New Connecticut Homeowner Discovers Three Sets of Human Remains Inside Foreclosure House, but Police Say There Is No Indication of a Crime
A new homeowner in Burlington, Connecticut, reportedly discovered the skeletal remains of three people inside a house he had purchased “as is” at a foreclosure auction earlier this month. Despite the disturbing find, investigators say there is currently no indication of foul play.
How the Discovery Was Made
According to Connecticut State Police, the resident called 911 on Sunday after finding the remains inside the home located on Stanwich Lane. The four-bedroom house was built in 2002 and sits on more than two acres of land.
At the time of purchase, the property was reportedly overgrown with dense grass, weeds, and plants, suggesting it had been left unattended for an extended period of time. Town records show the home was previously purchased by Paul and Sally Anne Cash in 2019 for more than $800,000.
How the Property Ended Up in Foreclosure
Court records indicate that foreclosure proceedings on the property began on August 1, 2025, after the owners were reportedly notified by their mortgage servicer that the property was in default, triggering the foreclosure process.
The foreclosure notice was reportedly sent via postal service to a post office box at a UPS store in Avon, located roughly thirty minutes from the Burlington residence, raising questions about whether the notice ever reached the homeowners directly.
A Marshal Could Not Reach the Occupants
A state marshal attempted to personally serve the Cashes at the Stanwich Lane home on August 18, 2025, but was unable to make contact. The marshal described having to “climb over the balcony to get to the door because the trees were overgrown,” and said that nobody answered when he knocked on the front door.
A neighbor reportedly told the marshal that the occupants had not been seen “in years” and that the property had appeared abandoned for at least a year.
The Foreclosure Case Now in Question
Following the discovery of the remains, Christopher H. Thogmartin, the court-appointed attorney handling the foreclosure, filed a motion questioning the validity of the court’s original ruling in light of the findings.
“While a disturbing mystery in and of itself, the discovery of these human remains poses a possible question as to the validity of the foreclosure judgment, depending upon the identity of the bodies and the time of death,” Thogmartin wrote in the motion.
He further requested clarity from the court, stating: “Given the question as to the possible validity of the underlying judgment, the undersigned committee respectfully asks the court for direction regarding adherence to the deadlines prescribed in the court’s standing orders.”
Signs of Neglect, but Also Recent Activity
According to Thogmartin’s filing, the property showed clear signs of neglect, yet two signs reading “Keep Out” and “Owner Occupied Premises” had reportedly been installed recently, adding an unusual wrinkle to the timeline of who may have had access to the property and when.
Thogmartin also stated there was “no indication of anything suspicious and no indication of any criminal aspect” at this stage of the investigation.
What Investigators Know So Far
Investigators believe the three individuals may have been dead for several months before being discovered. As of Tuesday morning, the identities of all three people had not yet been verified by state police, and the state Office of the Chief Medical Examiner had not yet determined the causes of death.
The case is currently being investigated by detectives with the Connecticut State Police’s Western District Major Crime unit. Authorities have not released any further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the deaths at this time.
This remains an active and developing investigation, and updates are expected as the identities and causes of death are confirmed.
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