Waterbury Stepmother Charged with 20-Year Captivity

A 32-year-old man in Connecticut set his home on fire to escape alleged captivity and abuse by his stepmother, Kimberly Sullivan, for over 20 years. Authorities responding to the February 17 house fire found the man severely emaciated, weighing around 70 pounds, and suffering from smoke inhalation. He claimed he had been locked in a small room and provided minimal food and water since he was 11, enduring severe neglect and lack of medical care. Sullivan was arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including assault, kidnapping, and cruelty. Despite the allegations, Sullivan's attorney denies the charges, claiming she provided for the stepson. Police described the case as a 'horror movie,' highlighting the victim's prolonged suffering and the dramatic escape attempt.