Connecticut Stepmother Charged with Holding Stepson Captive for Over 20 Years
Authorities allege the victim endured decades of abuse, starvation, and neglect before setting a fire to escape.
- A 32-year-old Connecticut man escaped captivity by setting fire to his home, telling authorities he sought freedom after being held since age 11.
- Police allege the man endured prolonged abuse, starvation, and inhumane treatment, weighing only 68 pounds when rescued.
- The victim claimed he was confined to an 8-by-9-foot room, allowed out only briefly for chores, and given minimal food and water daily.
- Kimberly Sullivan, the victim’s 56-year-old stepmother, was arrested and charged with kidnapping, assault, and other crimes; she denies the allegations.
- Investigators revealed the man had no medical or dental care for over two decades and described the conditions as 'something out of a horror movie.'