Conahan was tried for the 1996 kidnapping and murder of victim Richard Allen Montgomery. In Punta Gorda, he waived his right to a jury trial on August 9, 1999, thereby electing a bench trial . The star witness was Stanley Burden, who authorities alleged had been nearly killed by …

Feb 2, 2019 · 21-year-old Richard Allen Montgomery was tied to a tree before being sexually assaulted and murdered by suspected serial killer Daniel Conahan. Secrets of the Morgue on Investigation Discovery examines the case.

May 10, 2023 · Investigators have only been able to charge Daniel Conahan with the murder of one of victim, Richard Montgomery, 21. Graphic testimony was presented to a jury who convicted Conahan. He was sentenced to death on Dec. 10, 1999.

Apr 24, 2021 · During that search, however, police found a fifth murder victim, Richard Allen Montgomery. Forensic evidence from Montgomery's body showed that the killer had removed Montgomery's genitals, along with those of John Doe #1 and John Doe #3, utilizing a sharp instrument, most likely after they were killed, according to court documents.

Jun 10, 2021 · Detectives say he had been bound and strangled. He was quickly identified as Richard Montgomery of Punta Gorda. The body parts belonged to one man, who was later identified as Kenneth Smith of...

murder, first-degree felony murder, kidnapping, and sexual battery of Richard Montgomery. In the guilt phase of his trial, Conahan waived his right to trial by jury. The State presented evidence of the manner in which the victim’s body was found and evidence obtained from the autopsy and the searches of Conahan’s residence and vehicles.

Jun 9, 2021 · Investigators have only been able to charge Daniel Conahan with the murder of one of victim, Richard Montgomery, 21. Graphic testimony was presented to a jury who convicted Conahan.

Sep 7, 2022 · Conahan is currently on death row for the kidnapping and murder of Richard Montgomery back in the 90s. This is considered one of the most gruesome murder cases in Florida's history.

Jun 9, 2021 · Conahan was arrested, tried and convicted for the murder of Richard Montgomery. Conahan was sentenced to death and is currently on death row in the Florida State Prison. Due to circumstances surrounding the death of John Doe #1, Conahan is considered a …

Nov 15, 2023 · Conahan went on trial for the murder of Richard Allen Montgomery in 1999. Conahan waived his right for a jury trial, and was instead tried in a bench trial. The star witness was none other than Stanley Burden, who had nearly been killed by Conahan.