Police Charge Stepmother

Held captive for 20+ years, man torches Conn. home in attempt to escape, police say
A 32-year-old man set fire to a home in Waterbury, Connecticut in February, in an attempt to fight for his “freedom” after officials said he was being held captive by his stepmother for over 20 years. After a lengthy investigation from the Waterbury Police Department, Kimberly Sullivan, 56, the man’s stepmother, was arrested Wednesday.
Man says he was held captive in room 20 years and set fire to escape, but stepmother denies all
An emaciated man, 32, says he was held in his room for 20 years and set it on fire to gain his freedom, according to police. His stepmother was charged with cruelty and kidnapping.
Police Charge Stepmother After Emaciated Man Says He Was Held Captive for More Than 20 Years
Authorities in Connecticut say a man who was held captive in a home for more than 20 years was rescued after setting fire to his room
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A man started a fire in an attempt to escape from a room in which he had been held captive for more than 20 years, police in Waterbury said.
'Malnourished' man held captive by stepmom for decades set fire to home to escape: police
A man held captive by his stepmom for 20 years deliberately set fire to their home last month in Connecticut to escape because he wanted his freedom, police said.

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