Chester neighbors on edge after Brooke Hanlon stabbing, no suspect

CHESTER, N.J. – Nearly seven weeks after Brooke Hanlon, 35, was fatally stabbed inside her Chester, New Jersey home, people living just feet away from the Hanlon home are constantly looking over their shoulders.

“Things that never would’ve bothered me before catch my attention,” one neighbor told Fox News Digital on Tuesday.

A white Volvo SUV possibly belonging to Brooke Hanlon’s husband, Conor, was seen parked outside the home for more than four hours last week before driving away, neighbors said.

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/Fox News Digital)

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The sighting marked the first time neighbors had seen the SUV at the Chester home since Fox News Digital previously observed what appeared to be the same white Volvo with New Jersey license plates in Boston, just days prior.

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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 Fox News Digital)

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 Fox News Digital)

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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/Fox News Digital)

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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/Fox News Digital)

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Without an arrest or any information about a suspect or person of interest on the loose, the neighbor told Fox News Digital 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/Fox News Digital)

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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/Fox News Digital)

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Following the recent vehicle sighting, he told Fox News Digital 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/Fox News Digital)

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“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.”

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While Fox News Digital 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)

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Fox News Digital 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/Fox News Digital)

The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, which is the lead investigative agency on the case, also chose not to comment.

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“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)

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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)

Fox News Digital has repeatedly reached out to Conor Hanlon. He has yet to make a public statement about his wife’s homicide investigation.