Man says he was held captive in room 20 years and set fire to escape, but stepmother denies all
An emaciated man, 32, says he was held in his room for 20 years and set it on fire to gain his freedom, according to police.
Woman locked up stepson for 20 years until he lit a fire to escape, police say
A Connecticut woman allegedly held her stepson captive for more than 20 years, subjecting him to abuse and starvation until he intentionally started a fire in a bid to escape, police said.
Stepmom forced Conn. man to pee in bottles, drink from toilet in locked room, police say
A 32-year-old, 68-pound man who was being held captive in a small room in Connecticut for two decades, was forced to pee in ...