Decades Unseen: The Waterbury Captivity Case

7. The Road Ahead

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—and what could happen next. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

6. Life After the Fire

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 be told — only when he’s ready. We take you through the limited updates from investigators, legal filings, and the only statement S has released — in his own words. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

5. The Accused

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 defense. Who is Kimberly Sullivan beyond the headlines? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

4. The Day Everything Changed

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, body camera footage, and firsthand accounts from firefighters, the night’s events come into sharper focus. As investigators try and piece together what happened -- this episode explores the moment everything changed. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

3. Behind Closed Doors

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—cut off from the outside world, relying on a radio, a few books, and a calendar to track time. He told police he was “kept a secret” his entire life. This episode walks through his account—and the conditions he says led him to take a drastic step to set a fire in this room. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.