BURLINGTON, Conn. — A Connecticut homebuyer who purchased a foreclosed property at auction discovered the skeletal remains of three people inside the residence, prompting an ongoing investigation by state authorities, officials said this week.
Connecticut State Police said troopers responded to a home on Stanwich Lane in Burlington on June 14 after the new owner reported finding human remains inside the property. The buyer had recently acquired the house in a foreclosure auction under an “as is” sale arrangement, according to police.
Authorities said the remains appeared to be skeletal and belonged to three individuals. The identities of the deceased had not been confirmed as of Wednesday, and the Connecticut Office of the Chief Medical Examiner had not determined the causes of death. Investigators said there was no indication of foul play and no evidence suggesting criminal activity.
“The identification of the three individuals is not yet confirmed,” Connecticut State Police said in a statement. Police also said there was “no indication of anything suspicious and no indication of any criminal aspect.”
Property and court records reviewed by local media show the house was purchased by a couple in 2019 and later entered foreclosure proceedings after mortgage payments reportedly stopped. The foreclosure process began in 2025, and the property was sold through a court-approved auction earlier this month.
Officials involved in the foreclosure said attempts to contact the homeowners during the legal process were unsuccessful. Neighbors interviewed by local media reported that the property had appeared neglected and that they had not seen the occupants for an extended period, though details remain unclear.
The discovery has also raised legal questions surrounding the foreclosure sale. Christopher Thogmartin, a court-appointed attorney connected to the foreclosure case, filed a motion seeking guidance from the court on whether the sale remains valid in light of the discovery, according to court filings cited by local news organizations.
Authorities have not publicly released a timeline indicating how long the remains were inside the home. Investigators also have not said whether the deceased were connected to the property's previous ownership.
As of June 18, detectives from the Connecticut State Police Major Crime Unit and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner continued to investigate. Officials said identification efforts and forensic examinations were ongoing, and no further details had been released.
