Man allegedly held captive in Connecticut room for decades, set a fire to escape

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Authorities in Waterbury, Connecticut, say a woman held her stepson captive for more than two decades until he intentionally started a fire in his room in a desperate bid to escape. Police have arrested 56-year-old Kimberly Sullivan and charged her with cruelty and kidnapping, though her attorneys have denied the allegations.

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