Kimberly Sullivan, the woman accused of holding her stepson captive in a locked room for more than two decades, was freed on bond Thursday.

A woman faces kidnapping and cruelty to persons charges for holding her stepson captive for more than 20 years, according to Waterbury police.Kimberly Sullivan, 56, was arrested on Wednesday and charged with first-degree assault,

A man in western Waterbury, Connecticut intentionally set his home on fire to escape after allegedly being held captive by his stepmother for more than 20 years. Police said the 32-year-old man was “extremely emaciated” and the Waterbury Chief of Police called it “the worst treatment of humanity” he has witnessed in his 33 year career.