Autopsy report released in Chester Township woman's homicide investigation
The autopsy, obtained by News 12 through a public records request, confirms earlier findings but leaves injury details largely redacted.
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A newly obtained autopsy report provides additional details about the death of Brooke Hanlon, a 35-year-old Chester Township woman found slain inside her home in June.
Emergency personnel and Chester Township police responded to a 911 call at a home on Pottersville Road on June 6, where they found Hanlon dead.
The seven-page report from the Morris County Medical Examiner's Office confirms that Hanlon died from sharp-force injuries and that her death was ruled a homicide, findings previously announced by prosecutors.
The autopsy was performed June 7 at Morristown Medical Center. Investigators from the Chester Township Police Department, Morris County Sheriff's Office and Morris County Prosecutor's Office were present.
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Descriptions of Hanlon's injuries, including their locations and severity, were largely redacted from the released report.
The document also indicates that a blood sample was submitted for toxicology testing, with a separate report to be issued.
The Morris County Prosecutor's Office previously said the investigation was ongoing and that additional information was being withheld to protect its integrity.
