Verdict and Sentencing
Frye pleaded not guilty and testified at trial, denying responsibility and claiming memory lapses. The jury found him guilty of first-degree murder. At sentencing, the judge cited the brutality of the crime and the presence of the victim’s child as aggravating factors before imposing a life sentence.
Montgomery’s family said the verdict brought accountability but not closure, describing the lasting impact on her daughter and relatives.
Broader Impact
The case has drawn attention to warning signs of intimate-partner violence, digital stalking, and the role of cellphone data in modern criminal prosecutions. Advocates say it highlights how technology increasingly plays a central role in solving violent crimes.
