Man describes shocking living conditions he endured during 20-year home captivity: 'Unimaginable'

New details person emerged successful the shocking communicative of a 32-year-old Connecticut antheral allegedly held captive successful a azygous country by his begetter and stepmother for 20 years.

Kimberly Sullivan, 56, was arrested Wednesday, astir a period aft Waterbury constabulary and firefighters responded to a occurrence the antheral lit wrong the location Feb. 17.

While receiving aesculapian attraction aft the fire, the 32-year-old said helium had been held captive successful the location since helium was 11 years old.

"I wanted my freedom," helium told archetypal responders.

Police instrumentality Kimberly Sullivan into custody Wednesday to look charges of kidnapping and cruelty for allegedly holding her 32-year-old stepson captive for much than 20 years.  (Waterbury Police Department via AP)

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The Waterbury Police Department Major Crimes Unit and Waterbury State’s Attorney’s Office launched an extended probe that recovered the antheral endured prolonged abuse, starvation, terrible neglect and inhumane treatment, according to a connection from the department.

Subsequent apprehension warrants revealed the antheral was locked wrong a country astir 24 hours each time without vigor oregon aerial conditioning, The Associated Press reported.

He was besides provided 2 sandwiches and 2 bottles of h2o connected a regular basis, which helium rationed for soapless baths, according to the report.

Kim Sullivan, who is charged with neglect, stands with her attorney, Ioannis Kaloidis, right, during her arraignment Wednesday astatine Waterbury Superior Court successful Waterbury, Conn.  (Jim Shannon/Hearst Connecticut Media via AP, Pool)

When helium was found, the antheral weighed conscionable 69 pounds, lasting astatine 5-foot-9, the AP reported. Having nary entree to a bathroom, helium funneled his discarded done straws that led to a window.

Police noted the antheral was starving portion inactive attending school, often stealing nutrient and eating retired of the garbage, according to the report. When helium ate, his teeth would interruption owed to deficiency of dental care.

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Sullivan was arrested and is charged with battle successful the archetypal degree, kidnapping successful the 2nd degree, unlawful restraint successful the archetypal degree, cruelty to persons and reckless endangerment successful the archetypal degree.

Kimberly Sullivan was charged with kidnapping and cruelty for allegedly holding her 32-year-old stepson captive for much than 20 years.  (Waterbury Police Department via AP)

Her enslaved was acceptable astatine $300,000, and she was aboriginal released by the Connecticut Department of Corrections.

Waterbury Police Chief Fernando Spagnolo called the suffering the antheral endured "heartbreaking and unimaginable," noting the antheral has since been diagnosed with PTSD and depression.

While authorities are investigating however the antheral fell done the cracks arsenic a child, Spagnolo told the AP constabulary lone had 2 interactions with the family, some successful 2005.

Police responded to reports of a occurrence astatine a residence connected 2 Blake St. successful Waterbury, Conn. (Google Maps)

One telephone was a payment cheque prompted by reports from classmates. Another was aft the household filed a harassment ailment against schoolhouse officials for reporting them to authorities kid payment officials, according to the report.

Officers noted determination was nary origin for concern, Spagnolo told the AP.

The Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF) said it is continuing to look for records of bureau involvement, according to the report. However, unsubstantiated reports of neglect oregon maltreatment are erased 5 years aft the decision of the investigation.

Kim Sullivan stands betwixt her attorneys Jason Spilka, left, and Ioannis Kaloidis during her arraignment Wednesday astatine Waterbury Superior Court successful Waterbury, Conn.  (Jim Shannon/Hearst Connecticut Media via AP, Pool)

"We are shocked and saddened for the unfortunate and astatine the unspeakable conditions helium endured," the section said successful a connection to the AP. "The present big unfortunate has shown unthinkable spot and resilience during this clip of healing and our hearts spell retired to him."

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Tom Pannone, erstwhile main of the defunct Barnard Elementary School successful Waterbury, told NBC Connecticut administrators reported the alleged maltreatment to constabulary and "not a damn happening was done."

The Waterbury Police Department, Waterbury Public Schools and Connecticut DCF did not instantly respond to Fox News Digital's petition for remark Thursday.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.