Three Skeletal Remains Found in Foreclosed Burlington Home

An investigation is underway in Burlington, Connecticut, after the skeletal remains of three individuals were discovered inside a foreclosed home that had been sold at a public auction. State police responded to a residence on Stanwich Lane on Sunday at approximately 4:45 p.m. after the new homeowner found the remains during a routine inspection of the property, which was purchased "as is" from a foreclosure sale earlier in June.

The home, a four-bedroom structure built in 2002 and situated on more than two acres, had fallen into foreclosure in August 2025, with a public auction held on June 9, 2026. According to property records, the house was bought in 2019 by Paul Cash and Sally Anne Cash for over $800,000. The property appeared overgrown with shrubs, weeds, and tall grass, and investigators believe the individuals may have been deceased for several months.

The medical examiner has not yet determined the cause or manner of death, and authorities have not released the identities of the three individuals. State police have stated that there appears to be no criminal aspect to the case and no indication of anything suspicious, emphasizing that there is no danger to the public. "This appears to be an isolated incident and there is no danger to the public at this time," police said.

Court documents indicate that the homeowners did not appear for hearings related to the foreclosure, and a "keep out" sign was reportedly affixed to the property during the foreclosure process, though it remains unclear who placed it. Chris Thogmartin, the independent attorney appointed by the court to manage the sale, noted that he had sent a letter seeking interior access for bidders but received no response, which he said is not unusual.

Local residents expressed surprise that no one had checked on the occupants for an extended period. "I think everyone's kind of in their life, trying to get through the day by day, but I would definitely be concerned about what's going on. But you would think their family would call," said Burlington resident Jaden Slipsky. Burlington First Selectman Doug Thompson declined to speculate while the investigation continues. Authorities are working to identify the deceased and determine the circumstances surrounding the deaths.