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Stepson's Brave Escape After 20-Year Captivity in CT

3/26/2025

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Kimberly Sullivan, 56, is accused of imprisoning her stepson for two decades in Waterbury, Connecticut. The 32-year-old victim, discovered emaciated and malnourished, bravely set a fire to break free. Released on a $300,000 bond, Sullivan intends to plead not guilty, while a GoFundMe campaign has garnered $200,000 to aid the victim's recovery.

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Story summary

Kimberly Sullivan, 56, is accused of imprisoning her stepson for two decades in Waterbury, Connecticut. The 32-year-old victim, discovered emaciated and malnourished, bravely set a fire to break free. Released on a $300,000 bond, Sullivan intends to plead not guilty, while a GoFundMe campaign has garnered $200,000 to aid the victim's recovery.