A Connecticut mother allegedly held her severely emaciated stepson in captivity for decades in “something out of a horror movie” before he set a fire in their home to escape the “inhumane” and hellish conditions, authorities said.
Kimberly Sullivan, 56, was arrested Wednesday and charged in the unthinkable crime about a month after the shocking living arrangement was uncovered when the blaze erupted at the family’s Waterbury house, according to police.
Sullivan fled the home and her 32-year-old stepson was later pulled out by firefighters on Feb. 17. As he received treatment for smoke inhalation and exposure to flames, he told first responders he set the fire intentionally in his upstairs bedroom.
A Connecticut mother allegedly held her severely emaciated stepson in captivity for decades in “something out of a horror movie” before he set a fire in their home to escape the “inhumane” and hellish conditions, authorities said.Douglas Healey
As a teenager and into adulthood, the victim said he was forced to use bottles and newspapers when he wanted to use the bathroom, according to the affidavit.Douglas Healey
