The 32-year-old man, who accused him of holding his stepmother, Kimberly Sullivan at his home for 20 years in Waterbury, Connecticut, spoke to him for the first time since fleeing his home.
The man who wanted to be identified only as a “S” issued a statement on Tuesday representing him as a spokesman through survivor David Guarino.
“I’m much better and stronger than the day my first responder kicked me out of the house. I’ve been grateful for the care I’ve received ever since,” says S. “I would like to thank all the medical professionals who helped and raised me. In addition to all your care, I was grateful for the opportunity to hold my first birthday party to celebrate turning 32.”
Kimberly Sullivan was arrested for allegedly abused her step-son in Waterbury, Home, Connecticut. (Jim Shannon/Hurst Connecticut Media via AP)
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“I would also like to thank the first responders, law enforcement investigators and everyone who works to hold my abuse accountable.
“Thank you to everyone at Safe Haven Waterbury and everyone who provided it on our GoFundMe page.
“I am grateful to my parents and my attorneys. They will guide me through future legal proceedings. They are invaluable to me and I am grateful for their tireless support.”
The image provided by the Waterbury Police Department shows the home where a Connecticut man told authorities that his stepmother had been holding him for 20 years. (Waterbury Police Station via AP)
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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, and I also ask the public and the media to respect those investigations and my privacy as this process unfolds. This is more than just a story, it’s my life.
“Thank you for your thoughts and message, your support, and for your continued prayers when I recover. Please forward your future process to my recovery, requests for information or interviews, or any future process to David Guarino, a survivor who volunteered to serve as my spokesman. Thank you.”
Kimberly Sullivan’s son-in-law said he was captured in Waterbury, Home, Connecticut. (Waterbury Police Station via AP)
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Guarino declined to comment further.
“S” is said to have set fire to a house she shared with her stepmother on February 27th, telling her first responder that she wanted her own freedom.
After the investigation, Sullivan was Arrested on March 12th He was then charged with first-degree attacks, second-degree lures, first-degree illegal suppression, cruelty to others, and first-degree reckless danger.
Kimberly Sullivan was taken into custody at the Waterbury Police Station on March 12th. (Waterbury Police Station)
According to Sullivan’s arrest warrant, “S” said it had no access to the bathroom for 20 years in an 8-foot x 9-foot storage closet with no air conditioning or heat without heat. He is said to have been kept in a closet 22-24 hours a day.
“S” told police he was allowed two sandwiches and two small water bottles every day. He said he used water bottles and newspapers to dispose of the waste. The man weighed less than 70 pounds when the first responder found him after the fire.
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In an interview with Fox News Digital, Sullivan’s lawyer, Ioannis Kaloidis, denied that Sullivan knew anything about alleged abuse.
Ionis Kaloydas, Kimberly Sullivan’s lawyer, denied the allegations of abuse. (Fox News)
“The allegations can be told to you that this individual allegedly was imprisoned in that house until Tuesday,” Kaloyd said. “And my clients are firmly denial that there was incarceration. As far as history goes, I think it’s a good place to release additional information, so there’s a lot that I’d expect to come out in the course of the trial.”
Fox News Digital reached out to Sullivan’s legal team.
