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Stepson Escapes 20 Years of Captivity in Connecticut

4/1/2025

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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 her stepson revealed he endured nearly two decades of captivity. Weighing just 68 pounds, the 32-year-old bravely set a fire to escape his nightmarish situation. Disturbing photos from the police expose the appalling conditions of their home, while Sullivan remains under electronic monitoring.

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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 her stepson revealed he endured nearly two decades of captivity. Weighing just 68 pounds, the 32-year-old bravely set a fire to escape his nightmarish situation. Disturbing photos from the police expose the appalling conditions of their home, while Sullivan remains under electronic monitoring.