911 call released in NJ therapist’s killing after husband found body
Authorities have released the chilling 911 call made by Conor Hanlon, the husband of therapist Brooke Hanlon, tied to her tragic stabbing in New Jersey. In the call, Conor Hanlon’s desperate pleas for assistance are evident as he discovered Brooke lifeless and bleeding on the second floor of their home. As investigations continue, no suspects have emerged, prompting officials to offer a $1,000 reward for any information that could crack the case.
CHESTER, N.J. – The haunting murder of 35-year-old Brooke Hanlon, who was stabbed in her Chester, New Jersey residence nearly seven weeks ago, has left the community in turmoil. Neighbors living mere steps away from the crime scene remain vigilant, with heightened awareness permeating their daily lives.
“I find myself noticing things that never would have caught my attention before,” a resident confided to News Media on Tuesday, reflecting the neighborhood’s collective unease.
Significantly, a white Volvo SUV, likely owned by Brooke’s husband, Conor, was spotted parked outside their home for more than four hours last week, neighbors noted, before eventually departing.
The brutal murder of Brooke Hanlon took place on June 6, 2026, in Chester, New Jersey. Despite the passage of time, nearly seven weeks hence, investigators have yet to make an arrest or identify a person of interest or suspect in connection with the case. (Kelsie Cairns/News Media)
The sighting marked the first time neighbors had seen the SUV at the Chester home since News Media previously observed what appeared to be the same white Volvo with New Jersey license plates in Boston, just days prior.
Conor Hanlon grew up in Boston’s Brighton neighborhood and has family in the area.
Conor Hanlon leaves a residence in Massachusetts on Thursday, July 9, 2026. Hanlon is the widower of Brooke Hanlon, who was found dead in their home in New Jersey in June. (Rashid Umar Abbasi for News Media)
Back in New Jersey, neighbors have been communicating with one another more frequently following Brooke’s death.
Conor Hanlon leaves a residence in Massachusetts on Thursday, July 9, 2026. Hanlon is the widow of Brooke Hanlon, who was found dead in their home in New Jersey in June. (Rashid Umar Abbasi for News Media)
She was found dead in her Pottersville Road home on June 6 and leaves behind a 12-month-old child.
Brooke Hanlon, 35, was found fatally stabbed in her Chester, New Jersey home in June. (Brooke Hanlon, LinkedIn)
Investigators have yet to release information about a possible suspect – let alone a single person of interest.
Brooke Hanlon’s murder has residents of Chester, New Jersey, on edge. (Kelsie Cairns/News Media)
When the vehicle was spotted in the driveway, one neighbor said, “My wife called the non-emergency line.”
“She wasn’t really feeling pretty good about it,” he added.
Brooke Hanlon was found stabbed to death on June 6, 2026 in Chester, New Jersey. (Kelsie Cairns/News Media)
Without an arrest or any information about a suspect or person of interest on the loose, the neighbor told News Media he’s a gun owner and he’s ready to defend his family should the time come.
A line of trees separates his property from the Hanlon home.
Nearly seven weeks later, investigators have not announced a suspect, identified a person of interest or made an arrest in Brooke Hanlon’s killing. (Kelsie Cairns/News Media)
His concern is shared among his peers.
“Nothing has really been released beyond what came out on the first day. They say there’s no danger to the public, but it’s hard to completely believe that when we don’t know anything else.”
Residents of Chester, New Jersey, said they are concerned about the lack of information in Brooke Hanlon’s slaying. (Kelsie Cairns/News Media)
Following the recent vehicle sighting, he told News Media he’s more on edge than ever before.
Brooke Hanlon, 35, was found stabbed to death on June 6, 2026, in Chester, New Jersey. Nearly seven weeks later, investigators have not announced a suspect, identified a person of interest or made an arrest in the case. (Kelsie Cairns/News Media)
“Even mowing the lawn, if I hear a strange noise, it’s different now. Things that never would’ve bothered me before catch my attention,” he said.
“It’s definitely in the back of my mind.”
While News Media visited the Pottersville Road area in Chester on Tuesday, a law enforcement vehicle was spotted slowing down as it drove past the Hanlon home.
Brooke Hanlon was found stabbed to death inside her New Jersey residence, prompting a homicide investigation by local authorities. She stands for a photo with her husband and their baby. (Facebook/Meta)
News Media took the neighbors’ safety concerns to the Chester Township Police Department, which chose not to comment on the investigation.
Police in Chester, New Jersey, declined to comment on the investigation. (Kelsie Cairns/News Media)
The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, which is the lead investigative agency on the case, also chose not to comment.
“The lack of transparency is a little bit unnerving at this point,” the neighbor said.
Brooke Hanlon’s murder investigation has rocked the town of Chester. (Kelsie Cairns)
The investigation into Brooke’s death is ongoing.
Jennifer Payne, longtime friend to slain New Jersey mother, Brooke Hanlon, says the pair traveled to Europe together post graduation. (Jennifer Payne)
News Media has repeatedly reached out to Conor Hanlon. He has yet to make a public statement about his wife’s homicide investigation.