Tragic Incident in New Jersey: Woman Charged with Mother’s Murder
Overview of the Case
Authorities in Burlington County have charged a 32-year-old woman, Breanna Beacham, with first-degree murder following the violent death of her mother, Kim Beacham-Hanson. The incident reportedly occurred on December 16 at their residence in the Hawthorne Park neighborhood.
Details of the Allegations
According to a statement from the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office on December 17, Breanna is accused of fatally assaulting her mother while temporarily living at her mother’s home on Hopewell Lane. She faces serious charges that include First Degree Murder, Third Degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, and Fourth Degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon.
Breanna was apprehended shortly after the incident and has since been taken to Burlington County Jail in Mount Holly.
Current Developments
The investigation is ongoing as authorities work towards presenting evidence to a grand jury for potential indictment. As of now, it remains unclear whether Breanna has entered any plea or secured legal representation.
In response to reports from police dispatch about an assault unfolding around 4 p.m. on Monday, law enforcement officials arrived at the scene and discovered Kim Beacham-Hanson deceased. Preliminary investigations suggest that she had suffered fatal blunt force trauma. An autopsy conducted by Dr. Ian Hood, Burlington County’s Medical Examiner concluded that her death resulted from multiple blunt injuries classified as homicide.
Investigating Motive and The Path Ahead
While investigators continue to examine what may have prompted such violence within this familial context, updates will follow as significant information emerges regarding both motive and legal proceedings. For those interested in staying informed about developments related to this case and others like it, signing up for PEOPLE’s True Crime newsletter is available free of charge and offers timely news updates concerning crime occurrences across various jurisdictions.
