Brooke Hanlon

Brooke Hanlon Homicide Timeline

• Enrolled at Wake Forest University. Source
• Began pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.

• Graduated from Wake Forest University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Source
• Enrolled at Northeastern University to pursue a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology. 

• Began working as a Counseling Intern at Academy of the Pacific Rim in the Greater Boston Area. Source

• Brooke and James “Conor” Hanlon reportedly met while Brooke was earning her master’s degree in Boston.
• The couple remained in Massachusetts for several years before returning to New Jersey. Source

• Started employment as a Child and Family Therapist with North Suffolk Mental Health. Source

• Left North Suffolk Mental Health. Source
• Began working as a Group Home Clinician at Italian Home for Children in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. Source

• Concluded employment at Italian Home for Children after more than four years. Source

• Brooke Haggerty married James “Conor” Hanlon. Source
• Conor was originally from Massachusetts and worked in construction. Later reporting described him as a lead on-site manager for a construction company based in Somerville, New Jersey. Source

• Joined Roslindale Pediatric Associates, P.C. in Boston, Massachusetts as a Behavioral Health Clinician. Source

• A Massachusetts Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) license was issued under the name Brooke Haggerty. Source
  • License Type: R
  • Status: Current
  • Trade Type: Licensed Mental Health Counselor License
  • License State: Massachusetts
  • Address on file: 108 Washington St Apt 7, Brighton, MA 02135

• Ended employment with Roslindale Pediatric Associates, P.C. Source

• Began working as a Psychotherapist with LifeStance Health in Bernardsville, New Jersey Source

• Brooke and Conor purchased a home on Pottersville Road in Chester Township, New Jersey. SourceSource
• Deed for the purchase of 339 Pottersville Road, Chester, New Jersey 07930 was recorded.
• Document Number: 2024.35756.
• Document Type: Bargain and Sale Deed.
• Transaction categorized as an arms-length residential purchase/resale.

• Property sale closed. Source
• Buyers:
  • James Conor Hanlon
  • Brooke Hanlon
• Purchase price: $535,900.00.
• Mortgage amount: $460,900.00.
• Mortgage type: New Conventional.
• Not a cash purchase.

• Brooke and Conor welcomed their first child, a daughter.
• The child was approximately 10 or 11 months old when Brooke died, depending on the child’s exact birth date.
• The couple later shared a family photograph with their daughter in front of a Christmas tree. Source

• Brooke and Conor shared a photograph marking their first Christmas with their infant daughter. Source

• A neighbor reportedly exchanged text messages with Conor about a bear seen in the neighborhood. Source
• The neighbor later described this as his last communication with Conor before Brooke’s death.
• This information came from a media interview with the neighbor and has not been included in a publicly released police report.

• 4:29 PM: Brooke was inside the family’s Pottersville Road home in Chester Township.
  • James “Conor” Hanlon called 911 from the family’s home after reportedly finding Brooke unconscious and bleeding. Source
  • Conor requested an ambulance and asked the dispatcher for CPR instructions.
  • During the call, Conor reported a serious wound to Brooke’s chest and blood throughout the immediate area.
  • He repeatedly asked for emergency personnel to come to the home immediately.
  • The recording lasted approximately 13 minutes, according to later media reporting.
• During the 911 call:
  • The dispatcher attempted to determine whether Brooke was conscious and breathing.
  • Conor was directed to position Brooke for CPR and begin chest compressions.
  • The dispatcher counted with Conor while he attempted compressions.
  • Conor appeared highly distressed and repeatedly cried out while trying to follow the dispatcher’s instructions.
  • Statements made during the call indicate Brooke was unresponsive and had a visible chest wound.
  • The recording documents the emergency response but does not establish who inflicted Brooke’s injuries. A forensic linguist later cautioned against using a person’s language or emotional presentation during an emergency call as proof of guilt or innocence. Source
• 4:30 PM: Emergency medical personnel and police were dispatched to the Pottersville Road residence. Source
  • The initial dispatch described a woman experiencing cardiac arrest.
  • Responders were subsequently informed that the woman had a large laceration or wound to the chest.
  • At least one report stated that Brooke was found on the second floor of the home. Authorities have not publicly released a crime-scene report confirming the precise room or location.
    • Chester Township police officers, emergency medical personnel, and additional first responders arrived at the residence.
    • Resuscitation efforts were performed, but Brooke could not be revived.
    • Brooke was pronounced dead at the scene.
    • She was 35 years old. Source
• 4:42 PM: Dispatch information reportedly changed the nature of the incident from a medical emergency to a suspicious death. Source
  • The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit and the Morris County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Section became involved.
  • The residence was treated as a homicide crime scene following the discovery of Brooke’s injuries.
  • The 4:42 PM classification has been reported from dispatch records and media review of the emergency communications.
• Evening: Investigators remained at the residence and began processing the scene.
  • The Chester Township Police Department, Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, and Morris County Sheriff’s Office coordinated the investigation.
  • Authorities did not immediately release Brooke’s name or publicly announce the nature of her injuries.
  • Police did not announce an arrest, a suspect description, a warning to the community, or a search for an identified assailant.
  • Investigators have not publicly disclosed what physical evidence was recovered from the residence.

