Young man held captive in Connecticut home for decades makes first public statement ‘to have my say in how my story is told’

A young man who was held captive in a US home by his father and stepmother for 20 years has made his first public statement. He announced he was changing his name and thanked the medical staff at the facility where he is being cared for for throwing him his first birthday party, according to CNN.

He Was Allegedly Held Captive by His Stepmom for More than 20 Years. Now He's Speaking Out — and Here's Why

It's the first public statement from the 32-year-old man who Connecticut police say was being held captive by his stepmother since he was 11 years old

Connecticut man allegedly held captive for over 20 years releases 1st public statement

“I am speaking out today to begin the process of reclaiming my life and to have my say in how my story is told," the man said.

Man Rescued From Alleged Captivity After 20 Years Speaks

The man who says he set fire to his home to escape 20 years of captivity at the hands of his stepmother is speaking publicly for the first time. Identified only as "S," the now 32-year-old man from Waterbury, Connecticut, says he's put on weight from the emaciated 68 pounds...

Man Claiming He Was 'Held Prisoner' by Stepmom for 20 Years Breaks Silence: 'I Am a Survivor'

The man accusing stepmom Kimberly Sullivan of holding him captive in their Connecticut home for two decades has issued his first public comments since his dramatic rescue in February.

'I am a survivor': Man held captive in Connecticut home for 20 years makes his 1st public comments

The man told police that his father and stepmother kept him locked in a room in their Waterbury home most of every day with limited food.