Connecticut Woman Accused of Imprisoning Stepson for 20 Years Freed on Bail
The 32-year-old victim, who escaped by setting a fire, alleges years of abuse, starvation, and confinement beginning in childhood.
- Kimberly S., 56, of Waterbury, Connecticut, is accused of imprisoning her stepson for over two decades, beginning when he was 11 years old.
- The victim, now 32, escaped in February by setting fire to the house and telling rescuers, 'I want my freedom.'
- Authorities report the victim was malnourished, weighing just 31 kilograms, and had been confined in a small, unheated room for much of his life.
- Teachers and a school principal had reported concerns about the boy's welfare to child services over 20 times before he disappeared from school at age 10.
- Kimberly S. was released on a $300,000 bail and plans to plead not guilty at her court hearing on March 26.