BURLINGTON, CONNECTICUT — Connecticut state police responded to a report of human remains at a foreclosed residence on 7 Stanwich Lane at approximately 4:46 p.m. on Sunday. A new homeowner discovered the skeletal remains of three people inside the property upon first entering the home.

The Connecticut Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has not yet determined a cause of death for the individuals. "There is no indication of anything suspicious and no indication of any criminal aspect. The identification of the three individuals is not yet confirmed," Connecticut state police stated in a press release.

Paul Cash and Sally Anne Cash purchased the property for $535,000 in September 2019. The homeowners obtained a $385,000 mortgage on the property and defaulted on monthly payments in December 2024 and January 2025. Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing initiated a foreclosure proceeding in the first half of 2025.

A court approved the property for a foreclosure auction on March 23, and it was sold on June 6 under an "as is" condition. Attorney Christopher Thogmartin, a court-appointed independent attorney managing the sale, filed a motion requesting court direction on whether to return an $82,000 deposit to the winning bidder if the sale is invalidated by the discovery of the remains. "The discovery of these human remains poses a possible question as to the validity of the foreclosure judgment, depending upon the identify of the bodies and the time of death," Thogmartin stated.

"I always send out a letter the week before the auction saying there is a foreclosure auction scheduled. It would be helpful for the bidders to have interior access. You are not required to provide this, but I think it might be in your best interest," Thogmartin stated. He added, "We never got a response to that, which is not unusual." Potential bidders did not inspect the interior of the property prior to the auction. The former homeowners did not respond to correspondence, appear in court, or retain legal counsel during the proceedings.

Foreclosure notices were mailed to a post office box at a UPS store in Avon, Connecticut, which is approximately 10 miles from Burlington. Neighbors reported that they had not seen the former residents in several years. "I had to climb over the balcony to get to the door because the trees were overgrown. I couldn't get into the pathway," Connecticut Marshal Grant Carragher stated. The court filing noted that the remains displayed advanced decomposition that is consistent with long-term presence. The attorney noted in the filing that the property displayed visible exterior deterioration, though two posted warning signs appeared undamaged.