Connecticut Woman Accused of Holding Stepson Captive for 20 Years

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Connecticut man, 32, held captive by stepmom for two decades weighed just 68 pounds: Cops

A Connecticut man, who was allegedly held captive by his stepmother for more than 20 years, was subjected to abuse and starvation until he started a fire as his way to escape, police say.

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A Connecticut woman allegedly held her stepson captive for more than 20 years. To escape the nightmarish conditions, he started a fire using printer paper and hand sanitizer. When firefighters helped the emaciated man out of the house, he weighed about 32 kilograms.

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Man Describes Cruelty During His 2 Decades of Captivity at His Family Home in Connecticut

A man rescued from a burning home in Connecticut told a shocking story of cruelty and constant hunger as he was held captive in a single room for 20 years by his father and stepmother, according to a newly released arrest warrant. The man told authorities his confinement began when he was about 11 years old. He said he was locked in a room without heat or air conditioning nearly all day and night and given limited food and water. With no access …

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Emaciated boy held captive by stepmum for 20 years as haunting clues emerge

The victim's teachers spoke of the haunting evidence that suggested life at home was far from normal for the boy - who was allegedly starved and tortured whilst being held captive for 20 years

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The victim weighed only 31 kilos and lived on seven square meters: in Connecticut a man was apparently locked away by his stepmother for years. He managed to escape by setting a fire.

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Woman in Connecticut charged with starving stepson and keeping him captive for over 20 years

Kimberly Sullivan denies imprisoning and starving her stepson who told authorities that he deliberately started a fire in her house in Waterbury to alert officials and escape his ordeal.