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Leigh Egan is a crime-fighting journalist and editor who specializes in breaking news and investigative true crime coverage. With more than a decade of experience under her belt, Leigh’s work can be found in a number of high-profile national publications. For Leigh, learning didn’t stop after college. She considers herself a lifelong learner who frequently takes media and journalism courses to keep abreast of the latest happenings and innovations in her field. Tips: legan@crimeonline.com

New Hampshire Social Services Under Internal Investigation as 7-year-old Harmony Montgomery Remains Missing

 Harmony Montgomery
Missing

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu announced Wednesday that the disappearance of Harmony Montgomery has started an internal investigation with the Division of Children, Youth, and Families. As CrimeOnline previously reported, 7-year-old Harmony was reported missing in November 2021 after her mother, Crystal Sorey, contacted the Manchester Police Department. She also sent emails to the mayor …

Nancy Grace
January 13, 2022

‘He Needs to Rot in He**’: Nancy Grace Talks Latest on Missing Harmony Montgomery

As the search continues for missing New Hampshire girl, Harmony Montgomery, CrimeOnline’s Nancy Grace told Fox News that most parties involved have failed the young child. As CrimeOnline previously reported, Harmony hasn’t been seen since 2019 but was only reported missing in late 2021. Court documents released earlier this month indicate that police received a …

Harmony Montgomery
Missing
January 12, 2022

300 Tips Pour In, $104K Reward for Missing Harmony Montgomery, Last Seen in 2019 But Not Reported Missing For 2 Years

Officials said Wednesday that Manchester police have received around 300 tips in connection with missing 7-year-old Harmony Montgomery. According to Manchester Police Chief Allen Aldenberg, tips have been pouring into a dedicated hotline as the reward for information leading to Harmony’s whereabouts increased to $104,000. “Somebody out there knows something,” Aldenberg said during a Wednesday …

Oakley Carlson
Court
January 12, 2022

Parents Who Said Missing Oakley Carlson was ‘Eaten by Wolves’ Deny Withholding Other Daughter’s Meds: Police

The parents of missing Washington girl Oakley Carlson pleaded not guilty this week to accusations that they neglected to give their other child a doctor-prescribed medication. Jordan Bowers and Andrew Carlson are both suspects in the disappearance of their daughter, 5-year-old Oakley. They have yet to face charges for her disappearance, according to The Chronicle, …

Alexis Avila
Attempted Murder
January 11, 2022

HEAR IT: 911 Caller Finds Infant in Trash After Teen Mom Tossed Baby in Dumpster [Update]

Audio has been released after Good Samaritans called 911 to report a newborn in a New Mexico dumpster with his umbilical cord still attached. As CrimeOnline previously reported, investigators used surveillance video from a Rig Outfitters and Homestore in Hobbs to identify the suspect, 18-year-old Alexis Avila. Police said she confessed to giving birth and …

Harmony Montgomery
Missing
January 11, 2022

NINE New Charges to be Filed Against Missing Harmony Montgomery’s Stepmother

The stepmother of missing New Hampshire girl Harmony Montgomery is expected to face additional charges. Based on new information obtained from the state Department of Health and Human Services, Kayla Montgomery, 31, is expected to be charged with nine offenses, including theft. Prosecutors didn’t specify what the other charges were but announced they planned to …