The Waterbury, Connecticut, man who said his stepmother held him captive for two decades has released his first statement. The man identifies himself in the statement as "S" in order to protect ...

“I was held prisoner in my home from the time I was taken out of the fourth grade at age 11 until two months ago at age 31 when I purposely set the fire that helped set me free.” He thanked ...

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