Within moments of arriving at the tragic scene involving New Jersey psychotherapist Brooke Hanlon, a police officer quickly concluded that her death had “suspicious” elements. This detail emerges from recent dispatch audio unveiled during the investigation.
The audio, which People has secured, sheds light on law enforcement’s initial response on the evening of June 6. This was the night Brooke’s husband, James “Conor” Hanlon, dialed 911 after finding her unresponsive in their Chester residence.
In the span of just thirteen minutes post-911 call, and merely two minutes into the dispatch recording shared by the Morris County Sheriff’s Office, the initial responding officer identified it as a “suspicious death,” according to People’s report.
Shortly thereafter, the investigation was escalated to the major crimes unit, underscoring the gravity of the situation.
Brooke was tragically found in the master bedroom, alarmingly injured from several stab wounds, and enveloped in blood, painting a chilling picture of the scene.
The dispatch audio began with a dispatcher telling deputies, “There’s a guy screaming and says he needs everyone’s help.”
What Did Conor Hanlon Tell 911 Dispatchers About His Wife Brooke Hanlon’s Death?
A visibly upset Conor first called 911 around 4:30 p.m.
“I just found my wife,” he said, according to audio of the call obtained by Mendham-Chester, NJ Patch. “I don’t know what’s going on. CPR, I need CPR instruction.”
When the dispatcher asked whether 35-year-old Brooke was still conscious, he replied, “Oh my God, there’s a laceration in her chest!”
The dispatcher took one more attempt to probe Conor for information before a distraught Conor replied, “Please, I don’t know…There’s blood. I need you here, I need you here immediately.”
The Morris County Medical Examiner’s Office later determined that Brooke died of multiple sharp force injuries, listing her manner of death as homicide, according to a statement from the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office.
No arrests have been made in connection to the case.
Conor has reportedly retained an attorney and has been communicating with authorities, according to Fox News.
Morris County Sheriff’s Office public information officer Mark Chiarolanza told Oxygen July 23 that there had been no new updates to the case.
A spokesperson for the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office also confirmed there were no updates.
Brooke Hanlon’s Sister Calls Murder “A Complete Nightmare”
Brooke’s sister Paige Haggerty told Fox News Digital the couple’s one year old child is being cared for by family members, describing the baby as “the only saving grace” in the tragedy.
As she explained, “We still have a piece of Brooke with us.”
She added that Brooke’s death has left her family devastated.
“It’s unimaginable. It’s a complete nightmare,” she said. “To lose a sibling is the last thing you would expect.”
Authorities are asking that anyone with information about the case call the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit at 973-285-2900, the Chester Police at 908-879-5100, or Crimestoppers at 973-267-2255.