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Skeletal Remains Found in Burlington Foreclosed Home: Mother and Son Identified
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Remains were found on June 14 at 7 Stanwich Lane in Burlington by a new homeowner who had purchased the foreclosed property at a June 6 foreclosure auction; the sale was described as 'as is'.
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The discovery was reported to have occurred at about 4:46 p.m. on June 14.
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A mortgage foreclosure action against Paul and Sally Ann Cash was filed in August 2025, and the couple reportedly did not appear in the proceedings; the home had been purchased in 2019.
A new homeowner made a grim discovery on June 14 when they entered a foreclosed Burlington, Connecticut home for the first time and found three sets of skeletal remains. The property at 7 Stanwich Lane had been purchased just eight days earlier at a foreclosure auction for an "as is" sale, meaning the buyer had never stepped inside before that moment.
The Connecticut Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has now identified two of the three people as Sally Ann Cash, 54, and her son Brian Cash, 22, according to Hartford Courant. The third person's identity remains pending DNA testing. Authorities say there is no sign of foul play and no danger to the public.
From Foreclosure Auction to Grim Discovery in Eight Days
Paul and Sally Ann Cash bought the Stanwich Lane home in 2019 for $315,000, according to Burlington land records. A mortgage foreclosure action was filed against them in August 2025. The couple never appeared in any of the court proceedings. By June 6, 2026, the property was sold at auction.
The winning bidder did a drive-by look at the home but did not go inside before the sale closed. On June 14 at 4:46 p.m., the new owner entered for the first time and found the remains. They called Burlington Police immediately. Investigators confirmed three distinct sets of skeletal remains the following day.
Neighbors Thought the Family Had Simply Moved Out
Neighbors told reporters they believed the Cash family had left when the foreclosure began. A lawn service had been mowing the grass regularly — likely hired by the bank — which made the home look like it was being cared for. No one called in a wellness check on the property in the year before the discovery.
Forensic experts not involved in the case say skeletal remains in an indoor Connecticut environment typically take at least 10 to 18 months to form, depending on heat and insect access. That window lines up closely with the August 2025 foreclosure filing, when the owners stopped appearing in court.
Causes of Death Still Unknown, Third Identity Pending DNA
Connecticut State Police Sgt. Luke Davis said the skeletal state of the remains "indicates the individuals had been deceased for a significant period of time." Causes and manners of death for all three are still under investigation. The Western District Major Crime Squad is leading the case, with help from the OCME, Burlington Police, Connecticut State Police, and the state Forensic Science Laboratory.
DNA results for the third person are expected within four to six weeks. Authorities have not publicly named Paul Cash — the other co-owner of the home — as the third person, though his whereabouts have not been confirmed. The Hartford Courant reports that causes of death for Brian and Sally Ann Cash also remain pending.
Case Sparks Debate Over Foreclosure Inspection Rules
Under Connecticut law, foreclosure auctions are often "as is" sales. The bank or court-appointed committee sells the legal title based only on an outside look at the home. State Representative John Piscopo said after the discovery that "procedures may need to be reviewed" so that someone physically checks inside abandoned homes before they go to auction.
The unnamed buyer told a legal representative they expected "a standard clean-out of a neglected property," according to Daily Voice. Burlington's First Selectman's office noted that the town relies on neighbors to flag welfare concerns — and that no such calls were ever made about 7 Stanwich Lane.
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