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Husband Breaks Silence on Wife's Murder
25 Aug
Summary
- Husband Conor Hanlon denies rumors of involvement in wife's death.
- Brooke Hanlon was found deceased with multiple stab wounds.
- No suspects or persons of interest have been named by authorities.

James 'Conor' Hanlon has spoken out three months after his wife, Brooke Hanlon, was found dead in their New Jersey residence. In an interview, Conor Hanlon expressed his devastation, stating, "My heart is totally shattered." He directly addressed and denied rumors suggesting his involvement in the crime, emphasizing that he has never been identified as a suspect or person of interest by the Morris County Prosecutor's Office.
Brooke Hanlon was discovered by first responders in the master bedroom suite, suffering from multiple stab wounds. Her husband, Conor, reportedly found her body and performed CPR, according to a 911 call. The couple's daughter, Avery, born in July 2025, recently celebrated her first birthday. Property records indicate the couple purchased their Chester home in 2024.
Authorities have not named any suspects or persons of interest in Brooke's death. Reports indicate that Brooke was a licensed psychotherapist and a new mother. She and Conor met while attending Northeastern University in Boston, where she earned a master's degree. They married in 2021 and previously resided in Boston before moving to Chester.