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Stepson Escapes 20-Year Imprisonment; Mother Pleads Not Guilty

3/29/2025

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In a shocking case from Waterbury, Connecticut, 56-year-old Kimberly Sullivan has pleaded not guilty to kidnapping and assault charges after allegedly imprisoning her stepson for two decades. The 32-year-old victim, who weighed a mere 68 pounds, bravely set a fire to escape his harrowing ordeal. Sullivan is currently under GPS monitoring, with her next court appearance scheduled for April 22.

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Story summary

In a shocking case from Waterbury, Connecticut, 56-year-old Kimberly Sullivan has pleaded not guilty to kidnapping and assault charges after allegedly imprisoning her stepson for two decades. The 32-year-old victim, who weighed a mere 68 pounds, bravely set a fire to escape his harrowing ordeal. Sullivan is currently under GPS monitoring, with her next court appearance scheduled for April 22.