• The Morris County Medical Examiner’s Office conducted an autopsy. Source
• The medical examiner determined that Brooke died from multiple sharp-force injuries.
• Her manner of death was classified as homicide.
• Authorities have not publicly released the number, precise location, depth, sequence, or direction of the wounds.
• Authorities have not publicly identified the type of weapon used or announced that a weapon was recovered.
• Authorities continued investigating Brooke’s death but did not publicly identify her.
• Prosecutors later stated that information was withheld to protect the integrity of the active investigation.
• The agencies involved released few details about the circumstances surrounding the killing. Source

• Update: In the late afternoon of June 6, EMS and Chester Township Police officers responded to a 911 call at a residence on Pottersville Road. A 35-year-old resident was found dead in the home. Source
  • An examination by the Morris County Medical Examiner’s Office determined the cause of death to be multiple sharp force injuries and the manner of death as homicide. This remains an active and ongoing investigation by the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, Chester Township Police Department, and Morris County Sheriff’s Office CSI.
  • No further information can be released at this time in order to protect the integrity of the investigation.
  • Anyone with potential information on this investigation is encouraged to call the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit via the Morris County Communication Center at 973-285-2900, Chester Police at 908-879-5100, or Crimestoppers at 973-267-225

• The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office publicly identified the homicide victim as Brooke Hanlon, 35, of Chester Township.
• Prosecutors confirmed that emergency personnel had responded to a Pottersville Road residence during the late afternoon of June 6.
• The prosecutor’s office confirmed that Brooke was found dead inside the residence.
• Authorities announced that the medical examiner had determined Brooke died from multiple sharp-force injuries and that her death was a homicide.
• The prosecutor’s office stated that the investigation remained active and ongoing.
• Officials said no further information could be released at that time because doing so could compromise the integrity of the investigation. Source

• Brooke’s death began receiving wider public attention following the release of her identity.
• Media reports identified Brooke as a licensed psychotherapist and new mother.
• Brooke’s professional profile described her as having experience helping children, adolescents, and families who needed counseling, therapeutic assistance, resources, and support.
• Reports stated that she most recently worked with LifeStance Health in Bernardsville. Source

• Reports emphasized that no arrest had been announced and that authorities had released few investigative details.
• Media reports also published information about Brooke’s counseling career and her status as a new mother. Source
• Morris County CrimeStoppers offered a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest.
• Authorities asked anyone with information about Brooke’s death or suspicious activity around Pottersville Road on June 6 to contact law enforcement. Source
• The public request for information included the Chester Township Police Department, Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, Morris County Sheriff’s Office, and Morris County CrimeStoppers. Source

• One month had passed since Brooke’s death.
• No arrest had been announced.
• Authorities had not publicly identified a suspect or person of interest.
• Prosecutors continued to characterize the case as an active and ongoing investigation.
• Media reports stated that Brooke and Conor’s daughter was being cared for by relatives. Source

