The attorney for the Waterbury woman who allegedly held her stepson captive for 20 years is requesting that the Waterbury Police Department preserve “any and all information relating to the release of any and all evidence in this case.

Judge Joseph Schwartz said he decided that GPS monitoring was appropriate given her mental health conditions and the lack of a permanent residence since she is living with her children. This appearance came after Sullivan made a brief court appearance on Wednesday morning that lasted only 50 seconds.

Residents of a Connecticut town where a woman is accused of holding her stepson captive for more than two decades have spoken out about the details of the horrifying case—while voicing their guilt at failing to realize that something so dark might have been unfolding just feet from their own front doors.

A Connecticut woman accused of imprisoning her stepson for nearly two decades and subjecting him to starvation and relentless abuse is set to appear in court Friday to face charges including assault,

Police have released photos from inside the house where a man was allegedly held captive by his stepmother for 20 years.

The woman briefly appeared in Waterbury Superior Court where she and her attorney learned of the motion and were granted a continuance until Friday.

I just know that she’s a monster,” Heather Tessman, who identified herself as the man’s sister, told reporters outside court.

A Connecticut woman accused of imprisoning her stepson for nearly two decades and subjecting him to starvation and relentless abuse has plead not guilty to charges including assault, kidnapping and cruelty.

WATERBURY, Connecticut -- The woman accused of holding her stepson captive for decades pleaded not guilty in court Friday. Kimberly Sullivan appeared in court in Waterbury as part of proceedings that began on Wednesday. Sullivan opted for a jury trial.