A 32-year-old man in Connecticut deliberately set fire to his home as a means of escaping his stepmother, who allegedly held him captive for over 20 years. Following the incident, authorities arrested Kimberly Sullivan, 56, on charges of kidnapping and assault. Firefighters rescued the man, who was found emaciated and suffering from smoke inhalation. Investigators revealed that during his captivity, he endured severe neglect, starvation, and inhumane treatment. His ordeal highlights systemic failures, raising serious questions about victim support and awareness of abuse.
"The suffering this victim endured for over 20 years is both heartbreaking and unimaginable. This case required relentless investigative effort, and I commend the dedication of our officers and the Waterbury State's Attorney's Office."
"I wanted my freedom," said the captive man, who had been held in an eight-by-nine-foot room without heat or air conditioning and was locked from the outside.
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