• Brooke’s sister, Paige Haggerty, spoke publicly about the family’s loss.
• Paige said the family’s focus was on preserving Brooke’s legacy.
• She explained that family members had limited their public comments because they did not want to interfere with the investigation.
• A neighbor said he last communicated with Conor on June 2 regarding a bear in the neighborhood.
• The neighbor said he later sent Conor another message after seeing police activity at the home but did not receive a reply.
• Media reports noted that Conor had not been seen at the Chester Township residence in the weeks following Brooke’s death.
• Authorities had not accused Conor of wrongdoing and had not identified him as a suspect or person of interest. Source

• ABC News reported that more than one month had passed without an arrest.
• The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office continued to confirm only that Brooke was found dead after police responded to a late-afternoon 911 call and that her death was a homicide caused by multiple sharp-force injuries.
• No suspect information was publicly released. Source

• Media outlets published portions of the 911 call placed by Conor on June 6.
  • The audio established publicly that Conor was the person who reported finding Brooke and requested emergency assistance.
  • The call included Conor asking for CPR instructions, reporting a severe chest injury, and pleading for responders to arrive immediately.
  • Authorities had not previously publicly identified the caller.
• The release of the call led to widespread public analysis and speculation, although no law-enforcement agency stated that the audio implicated Conor in Brooke’s death. Source

• Additional portions and descriptions of the approximately 13-minute emergency call were published.
  • Reports stated that the dispatcher guided Conor through chest compressions until responders arrived.
  • Media coverage reported that Brooke had been found on the second floor of the residence, although authorities had not released a complete crime-scene account.
  • Reports stated that Brooke and Conor’s daughter remained with family members.
• No arrest had been announced. Source

• Media reports stated that Conor had retained an attorney.
  • Reports also stated that Conor was communicating with the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office through counsel.
  • The prosecutor’s office reportedly was also communicating with several members of Conor’s family.
  • When contacted by PEOPLE, a spokesperson for the prosecutor’s office declined to confirm or comment on those reports.
  • Retaining legal counsel does not indicate criminal responsibility.
• Conor had not been arrested, charged, publicly named as a suspect, or publicly identified as a person of interest. Source

• A forensic linguist warned against drawing conclusions about guilt from Conor’s words, tone, or emotional behavior during the 911 call.
  • The expert noted that amateur interpretations of emergency calls can wrongly focus public suspicion on innocent people.
  • The warning was issued as online discussion increasingly centered on the recording rather than confirmed physical or forensic evidence.
• Authorities continued to release no suspect information. Source

• Forty-three days had passed since Brooke was found dead.
• No arrest had been publicly announced.
• No suspect or person of interest had been publicly identified.
• Authorities had not publicly disclosed a motive.
• Authorities had not released a suspect description, entry or exit theory, estimated time of death, weapon description, crime-scene inventory, surveillance timeline, forensic-testing results, or account of Brooke’s movements earlier on June 6.
• The homicide investigation remained active.
• A reward of up to $1,000 remained available for information leading to an arrest. Source

Brooke Hanlon Homicide Investigation

4:29 PM A 911 call was received from the Hanlon residence on Pottersville Road in Chester Township.

• The Computer-Aided Dispatch log initially classified the incident as a “Cardiac or Respiratory Arrest.”
• During the call, the caller reported finding Brooke unconscious and requested CPR instructions.
• The dispatcher began providing emergency medical instructions while first responders were being dispatched.

Dispatcher: 911. Where is your emergency?

Conor Hanlon: I need an ambulance right away.

Dispatcher: What is the address?

Conor provides the address of the Pottersville Road residence in Chester Township.

Dispatcher: Tell me exactly what happened.

Conor Hanlon: “I just found my wife. I don’t know what’s going on with her.”

Conor tells the dispatcher that Brooke is unconscious and asks for CPR instructions.

Conor Hanlon: “CPR. I need CPR instructions.”

Dispatcher: Is she awake?

Conor Hanlon: No.

Dispatcher: Is she breathing normally?

Conor indicates that Brooke is not breathing normally or is not breathing.

Dispatcher: Is there a defibrillator available?

Conor Hanlon: No.

The dispatcher instructs Conor to move Brooke onto her back and place her on a hard, flat surface.

