Stepmother Accused of Holding Stepson Captive for 20 Years in Waterbury

Allegations of Long-Term Captivity

• 🎯 Kimberly Sullivan, 56, is accused of holding her stepson captive in a room for 20 years, with abuse allegedly beginning when he was three years old.
• 🏠 The victim claims he was held in their Waterbury home with minimal food and no medical care.
• ⚠️ The alleged abuse reportedly intensified after the victim's father died last year.

Discovery and Legal Proceedings

• 🔥 In February, the victim deliberately set a fire to alert first responders to his situation.
• 🧑‍🚒 Body camera footage captured a firefighter carrying the then 32-year-old victim from the home.
• ⚖️ Sullivan has denied any wrongdoing, with her attorney stating the allegations are made by one person and that the public has already convicted her.
• 💰 Sullivan was released on a $300,000 bond and is due back in court on Friday, where she is expected to enter a not-guilty plea.

Family Reaction and Victim's Recovery

• 🔍 The victim's biological mother and half-sister stated they had searched for him online for years, unaware he had stopped attending school at age 11.
• 💔 They expressed disbelief that such a situation could occur, stating, "you just can't imagine anything like this happening."
• 🏥 The family has not yet had contact with the victim, who is currently recovering.
• 📈 Prosecutors are expected to request GPS monitoring be added to Sullivan's bail conditions.