Overview

• Kayla Montgomery, 33, was granted parole more than a year after being sentenced for lying about her whereabouts when her stepdaughter, Harmony Montgomery, was last seen.
• Harmony's case highlighted flaws in child protection systems, leading to calls for prioritizing children's well-being in custody matters.
• Kayla was the key witness against her husband, Adam Montgomery, during his trial for second-degree murder and other charges related to Harmony's death.
• Authorities believe Harmony was killed on Dec. 7, 2019, but she wasn't reported missing for nearly two years, and her body has not been found.
• Kayla Montgomery has lost parental rights to her four children, three fathered by Adam, and is appealing the decision.