Conor attempts to reposition Brooke.

Conor Hanlon: There is blood everywhere.

The dispatcher asks where the blood is coming from.

Conor reports a serious wound to Brooke’s chest.

Conor Hanlon: She has a laceration to her chest.

The dispatcher asks whether Brooke is lying flat on her back.

Conor confirms that he is attempting to position her.

Dispatcher: Kneel beside her.

Dispatcher: Place the heel of one hand in the center of her chest.

Dispatcher: Put your other hand on top.

Dispatcher: Keep your arms straight.

Dispatcher: Press hard and fast.

Conor begins chest compressions.

The dispatcher counts with him and directs him to continue compressions without stopping.

Conor becomes increasingly distressed while performing CPR.

Conor Hanlon: Please get here.

Dispatcher: They are on the way.

Conor Hanlon: I need you here immediately.

Dispatcher: Keep doing the compressions.

Conor continues chest compressions while the dispatcher counts aloud.

Conor repeatedly asks when emergency personnel will arrive.

Dispatcher: Do not stop unless she begins breathing normally or help takes over.

Conor continues CPR.

The dispatcher asks whether anyone else is inside the residence.

The publicly released excerpts do not include a clear answer to this question.

Conor again reports blood around Brooke and expresses distress over the wound.

The dispatcher continues directing chest compressions.

Conor can be heard crying out and pleading for responders to arrive.

Conor Hanlon: Oh my God.

Dispatcher: Keep going. Help is coming.

Conor continues compressions.

Emergency dispatchers relay updated information to responding personnel.

The incident is initially dispatched as a cardiac or respiratory arrest.

Responders are then informed that the patient has a significant chest wound.

Police and emergency medical personnel approach the residence.

Conor tells the dispatcher that he can hear or see responders arriving.

Dispatcher: Continue until they take over.

Conor continues CPR until emergency personnel enter the home.

4:30 PM Chester Township Police officers, EMS personnel, and fire department responders were dispatched to the residence.

• Dispatch information indicated that Brooke had sustained a significant chest injury in addition to being in cardiac arrest.
• Emergency personnel continued responding under a medical emergency while additional information was gathered.

4:42 PM Within approximately 13 minutes of the initial 911 call, a dispatcher entered the notation “Suspicious Death” into the CAD record.

• The incident transitioned from a medical emergency to a criminal investigation.
• This change occurred before investigators had publicly released any details regarding Brooke’s injuries.

Late Afternoon

• Detectives with the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit were notified.
• The Morris County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit responded to assist.
• The residence was secured as a homicide scene.
• Multiple law enforcement agencies began processing the property.

Evening

• Crime scene investigators documented and processed the residence.
• Detectives remained at the property throughout the evening collecting evidence.
• Authorities have never publicly disclosed:
  • The estimated time Brooke was attacked,
  • whether forced entry was present,
  • whether defensive wounds were documented,
  • the murder weapon,
  • whether DNA evidence was recovered,
  • whether fingerprints or shoe impressions were collected,
  • Whether surveillance cameras captured anyone entering or leaving the property.

• Detectives continued processing the residence.
• According to the CAD log later obtained by the media, investigative activity remained ongoing at the home.
• Personnel from the Medical Examiner’s Office continued assisting investigators.

• Detectives continued reviewing evidence collected from the residence.
• No public statements identifying the victim or describing the circumstances of the homicide were released.
• No arrest was announced.

• Investigative activity at the residence continued.
• Authorities did not announce any suspect, person of interest, or motive.
• The investigation remained confidential.

• Detectives continued following investigative leads.
• No public update was issued.
• Authorities did not ask the public to search for a suspect or identify a vehicle, suggesting investigators were pursuing evidence rather than requesting immediate public assistance.

• Members of the Major Crimes Unit, Crime Scene Investigation Section, and Medical Examiner’s Office continued documented activity associated with the investigation.
• Authorities still had not publicly identified Brooke or released the cause of death.

• The CAD incident log was officially closed after several consecutive days of investigative activity.
• Closing the dispatch record did not indicate the homicide investigation had ended.
• Detectives continued working the case under the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit.

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