"Missing 5-Year-Old Harmony Montgomery's Stepmother Granted Parole"
The stepmother of missing 5-year-old Harmony Montgomery, who authorities believe was killed in 2019, was granted parole after pleading guilty to lying to a grand jury about her whereabouts when the girl was last seen. Harmony's father was found guilty of multiple charges related to her death. Harmony was reported missing in 2021 and authorities concluded she was slain in December 2019. Her remains have not been found. The stepmother was emotional during her parole hearing, acknowledging her lies and expressing regret. She was granted parole with conditions including completing required programs, establishing a home plan, 90 days of supervision, and participating in addiction recovery and mental health treatments.