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New homeowner finds skeletal remains of three people in auction-bought Connecticut home
Attorney asks court to return $82,000 deposit to buyer if 2025 foreclosure is invalidated due to discovery
TL;DR
- A new homeowner in Burlington, Connecticut, found three sets of skeletal remains inside a foreclosed property purchased at auction.
- Connecticut state police are investigating, and the medical examiner has not yet determined cause of death or identified the individuals.
- There is currently no indication of suspicious activity or criminal involvement, but the discovery could affect the validity of the sale.
- The attorney managing the sale has requested court direction, including the possibility of canceling the auction and returning the buyer's deposit.
- The property was bought in 2019, and the foreclosure process began in August 2025, with the home sold 'as is' at auction in June.
- Neighbors had not seen the previous residents for years, suggesting the property had been abandoned.