Decades Unseen: The Waterbury Captivity Case

New court documents in the Waterbury captivity case reveal allegations from one of S's half-sisters, who told police she experienced sexual assault over a significant portion of her life. The documents do not identify who allegedly assaulted her. In this episode of Decades Unseen: The Waterbury Captivity Case, NBC Connecticut's Melissa Cooney examines the new revelations and the latest development...

The Waterbury captivity case is moving toward trial. Kimberly Sullivan has rejected a plea offer and is preparing to stand trial on charges including kidnapping, assault, unlawful restraint and intentional cruelty to persons. Her attorney says she maintains her innocence and expects the trial to begin early next year. Meanwhile, S is facing a separate legal hurdle as he lays the groundwork for a p...

Another development in the Waterbury captivity case: a probate judge has approved the sale of 2 Blake Street, the home at the center of the case involving Kimberly Sullivan and her stepson, known publicly as “S.” In this episode of Decades Unseen: The Waterbury Captivity Case, NBC Connecticut’s Melissa Cooney breaks down what happened during the latest probate court hearing, why the home is being...

The legal battle in the Waterbury captivity case has reached a critical turning point. A judge has offered Kimberly Sullivan a plea agreement that would suspend a 30-year sentence after 10 years—but her attorney says she has "done nothing wrong" and doesn't expect the case to end with any jail time. NBC Connecticut's Melissa Cooney explains what happened in court, what the plea offer means, and wh...

In this update on Decades Unseen: The Waterbury Captivity Case , we take you inside a tense probate court hearing centered around 2 Blake Street, the Waterbury home at the heart of the case. As questions grow about the future of the property, newly revealed court records and emotional testimony expose deeper scrutiny over how the estate of Kregg Sullivan has been handled since his death in 2024. T...

In the final episode of Decades Unseen: The Waterbury Captivity Case, we break down the latest in the Kimberly Sullivan case, including recent court proceedings, and what’s happening in the discovery phase. Criminal defense attorney Trent LaLima joins us to explain possible plea deals, trial timelines, and the challenges of prosecuting decades-old allegations. Catch up on where the case stands now...

In this episode of Decades Unseen: The Waterbury Captivity Case, we focus on what happened after firefighters carried S from the home — and what we actually know about S’s condition today. Since the fire in February 2025, details about his recovery have been scarce — by design. Court records have been sealed. His care is being managed by a conservator. And those closest to him say his story will b...

In this episode, we turn the lens toward the woman at the center of the case: Kimberly Sullivan. While “S” alleges he was held captive for two decades, Sullivan’s defense tells a very different story—one of wrongful accusation, weak evidence, and a rush to judgment. From her attorney’s forceful denials to a former coworker’s memories, this episode explores the stark divide between accusation and d...

A house fire in Waterbury, Connecticut initially looked like a routine emergency. But the man firefighters carried out of the house told a story that was anything but routine. In this episode, we take you inside the February 2025 blaze at 2 Blake Street — a fire investigators say was intentionally set by a 31-year-old man known as “S,” who claimed he was desperate to escape. Through 911 audio, bod...

In this episode of Decades Unseen: The Waterbury Captivity Case, we break down what prosecutors say happened inside the home—and what the victim told police. According to court documents, he described being locked away since early childhood, kept in a small room for up to 22 to 24 hours a day, with limited food, water. Investigators say his life became a “brutally consistent” cycle of isolation—cu...

In this episode of Decades Unseen: The Waterbury Captivity Case, we examine the reports, the records, and the warnings that surfaced while “S” was still a child. A former elementary school principal says teachers repeatedly contacted the Connecticut Department of Children and Families after noticing troubling signs — a student who appeared constantly hungry, who searched for food, and who suddenly...

In this first episode of Decades Unseen: The Waterbury Captivity Case, we look back at the early 2000s — when S was still a child. Neighbors remember rarely seeing him outside. Classmates recall signs that something seemed off. And a school principal says he raised concerns about the boy’s wellbeing years before he disappeared from the classroom. What did people see? Who tried to raise alarms? And...

For decades, was a man hiding in plain sight? In Waterbury, Connecticut, a house on Blake Street seemed like just like any home, maybe a little unkept, but nothing too out of the ordinary. But in 2024, everything changed when a fire—and a stunning allegation—brought national attention to a home few had questioned. A Waterbury man we'll refer to as "S" now claims he was held captive for 20 years by...