The biological mother of a man who was allegedly captured by his stepmother in Waterbury, Connecticut for 20 years, denounced the accused woman in an interview with Fox News Digital.
Tracy Vallarland, who lost custody of her son at the age of six months, called his stepmother Kimberly Sullivan the “lowest low.”
Vallarand, who noted that he prefers calling Sullivan “it” than calling Sullivan a human, said Sullivan was a flight risk and should not have been released on bail.
Tracy Vallarland, the biological mother of the Waterbury man, is said to have been taken prisoner for over 20 years by his stepmother, Kimberly Sullivan. (Jim Shannon/Hurst Connecticut Media via AP)
“The malnourished man was captured by his stepmother for decades and escaped, setting the house on fire and running away: “I wanted my own freedom.”
Sullivan was released from prison on $300,000 bonds after his arrest on March 12th and will need to wear an ankle GPS monitor. Her attorney, Ioannis Caroujis, recently filed a motion to remove the ankle monitor requirements.
“He needs justice and we need to know that people are here for him,” Vallarand said of her son. “Now he’s 32 years old, so he has everything. My God, he’s 32 years old and he needs to learn to live his life. It’s sad on so many different levels.”
Baleland was also critical of the caloids.
“He does a good job for her, but he is literally at the bottom of the barrel with the customers he has,” she said. But that’s the lowest [Kaloidis] I’m aiming to become a representative, but this is quite sad. You won’t be able to do that at night. ”
Kimberly Sullivan is accused of child abuse at his Waterbury, Connecticut home. (Associated Press, Waterbury Police)
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Sullivan is said to have locked the biological son of Valleland, her 32-year-old son-in-law. 8ft x 9ft storage closet without windows There is no air conditioning or heat and no bathroom access for 20 years.
He is stored in a closet 22-24 hours a day and is said to be low in food and water.
This is the home a Connecticut man told authorities that his stepmother had captured him for 20 years since he was a boy. (Waterbury Police Station via AP)
In March, Sullivan was charged with first-degree assault, second-degree lure, first-degree illegal suppression, cruelty to people, and first-degree reckless danger.
Vallerand said that during her son’s childhood she tried to reunite with him multiple times, but her father, Kregg Sullivan, would not allow it.
Clegg passed away last year.
When her son turned 18, Vallarland said he searched the web to try and reunite with him. She couldn’t find his record, which gave her the worst fear.
“So it’s very rare to find zero carbon emissions, especially when you go through your brain, where you can’t find an adult on social media,” she said. “Did he run away? what else? Lots of things go through your head. Now, in this case, he had no record of death, so he knew he was still alive. ”
Vallerand pointed out that his son’s father was not technically savvy and thought that perhaps the son just chased his father in that regard.
Kimberly Sullivan will be taken into custody by the Waterbury Police Department on March 12th. (Waterbury Police Station)
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Kaloidis previously denied allegations against his client in an interview with Fox News Digital.
“This was an extreme shock for her,” he said of Sullivan. “She lived a relatively quiet life. Her side of the story is very simple. She did not harm him. She didn’t hold him back. She didn’t imprison him.”
Kaloidis declined to comment through a spokesman.
Ioannis Kaloid, a lawyer for Kimberly Sullivan, is talking to Fox News Digital. (Fox News)
Last week, Sullivan’s son-in-law broke his silence and went by the name “S” alone
“I’m much better and stronger than the day my first counterpart took me out of my house. I’m grateful for the care I’ve received ever since,” he said in a statement. “All in all Medical professionals Thank you to the person who helped me and raised me. In addition to all your care, I was grateful for the opportunity to host my first birthday party to celebrate turning 32. ”
“I also want to thank my first responders, law enforcement investigators and everyone who works to hold my abuse accountable,” he said.
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“There’s already been a lot said to tell some of the stories of abuse I endured, and one day my whole story will be told.
“I ask all those involved in my story to work fully with the authorities who help me seek justice for these crimes. I also ask the public and the media to respect those investigations and my privacy so that this process unfolds. This is not just a story. It’s my life.”
