HAWTHORNE PARK, NJ — A Burlington County woman has been charged with murder after authorities say she brutally beat her mother to death inside their home in Hawthorne Park.
Breanna Beachman, the 27-year-old daughter of the victim, Kim Beachman-Hanson, is facing charges in connection with the gruesome attack. Police responded to the scene on Hopewell Lane Tuesday afternoon, where they discovered the lifeless body of Kim Beachman-Hanson, who had been bludgeoned to death.
Beachman was reportedly staying temporarily at her mother’s home when the incident occurred. Investigators have not yet determined the motive for the attack, and no further details have been released regarding what led up to the brutal crime.
“We are still piecing together the circumstances surrounding this tragedy,” said a spokesperson for the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office. “This investigation is ongoing, and we are working to understand the events that led to the victim’s death.”
Breanna Beachman was taken into custody at the scene and is currently being held in connection with her mother’s death. She has not yet entered a plea. The authorities are continuing to investigate, and more information may be released as the case develops.
The tragic loss has left the Hawthorne Park community in shock, and residents are grappling with the news of the devastating crime. Family members have expressed their grief, though they have yet to make any public statements about the incident.
As the investigation progresses, law enforcement officials are urging anyone with information about the case to come forward.
