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Connecticut Woman Held Stepson Captive for 20 Years

3/22/2025

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In a shocking case from Connecticut, 56-year-old Kimberly Sullivan is accused of holding her stepson captive for more than 20 years. The 32-year-old man was rescued after he set a fire, revealing a harrowing life of severe malnutrition, neglect, and isolation, where he was confined for up to 24 hours a day without proper care or education.

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Story summary

In a shocking case from Connecticut, 56-year-old Kimberly Sullivan is accused of holding her stepson captive for more than 20 years. The 32-year-old man was rescued after he set a fire, revealing a harrowing life of severe malnutrition, neglect, and isolation, where he was confined for up to 24 hours a day without proper care or education.