WARNING, GRAPHIC CONTENT: Officials release the dramatic 911 call made by Conor Hanlon, husband of therapist Brooke Hanlon, after finding her stabbed to death in their New Jersey home. The audio captures his frantic distress.

One of Brooke Hanlon's closest friends is shedding new light on the slain New Jersey mother's young adult life in Boston as the investigation into her unsolved murder stretches into its second month.

Hanlon, a 35-year-old therapist, was found fatally stabbed inside her Chester, New Jersey home on June 6. Nearly eight weeks later, authorities have yet to name a suspect or person of interest in the homicide case.

"Honestly, it’s been confusing, heartbreaking, and incredibly frustrating," said Jennifer Payne, Hanlon's graduate school friend and former roommate, who shared photos of the pair during their time in Boston and the years following.

Brooke Hanlon, middle, poses for a photo during a night out in Boston with friends Victoria, on her left, and Jennifer on her right. (Jennifer Payne)

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Brooke Hanlon and Jennifer Payne pose for a photo on a shopping day in Boston. (Jennifer Payne)

"Nothing prepares you for unexpectedly losing a loved one, let alone to murder. But this case has been so unusual even for a murder," Payne told Fox News Digital. "I’ve basically been in a constant state of ‘functional freeze’—going through the motions of life but still stuck trying to process and accept that Brooke is gone."

Jennifer Payne and Brooke Hanlon pose for a photo during a night out in Boston. (Jennifer Payne)

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Brooke Hanlon and friend Jennifer Payne smile for a photo inside a church. (Jennifer Payne)

"I’m already someone who struggles with 'not knowing' and wanting all the information as much as possible," Payne added. "So the near total silence leaves your mind racing to fill in the blanks."

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Brooke Hanlon and her friends Victoria and Jennifer pose for a selfie. (Jennifer Payne)

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Meanwhile, Brooke's husband, James "Conor" Hanlon—who goes by Conor—has made no public statements regarding the killing of his wife and mother to their 12-month-old baby girl.

Jennifer Payne, Brooke Hanlon, and Conor Hanlon pose for a photo at a Boston College football game. (Jennifer Payne)

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Brooke Hanlon and friend Jennifer Payne pose for a photo at a Red Sox baseball game in Boston. (Jennifer Payne)

Here is what we know about the Hanlons' relationship, from the year they began dating through the latest developments in the ongoing investigation.

Brooke Hanlon and friend Jennifer Payne graduated from Northeastern University in 2015. (Jennifer Payne)

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Brooke Hanlon and her friends throw their graduation caps on graduation day. (Jennifer Payne)

The four friends pose for a photo on graduation day at Northeastern University in Boston. (Jennifer Payne)

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Chester Township Mayor Tim Drag issues a statement extending condolences to the victim's family, adding: "To protect the integrity of that investigation, I will not comment on specific facts or circumstances at this time. We are committed to supporting law enforcement’s efforts and ensuring the safety of our residents."

Brooke Hanlon and Jennifer Payne pose for a photo with the Boston skyline in the background. (Jennifer Payne)

As the investigation enters its third month, Payne emphasized that her primary concern remains honoring who Brooke was as a person—and ensuring her young daughter knows how loved her mother was.

Brooke Hanlon and her two friends Victoria and Jennifer pose for a photo wearing costumes. (Jennifer Payne)

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Victoria, Brooke, and Jennifer smile for a selfie in front of a tree. (Jennifer Payne)

"I can’t even begin to imagine what her family is going through. What I’m feeling is only a fraction of their pain. More than anything, I hope they know how deeply Brooke was loved and how wonderful of a family they were to her," Payne told Fox News Digital.

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"I want them, especially Brooke’s daughter, to remember her beautiful and full life, that I was so grateful to be part of, and not just the ending to it. But the longer this drags out, the more focus is put on her death when Brooke was so much more than that to so many people."

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