A routine foreclosure auction purchase in Burlington, Connecticut, turned into a scene of horror when a buyer discovered the skeletal remains of three people inside the home. Edward Marchion, 71, purchased the four-bedroom property for $525,000, a price substantially below its estimated $800,000 valuation.
Upon entering the home in June to inspect his purchase, Marchion encountered the remains. Two of the individuals have been identified as Sally Anne Cash, 54, and her son Brian, 22. Authorities believe the third unidentified set of remains belongs to Sally's husband, Paul Cash. The Connecticut State Police are investigating the deaths, with one neighbor suggesting the cause may have been carbon monoxide poisoning from a recently installed generator. A police spokesperson acknowledged the investigation is ongoing but stated it would be inappropriate to comment further until its conclusion, noting that no crime is currently believed to have been committed.
The Cash family purchased the home in 2019, and their last mortgage payment was reportedly made in late 2024. It is unclear precisely when the deaths occurred, but the bodies are believed to have been in the residence for years. The home went into foreclosure in August 2025, found in a dilapidated state.
Neighbors described the Cash family as intensely private, with no online presence. One neighbor recalled an unpleasant encounter with Paul Cash in 2023, describing him as "rude" and a "shut-in." This neighbor also noted that Paul Cash wore a heavy-duty face mask outdoors for an extended period, even after the COVID-19 pandemic had subsided. Another resident stated they had not seen anyone leave the Cash residence in at least three years.
Marchion, who had only been permitted to view the exterior of the property before the auction, described it as "unkempt" with an overgrown yard and trash. Despite the condition, the low price made it an attractive deal. The discovery of the bodies has halted the closing process for Marchion's purchase. Local attorney John Lewis has filed court papers arguing that the foreclosure notice might be defective, as potential heirs, the IRS, and the Attorney General were not included in the auction proceedings. A court hearing will determine the future of the property sale.