‘Malnourished’ man held captive by stepmom for many years set fireplace to residence to flee: ‘I wished my freedom’

A person allegedly held captive by his stepmom for 20 years intentionally set fireplace to their residence in Waterbury, Connecticut, final month to flee, police mentioned.

The girl, recognized by Waterbury police as 56-year-old Kimberly Sullivan, was arrested Wednesday following an intensive investigation into her stepson’s surprising claims. 

Waterbury police and fireplace officers responded to reviews of an lively fireplace at a residence on Blake Road on the night of Feb. 17. Police mentioned two occupants have been inside the house on the time – Sullivan and her 32-year-old stepson. 

Sullivan was capable of evacuate safely. Fireplace officers assisted her stepson out of the house and positioned him within the care of EMS as a result of he had suffered smoke inhalation and publicity to the fireplace. 

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This picture offered by the Waterbury Police Division exhibits Kimberly Sullivan, who was charged Wednesday with kidnapping and cruelty for allegedly holding her 32-year-old stepson captive for greater than 20 years.  (Waterbury Police Division by way of AP)

The stepson informed police he deliberately set fireplace to the upstairs room, stating: “I wished my freedom.” He alleged that Sullivan had held him captive since he was 11 years previous.

Police launched an investigation in collaboration with the Waterbury State’s Legal professional’s Workplace and decided that the stepson had certainly been held captive for greater than 20 years. 

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Investigators decided that the stepson had endured “extended abuse, hunger, extreme neglect and inhumane therapy.” 

He was present in a “severely emaciated situation and had not obtained medical or dental care throughout this time” and had been supplied with “solely minimal quantities of meals and water, which led to his extraordinarily malnourished situation.”

This picture offered by the Waterbury Police Division exhibits Kimberly Sullivan being taken into custody for kidnapping and cruelty for allegedly holding her 32-year-old stepson captive for greater than 20 years. (Waterbury Police Division by way of AP)

A warrant was issued for Sullivan’s arrest on Tuesday and officers took her into custody on Wednesday. She is going through a slew of fees, together with first-degree assault, second-degree kidnapping and first-degree illegal restraint. 

Police responded to reviews of an lively fireplace at a residence on Blake Road in Waterbury, Connecticut. (Google Maps)

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Sullivan was arraigned in court docket Wednesday, the place bond was set at $300,000. She shall be positioned within the custody of the Connecticut Division of Corrections, Waterbury police mentioned in a information launch. 

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“The struggling this sufferer endured for over 20 years is each heartbreaking and unimaginable. This case required relentless investigative effort, and I commend the dedication of our officers and the Waterbury State’s Legal professional’s Workplace,” Waterbury Police Chief Fernando Spagnolo mentioned. “Their unwavering dedication ensured that justice is served, and the perpetrator is held absolutely accountable for these horrific crimes.”

Fox Information Digital has reached out to Sullivan’s lawyer for remark.