Man says he was held captive in room 20 years and set fire to escape, but stepmother denies all
An emaciated man, 32, says he was held in his room for 20 years and set it on fire to gain his freedom, according to police. His stepmother was charged with cruelty and kidnapping.
‘Malnourished’ man held captive by stepmom for decades set fire to home to escape: ‘I wanted my freedom’
A man held captive by his stepmom for 20 years deliberately set fire to their home in Waterbury, Connecticut, last month to escape because he wanted his freedom, police said.
Police charge stepmother after emaciated man says he was held captive for more than 20 years
Authorities in Connecticut say a man who was held captive in a home for more than 20 years was rescued after setting fire to his room.
Man held captive for 20 years escaped by setting fire to room, police say: ‘I wanted my freedom’
“Detectives determined that the victim had been held in captivity for over 20 years, enduring prolonged abuse, starvation, severe neglect and inhumane treatment,” police said. “He was found in a severely emaciated condition and had not received medical or dental care during this time.”
Emaciated Man Escapes Home Where Stepmom Held Him Captive For 20 Years: Police
"I wanted my freedom," the man reportedly said after lighting the home ablaze in what police say was a desperate breakout attempt.
Waterbury man held captive in home for decades is 'shocking' and can't happen again, CT leaders say
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont and other leaders are seeking answers after a Waterbury man was held captive in Blake Street home for decades.
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