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🚨 NEARLY THREE MONTHS LATER: NO ARRESTS IN CHESTER HOMICIDE OF BROOKE HANLON

Sunday, August 30, 2026
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Nearly three months after psychologist Brooke Hanlon was found stabbed to death in her Chester home, no arrests have been made. Local authorities and the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office are offering a $1,000 reward for information that leads to a suspect.

📍 CHESTER, NJ — Nearly three months after psychologist Brooke Hanlon was found stabbed to death inside her Chester home, investigators have not announced any arrests or publicly identified a suspect in the case.

Hanlon was discovered deceased at her home on Pottersville Road, with her husband, James “Conor” Hanlon, making the 911 call reporting her death.

An autopsy by the Morris County Medical Examiner’s Office determined Hanlon died from multiple sharp-force injuries, with her death officially ruled a homicide. Authorities have not publicly disclosed a suspected murder weapon or provided details about a potential motive.

💔 HUSBAND SPEAKS OUT

In a recent interview with the Daily Mail, James Hanlon spoke publicly about his wife’s death, saying his heart is “totally shattered” and describing the killing as a tragedy.

When asked whether he had been considered a suspect, Hanlon said he had not. Authorities have not publicly indicated that he is a suspect or person of interest in the investigation.

According to reports, Hanlon has remained in communication with investigators and has obtained an attorney.

👩‍⚕️ REMEMBERING BROOKE

Family members have described Brooke as a caring and compassionate person who worked as a child psychologist and helped others through her profession.

Her sister, Paige Haggerty, remembered Brooke as someone who had been a major influence throughout her life.

Her family continues to seek answers as the investigation remains unresolved.

🔎 AUTHORITIES ASK PUBLIC FOR HELP

The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, Chester Police Department and Morris County Sheriff’s Office are asking anyone with information about Hanlon’s death or suspicious activity around Pottersville Road to come forward.

💰 The Morris County Sheriff’s Office is offering a $1,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest.

Anyone with information can contact:

📞 Morris County Prosecutor’s Office: 973-285-6200 📧 prosecutor@co.morris.nj.us

📞 Chester Police Department: 908-879-5514

📞 Morris County Sheriff’s CRIMESTOPPERS: (973) COP-CALL or 1-800-SHERIFF

Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Morris County Sheriff’s CRIMESTOPPERS.

⚠️ The investigation remains active. No suspect has been publicly identified and no arrests have been announced.

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