Connecticut Man Held Captive for 20 Years Speaks Out

A 32-year-old man, who has identified himself as 'S,' spoke publicly for the first time following his rescue from a Connecticut home where he was allegedly held captive and abused for over 20 years by his stepmother, Kimberly Sullivan. In a statement, he expressed his desire to reclaim his life and control, announcing plans to change his name and celebrate his newfound freedom after setting the house on fire to escape. He detailed his harrowing experience of starvation and confinement, revealing he weighed only about 68 pounds upon rescue. Sullivan, who has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges including kidnapping and assault, claims the allegations are false and that S had freedom within the house. The man thanked first responders and the nonprofit group Survivors Say for their support and resources during his recovery. He emphasized the importance of accountability for the abuse he endured, stating, 'I am a survivor of more than 20 years of captivity and domestic abuse.'