as Adam. She never defended any if her kids. And she didn't care when Adam was beating on his 5 year old. She could have done something.
Well the fact that he was carrying the body around in a bag and all of the other lengths he went to, kinda cancels out anything this lawyer says.
Omg that "wake up baby girl" crap makes me sick
Oh dear, here is the irritating defence lawyer again❗️ She who believes the perpetrator is innocent!
I agree with you, i switched her off half way through, in fact whenever she was cross examining i would switch the volume off and make a cuppa
I agree with you, i switched her off half way through, in fact whenever she was cross examining i would switch the volume off and make a cuppa
I doubt she does. She is doing a job. An awful one.
Guarantee she doesn't believe him....she's just doing her job.
She is a terrible lawyer. Something else Adam deserves. My mind cannot handle her voice alone. It is like scratching a blackboard.
If this a defense it is absolutely pathetic.
That "Wake up baby girl, wake up" was not helping this trash can, that stored his daughter in a bag, cooler and ceiling.
It pissed me off so much..its like the more i say it the more the jury will think Adam is a great dad...it was infuriating
She can’t believe this herself?!?! Ugh 😑 What a crock!!
This attorney lied about Kayla‘s mom. Kayla‘s mom did not remember what harmony was wearing that day!
This lady is a joke
Adam only wanted Harmony for the money that he would get for keeping her.
Must be so hard being a public defender when 90% of the time you KNOW the person is guilty and you have to fabricate some story in order to provide some sort of defence.
I believe her I think it was Kayla I believe he also played a part in Harmonys demise but I think Kayla was the initiator
You can tell his lawyer has never been at apartments people dont always call in stuff that they hear or see out of fear of retaliation.
2 addicts getting methadone in a parking lot in the middle of winter - 3 children in the back of the car - scoring heroin and cocaine while on methadone; homeless because their addiction placed them there. Pathetic closing statement representing a man who should never had access to Harmony. The legal system betrayed Harmony. Hearing her repetitive ruse “ wake up baby girl “ A droning pathetic closing statement.
vivienne,
Well stated Agree 100% with all you said.
I have heard a lot of closing arguments in my life. This has been - hands down - the worst closing argument I have ever heard. This attorney must have graduated from the very bottom of her class if she thinks the jury is actually going to fall for a woman punching a little girl to death, as opposed to a man who is known to be physically violent. But then she knows Adam is guilty, and she had absolutely nothing else to talk about. She had to make something up. 🙄 And you know when the defendant doesn’t show up ever - he is guilty as hell! He can beat on his little precious baby girl hard enough to kill her but he doesn’t have the balls to show up for his trial! What an absolute disgusting monster he is and anybody that defends him is no better than him!
She is putting a lot of work into trying to pin this on Kayla, this defense attorney is a mess, I can't even listen to her. Sickening.
This lady is literally the worst attorney I have ever seen. Seriously, how in the heck did she ever pass the BAR EXAM?
I thought the same! I’m glad she’s not doing well, but what a headache!! 🫣😵💫🤦🏻♀️
yeah, maybe they should have gotten OJ Simpsons slick high profile blood sucking lawyer, then Adam would get off. ? wtf
This is a ridiculous argument & not believable at all.
He’s guilty through an through 😡 he’s a coward can’t show his face in court
He has better luck having Darryl Brooks defending him
april,
LOL,🤪
He would be fighting over Subject Matter Jurisdiction 😂😂😂
Bottom line is that they both failed this child, they both need to be held accountable and go to prison for as long as the judge can give them…..;
If he’s so innocent then why didn’t he show up for his trial and or testify? He was too big of a coward to come to this trial. He better be glad he ain’t in Alabama cuz I know what he would get 💉
How this defense attorney can stand there and claim Adam was missing Harmony is beyond me .
The prosecutors closing was heart wrenching. Brilliant.. showed AMs heartless, cruel, cold character...prayers for little Harmony..I pray she will be found and given the dignity and the peace she deserves❤
This defense attorney is horrible with her closing argument. Not doing a good job at keeping you engaged so I could only imagine what the jurors must think. I started dozing off just listening to her. I think because she's made this all about Kayla it's going to have an opposite effect.
Really Elaine, Adam Montgomery, the misguided family guy argument?!?🤦♂️🤦🤦♀️
I don't believe for one second that she believes he didn't kill Harmony and that makes this display absolutely shameful. She has crossed to the dark side with this one.
He didn't Kayla did
@@ITZCHELSEA2244😂😂😂😂
@@jmc8626 you can laugh
@@ITZCHELSEA2244 i just did..
