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See photos from inside Connecticut home where police say woman held stepson for 20 years

A Connecticut woman, Kimberly Sullivan, 56, was arrested after being accused of keeping her stepson captive for two decades. unbranded - Newsworthy

 

Police in Connecticut have released photos from inside the home where they say a woman held her stepson against his will for over two decades.

Kimberly Sullivan, 56, was arrested in March and accused of holding her 32-year-old stepson in captivity, subjecting him to "prolonged abuse, starvation, severe neglect, and inhumane treatment," Waterbury police said in a Facebook post at the time of the arrest.

Court records show that Sullivan pleaded not guilty to charges of first-degree assault, second-degree kidnapping, first-degree unlawful restraint, cruelty to persons and first-degree reckless endangerment.

USA TODAY obtained the photos from Waterbury police on Tuesday.

Sullivan's attorney, Ioannis Kaloidis, railed against their release in a statement published by NBC Connecticut.

"The release of sensitive evidence by the Waterbury Police Department in a pending and active investigation is shocking, offensive and quite frankly, ethically questionable," Kaloidis said. "Justice requires the protection of constitutional rights and ultimately, a fair trial. We call for an immediate investigation into the release of these photos and videos."

The images released by the police department reveal a home cluttered and in disarray, and show the room where police say Sullivan's stepson started a fire, which led authorities to respond and find him. The stepson told first responders, "I wanted my freedom," police said.

 

Here are some of the images.

In photos: Home of Kimberly Sullivan

The inside of Kimberly SullivanÕs home is pictured in Waterbury, Connecticut. Sullivan is facing a slew of charges accusing her of holding her stepson captive in the home for over 20 years. She has pleaded not guilty.
The inside of Kimberly Sullivan's home is pictured in Waterbury, Connecticut. Sullivan is facing a slew of charges accusing her of holding her stepson captive in the home for over 20 years. She has pleaded not guilty. Waterbury Police Department

 

 

The inside of Kimberly Sullivan's home is pictured in Waterbury, Connecticut. Sullivan is facing a slew of charges accusing her of holding her stepson captive in the home for over 20 years. She has pleaded not guilty.
The inside of Kimberly Sullivan's home is pictured in Waterbury, Connecticut. Sullivan is facing a slew of charges accusing her of holding her stepson captive in the home for over 20 years. She has pleaded not guilty. Waterbury Police Department

 

 

The inside of Kimberly Sullivan's home is pictured in Waterbury, Connecticut. Sullivan is facing a slew of charges accusing her of holding her stepson captive in the home for over 20 years. She has pleaded not guilty.
The inside of Kimberly Sullivan's home is pictured in Waterbury, Connecticut. Sullivan is facing a slew of charges accusing her of holding her stepson captive in the home for over 20 years. She has pleaded not guilty. Waterbury Police Department
 
 
The inside of Kimberly Sullivan's home is pictured in Waterbury, Connecticut. Sullivan is facing a slew of charges accusing her of holding her stepson captive in the home for over 20 years. She has pleaded not guilty.
The inside of Kimberly Sullivan's home is pictured in Waterbury, Connecticut. Sullivan is facing a slew of charges accusing her of holding her stepson captive in the home for over 20 years. She has pleaded not guilty. Waterbury Police Department

 

 

The inside of Kimberly Sullivan's home is pictured in Waterbury, Connecticut. Sullivan is facing a slew of charges accusing her of holding her stepson captive in the home for over 20 years. She has pleaded not guilty.
The inside of Kimberly Sullivan's home is pictured in Waterbury, Connecticut. Sullivan is facing a slew of charges accusing her of holding her stepson captive in the home for over 20 years. She has pleaded not guilty. Waterbury Police Department

 

 

The inside of Kimberly Sullivan's home is pictured in Waterbury, Connecticut. Sullivan is facing a slew of charges accusing her of holding her stepson captive in the home for over 20 years. She has pleaded not guilty.
The inside of Kimberly Sullivan's home is pictured in Waterbury, Connecticut. Sullivan is facing a slew of charges accusing her of holding her stepson captive in the home for over 20 years. She has pleaded not guilty. Waterbury Police Department

 

 

The inside of Kimberly Sullivan's home is pictured in Waterbury, Connecticut. Sullivan is facing a slew of charges accusing her of holding her stepson captive in the home for over 20 years. She has pleaded not guilty.
The inside of Kimberly Sullivan's home is pictured in Waterbury, Connecticut. Sullivan is facing a slew of charges accusing her of holding her stepson captive in the home for over 20 years. She has pleaded not guilty. Waterbury Police Department
 
 
The inside of Kimberly Sullivan's home is pictured in Waterbury, Connecticut. Sullivan is facing a slew of charges accusing her of holding her stepson captive in the home for over 20 years. She has pleaded not guilty.
The inside of Kimberly Sullivan's home is pictured in Waterbury, Connecticut. Sullivan is facing a slew of charges accusing her of holding her stepson captive in the home for over 20 years. She has pleaded not guilty. Waterbury Police Department

 

 

Author: Editors Desk, James Powel, Amaris Encinas, Jonathan Limehouse

Source: USA Today

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