Police seek public’s help to solve murder of New Jersey mother
Authorities in New Jersey have reached out to the public for assistance in unraveling the mystery surrounding the murder of 35-year-old Brooke Hanlon. This New Jersey mother was tragically discovered stabbed to death in her Chester residence on June 6. With no arrests or suspects identified thus far, investigators continue their work diligently while her family has chosen to remain quiet to protect the integrity of the ongoing investigation. They encourage anyone who might have valuable information to come forward to aid their efforts.
CHESTER, N.J. – New developments in the case reveal that Brooke Hanlon’s husband has secured legal representation, a move confirmed by authorities to News Media. This step follows the tragic discovery of Brooke’s death in their Chester home.
The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit has confirmed communication with Conor Hanlon, Brooke’s husband, who has been actively cooperating with investigators since his wife’s untimely death.
The somber facts of the case were underscored by the medical examiner’s report, which revealed that Brooke Hanlon had suffered “multiple sharp force injuries” at the time of her death on June 6, as noted by the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office.
The murder of Brooke Hanlon in her Chester, New Jersey abode has initiated a local homicide investigation, drawing significant attention and community concern. (LinkedIn)
The agency said it has been in touch with “several” family members throughout the investigation.
When asked whether Hanlon has been cooperative throughout the probe, authorities chose not to comment.
News Media obtained a Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) log of a 911 call made at the home on June 6 that was initially reported as a “Cardiac or Respiratory Arrest.”
Brooke Hanlon was found stabbed to death inside her New Jersey residence, prompting a homicide investigation by local authorities. (Facebook/Meta)
According to the log, the 911 call came in at 4:29 p.m., and within 13 minutes at approximately 4:42 p.m., a dispatcher enters the note “suspicious death” to the log.
Within the hour, Major Crimes Unit detectives were notified.
The log also indicates several days of investigative activity at the home following the initial call.
Detectives, investigators and the medical examiner, among others, were recorded on the log from June 6 through June 12, when the log was officially closed out.
Brooke Hanlon, whose death was ruled a homicide, was found at her New Jersey home in June 2026. (Paige Haggerty)
It was not immediately clear who Hanlon’s lawyer is. Hanlon has not been accused of any crime or wrongdoing.
News Media previously made calls to Hanlon that were not returned.
The investigation is active and ongoing.