@@jmc8626 I know just imagine if you were falsely accused
This woman seems to try to impart reason,rational behavior to people who clearly had no more control because of their addiction.when your addiction goes that deep,you might be able to retain reason in back of your mind, but when every cell in your body refuses to have any functionality ,but to make you feel pain,until you can satiate your addiction,feelings are put aside, and perhaps Kayla knew she needed adam, to stay high,and to avoid facing the nightmare life she created,alone...
That's exactly it, she kept it up to get high
Exactly
Even if Adam didn't do it, and Kayla has immunity, the jury may feel that someone has to pay for this, and he was the one who desecrated her little body.
Of course he did it.
I thought Kayla didn't get immunity! That's what the prosecutor stated anyway!
She only gets immunity if she tells the truth. They kno she can't tell the truth for nothing so the immunity will not stick. They are gonna get her..
@@sweetie523you’re right. It was a plea deal not immunity
I know defense attorneys are appointed and have to get permission to step down from a client, but doing what this defense is doing is absolutely so outrageous is beyond understanding. Adam even said he thought he really hurt her this time. This wasn't the first time he beat Harmony and I do believe this was the reasons she was having accidents. She was scared. The nerve of Kayla saying she was scared of Adam is a lie in itself. She never did anything to help Harmony, and let her make the noises while she ate a hamburger! This makes me so angry to know Kayla or Adam did anything to help Harmony and let her lay there and die. I hope and pray Kayla does NOT get parole in May and Adam is put under the jail until he rots. Adam's dad overdosed and died this past weekend. It was too bad Adam didn't do it too before he killed Harmony.
The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
yes!!
Once you go this far,the details don't matter...take the,key,throw it away.
I can’t even watch the defense closing. I understand they have to try to defend him.. but he definitely killed this precious 5 yr old girl. Not only a killer, a wife beater, thief, etc… also, Kayla should have thrown herself on Harmony to try to save her. I don’t believe she killed her, but she didn’t try to stop it or get help.
Lol. She's doing her job. Her duty is to zealously advocate for her client - guilty or innocent.
*and yes, I understand that innocence is presumed.
Wow, she resembles A Young Betty Brodrick
Yesssssssssss! I was wondering if anyone would notice this... 😏
@kimberlychelen9890 😆🤣😆 I hate when that happens! Thank you for the validation... She really does, though
@@Emnotreal123 You're welcome friend.
Is she the prosecutor?? Lmao
This woman needs a new profession. Walmart greater fits her good
😡 This lady is clueless! To make it short, every action she said Kayla did can be explained by domestic violence trauma. I've been there. I know that "look" that says you're next. He was paranoid cuz he was guilty. Many more points.
And also that she was a drug addict….and a bad one at that
"Wake-up baby girl" - please stop
“Doses”.. you mean legal meth?? lol ok.
I don't know if she thinks him saying "wake up babygirl" humanized him because it doesn't He sounds like a damn monster R.I.P. Harmony so sorry for this little angel
I realize that the defendant has the right to a attorney to represent them in court but I don’t understand how some attorneys can sleep at night when they try to get people like Adam off, everyone knows he did it and now the coward isn’t man enough to face the jury or the public.I only hope the jury sees through this attorneys closing argument and finds this guy guilty.
HARMONYS BLACK EYE
Defense attorney has to do their job, to the best of their ability. We all know who did that to Harmony! But lawyers have to believe their client or not take the case.
WRONG? Lawyers don't have to believe their client in order to represent them! Especially public defenders who are appointed by the Court! They have no choice but to defend criminals accused of heinous crimes!
Such an odd defense 🤔
“Wake up baby girl. Wake up” Ugh As if that was supposed to make them feel bad for him? Everything she said just proved that they are both guilty. Don’t worry, nobody believed Kayla was a victim.
What I don't understand is how can Adam even afford to have a lawyer??
Everyone has a right to a lawyer.
Public Defender is free of cost.
In ohio, public defenders cost $500 and the court adds it to your final court costs
She is a court appointed lawer
Public pretender!!!!
This attorney is terrible. Is she working to prosecute Kayla or is she defending Adam?
Defense attorneys are the devil’s advocates. This lady makes me sick.
This is the defense closing? Yikes Dude u a target when u get out of county jail n placed in the state prison. They be waiting for you.
Guilty! There is no way any jury will look at this any other way.. RIP 😇 Harmony ❤
No! Adam is the crazy one!!!!!!
I had respect for how Shanda Vander Ark’s attorney handled his position. He could have gone hard for Paul. He didn’t.
He knew it was awful, and that he was defending a guilty suspect.
This lawyer is the opposite of that.
Wake up baby girl sounds like an abuser would say. All they needed was im sorry it will never happen again