" ‘Horrific crimes’: Woman charged after police say she held her stepson captive for decades "
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“While receiving medical care, the male victim disclosed to first responders that he had intentionally set the fire in his upstairs room, stating, ‘I wanted my freedom,’” Bessette said. “He further alleged that he had been held captive by Sullivan since he was approximately 11 years old.”
https://www.bostonherald.com/2025/03/12/waterbury-fire-investigation-leads-to-discovery-of-man-allegedly-held-captive-for-decades/