Connecticut’s man whose stepmother allegedly kept him captive in a house of horrors for more than two decades has published his first public statement since he was released in February.
Passing only by “S” in a statement obtained by News 8, the 32-year-old man had only 68 pounds when he intentionally set fire to his room and was rescued for the first time.
“Please call me ‘S.” This is not the name given when I was born.
I am a survivor of more than 20 years of captivity and domestic abuse. I was a hero prisoner in my house from the moment I was homework out of the age of 11 until two months ago at age 31, when I turned on the fire that helped me to free myself.
Today I am talking about the process of claiming my life and saying my opinion about how my story is told.
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I am much better and stronger than the day the first responds took me from me
Home. I am more than grateful for the attention that I have resorted since then. To all medical care
The professionals who have helped me and have nurtured me, thanks. In addition to all your attention, I appreciated the opportunity to have my first birthday party to celebrate 32 years old.
Also because to thank the former responds, police investigators and all those who work to hold those responsible for my abuse. Thank you all in Safe Haven Waterbury and all who have given the Gofunmme page that help cover the infernal Wome expenses that I will face in the weeks, months and years to come. “
The stepmother of the man, Kimberly Sullivan, declared innocent of assault and kidnapping charges.
He allegedly kept him locked in his room for more than 20 years, and the duration of that time hunger and abused him.