The man allegedly captured stepmother for 20 years intentionally lit their home in Waterbury, Connecticut, Last month to escape, police said.
Woman, identified by Waterbury police As a 56-year-old Kimberly Sullivan, she was arrested Wednesday after an extensive investigation into shocking claims about stepfather.
Police and fire officials Waterbury responded to reports on active fire at a residence on Blake Street in the evening of February 17th. Police said two passengers were in the house-Sullivan and her 32-year-old pastor at the time.
Sullivan managed to evacuate safely. Fire officials helped her stepfather from the house and put him in the care of EMS because he suffered smoke inhalation and exposure to fire.
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This photo provided by the Waterbury Police Directorate shows Kimberly Sullivan, who has been charged with abduction and cruelty on Wednesday for allegedly holding a prisoner of 32-year-old stepfather for over 20 years. (Waterbury Police Directorate via AP)
Pastor told the police that he had deliberately lit up the upstairs room, saying, “I wanted my freedom.” He claimed that Sullivan had captured him since he was 11 years old.
Police launched an investigation in cooperation with the State of Waterbury and found that Pastor was indeed kept trapped for over 20 years.
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Investigators found that Pastor had endured “prolonged abuse, starvation, difficult neglect and inhumane treatment.”
He was found in “hardly exhausted condition and during that time he did not receive medical or dental care,” and gave him “only minimal amounts of food and water, which led to his extremely malnourished state.”
This photo provided by the Waterbury Police Directorate shows that Kimberly Sullivan was taken into custody for abduction and cruelty because he allegedly held a 32-year-old trapped pastork for more than 20 years. (Waterbury Police Directorate via AP)
Sullivan’s arrest warrant is Tuesday, and officials took her to custody on Wednesday. She is confronted with a series of charges, including a first degree attack, a second -degree abduction and an illegal first -degree restraint.
Police responded to an active fire report at a residence on Blake Street in Waterbury, Connecticut. (Google Maps)
Sullivan was awarded a court on Wednesday, where the bond was appointed at $ 300,000. It will be housed in custody of the Connecticut repair department, Waterbury police said in a statement.
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“The suffering that this victim has suffered for more than 20 years is both heartbreaking and unimaginable. This case has demanded a ruthless investigative effort, and I commend the dedication of our officers and lawyer’s lawybury,” said Waterbury Police Chief Fernando Spagnolo. “Their unwavering obligation ensured that justice be served, and the perpetrator is fully responsible for these horrific crimes.”
Fox News Digital addressed Sullivan’s lawyer for comment.
