A woman from Connecticut “kept the stepson in captivity” for 20 years, before he made a bold act to escape, knowing that she could die – news from the USA

The woman allegedly kept her stepchildren for 20 years before he made a bold act to escape, knowing that he could kill him.

Kimberly Sullivan was arrested this week after a man identified as her 32-year-old stepson said Police He deliberately set fire to the house where terrifying acts allegedly happened.

A 56-year-old woman is currently in the face of a number of allegations, including assault, kidnapping and unlawful restraint.

The police said in a statement that respondents in Waterbury, ConnecticutHe responded to reports of an active fire in February, where they saved the man.

Sullivan was able to evacuate safely, but he suffered a breath of smoke and exposure to a fire and was placed on an emergency medical services.

During treatment, the police claim that he revealed that he intentionally began a fire in his room on the first floor, saying “I wanted my freedom.”

Then he claimed that his stepmother kept him in captivity since he was about 11 years old.

After these “disturbing” allegations, the authorities carried out a broadly extensive investigation and a shocking conclusion came.

“Detectives have determined that the victim has been kept in captivity for over 20 years, permanent prolonged abuse, hunger, serious negligence and inhuman treatment,” the police said. “He was found in a seriously emaciated state and did not receive medical or dental care.”

He faces many fees. (Waterbury Police Department)

It was also found that he received “only minimal amounts of food and water”, which led to “extremely malnourished state.”

The victim told the police that the situation worsened when his father died last year.

Sullivan appeared yesterday in court in the case of the accusation (March 12), whether prosecutors explained that the man lit the fire with rainwater and paper from the printer.

“He lit a fire very well, knowing that he could die, but he was locked in a room for 20 years and tried to get out of this room for 20 years,” they described, described, for WFSB-TV 3.

The woman was accused of assaulting in the first degree, kidnapping in the second degree, unlawful restraint in the first degree, cruelty to people and a reckless threat to the first degree.

The police say that during the fire there was only Kimberly and a stepson at home. (Waterbury Police Department)

According to her lawyer, she was “stunned by hearing allegations” and denied them.

“She showed me that they were absolutely not true, and because we receive more information, we intend to put vigorous defense,” said Kaloidis, for independent.

“But she is adamant that she did not do the things she was accused of.”

Fernando Spagnolo, head of the police in Waterbury, said in a statement: “The patience that this victim has survived for over 20 years is both painful and unimaginable. This case required constant investigation, and I praise the dedication of our officers and the office of the Waterbury Prosecutor. Their unwavering commitment ensured that justice would be served and the perpetrator is fully responsible for these terrifying crimes. “