A new owner who bought a Connecticut home as is at a foreclosure auction discovered skeletal remains inside the property, according to state police and local reports.
FOX61 reported the discovery in Burlington, where authorities responded to a home on Stanwich Lane after human remains were found inside the structure.
WFSB reported that Connecticut State Police said the new homeowner had purchased the home as is during a foreclosure auction and then discovered the skeletal remains of three people.
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner had not determined the cause of death, and the identities of the three individuals had not been confirmed, according to state police updates cited by local outlets.
State Police Responded Sunday Afternoon
Connecticut State Police said troopers responded to the Burlington home at about 4:46 p.m. Sunday for a report of human remains located inside the structure.
WFSB reported that the medical examiner’s office confirmed that three bodies were brought to it from the home.
State police said detectives with the Western District Major Crime unit are investigating.
That does not mean officials have confirmed a crime. CT Insider reported that state police said there was no indication of anything suspicious and no indication of any criminal aspect at the time of the update.
The Home Had Been Sold After Foreclosure
The property had been through foreclosure before the discovery. CT Insider reported that court records showed the home had been foreclosed on in August and sold as of June 10.
WFSB reported that the home was off a private road and that a Channel 3 crew did not see signs that anyone had recently been living there when it visited the property.
A foreclosure sale can move differently from a traditional home purchase. Buyers may have less information, less access, fewer disclosures, or more uncertainty about the condition of the home before closing.
Officials Say There Is No Public Danger
State police said the incident appears to be isolated and that there is no danger to the public. Burlington First Selectman Doug Thompson also told WFSB that he had been told there was no danger to the community.
As more details became available, state police still said the identities had not been confirmed and the cause of death had not been determined.
As Is Buyers Should Know What They Are Taking On
In a normal purchase, a buyer may be able to inspect the home, negotiate repairs, review disclosures, and walk away if the property has major problems. In a foreclosure auction, those protections can be much more limited depending on the sale terms.
That is why distressed-property buyers should review auction rules carefully, understand whether inspection access is allowed, check title and lien issues, and budget for problems that may not appear in photos.
A vacant or neglected home can also create safety concerns before renovation begins, including damaged floors, mold, pests, broken utilities, unsecured rooms, structural damage, or unknown materials left behind.
The Next Updates Should Come From Officials
The case remains active, and the most important unanswered questions are still with investigators and the medical examiner.
Authorities have not confirmed the identities of the three people. They have not released a cause of death. They have not said the deaths were criminal.
For now, the confirmed facts are limited: three sets of skeletal remains were found inside a Burlington home, the new owner bought the property as is through a foreclosure auction, and state police said there was no apparent public danger.