A foreclosed property in Burlington, Connecticut, has become the centre of a tragic investigation following the discovery of three sets of human skeletal remains. The remains were unearthed by a buyer who had recently acquired the home at auction. State police reported the incident occurred at approximately 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 14.
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Authorities have identified two of the deceased individuals as 54-year-old Sally Ann Cash and her 22-year-old son, Brian Cash. A spokesperson from the Connecticut Office of the Chief Medical Examiner confirmed that the causes of death for both remain undetermined. The third set of remains has not yet been identified, leading to an active investigation by law enforcement.
The property on Stanwich Lane was sold at an auction for £525,000 by Edward Marchion on June 6, shortly before the grim discovery. Prior to the foreclosure, Sally Ann and her husband had taken out a loan of nearly £400,000 against the residence. The current owner of the property, Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, is now involved in the ongoing legal proceedings surrounding the case.
Reports indicate that law enforcement had visited the home multiple times in the past. The Burlington Volunteer Fire Department had responded to the property three times during the winter of 2021, as well as once in May of the current year, following alarm activations. However, officials described the house as appearing vacant during those visits, with no entry made by emergency personnel.
Court documents reveal that in August 2025, a state marshal attempted to leave a summons at the foreclosed property. Following the owners’ failure to appear in court, a foreclosure was granted the following March, paving the way for the auction sale. The court records describe the premises as being in a state of neglect, which raises questions about the conditions under which the property was sold.
An attorney for Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing has recently filed a motion that casts doubt on the legality of the recent sale, asserting that they should be able to reclaim the deposit should the transaction not proceed. In the documents, it was noted that signs stating “Keep Out” and “Owner Occupied Premises” were erected outside the property, suggesting an awareness of the house’s deteriorating condition.
Christopher Thogmartin, an attorney responsible for conducting the auction, addressed the potential complications arising from the case. He pointed out the possibility that both Sally Ann and her husband had been deceased back when the bank filed a notice concerning the property in 2025.
State police have indicated that they believe this is an isolated occurrence and have reassured the public that there is no ongoing danger. As the investigation continues, there is a growing concern about the circumstances that led to the tragic deaths and how long the remains may have gone undetected.
Representatives from the Connecticut State Police, the Burlington Volunteer Fire Department, and Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing have not yet provided additional comments regarding this case. As the community awaits further developments, many questions remain surrounding the identities of the deceased and the circumstances leading to this grim discovery. The long-standing neglect of the property highlights the vital need for oversight in foreclosures to prevent similar tragedies in the future.