Shocking images have emerged from a Connecticut home where a woman allegedly kept her stepson imprisoned for nearly 20 years. Authorities in Waterbury confirmed that 57-year-old Kimberly Sullivan faces multiple charges, including second-degree kidnapping and cruelty, following the disturbing discovery.
The ordeal came to light on February 17 after the victim started a fire in his cramped bedroom, hoping the flames would allow him to escape. According to police reports, the man had been isolated since he was taken out of school at age 10. He claims he was confined to a tiny 9-by-8-foot room and survived on just two sandwiches and water daily.
Newly released photos reveal the grim conditions inside the Blake Street residence. The images show charred walls, piles of debris, and a door secured with a reinforced lock. These photos paint a stark picture of the environment the victim endured before his desperate bid for freedom.
Sullivan pleaded not guilty on March 28 and was released on $300,000 bail. Her attorney, Ioannis Kaloidis, denies the allegations, insisting the man was never restrained. However, the victim’s former school principal, Tom Pannone, stated that educators had reported concerns to child protective services years ago, but no action was taken.
The investigation continues as the community grapples with how such a situation went unnoticed for so long.