Confidential Information Leak Leads to Morgue Attendant's Dismissal in NHL Star Gaudreau Brothers' Tragic Deaths
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A morgue attendant in New Jersey has been fired for sharing confidential information about the deaths of NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, in a group chat with fellow hockey players. Connor McGlynn, who worked at the Gloucester County Medical Examiner’s Office, was initially recommended a six-month suspension but ultimately lost his job after the Civil Service Commission upheld his dismissal. McGlynn shared sensitive details about the brothers’ deaths, including their personal information and specifics about the incident, triggering an internal investigation.
The incident occurred after Johnny Gaudreau, 31, and Matthew Gaudreau, 29, were struck and killed in a crash in Oldmans Township in August 2024. The driver, Sean Higgins, was allegedly drunk at the time, with a blood alcohol level slightly above the legal limit. Both victims, who were married fathers, also had high blood alcohol levels at the time of the crash. Higgins has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges and faces a potential sentence of up to 70 years behind bars if convicted on all counts.
The group chat where McGlynn shared the confidential information consisted of friends who shared a passion for ice hockey. McGlynn, who had played hockey with both victims and looked up to them, sent a photo of his private notes about the deaths just hours after the fatal crash. The image was later posted publicly on social media without his knowledge, leading to his dismissal from the medical examiner’s office.
The tragic incident occurred on the eve of the brothers’ sister’s wedding, which was postponed nearly a year. Higgins, the driver involved in the crash, admitted to drinking before getting behind the wheel and trying to pass slower vehicles when he struck the Gaudreau brothers. His case is still pending, with a court appearance scheduled for April 14.