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  • 5. The Accused

    5. The Accused
    2026/04/07
    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.
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    15 分
  • 4. The Day Everything Changed

    4. The Day Everything Changed
    2026/03/31
    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.
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    12 分
  • 3. Behind Closed Doors

    3. Behind Closed Doors
    2026/03/24
    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.
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    11 分
  • 1. The Boy Everyone Thought They Knew

    1. The Boy Everyone Thought They Knew
    2026/03/17
    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 how did a child who was once part of a school community seemingly vanish for decades? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    9 分
  • 2. Red Flags on the Record

    2. Red Flags on the Record
    2026/03/17
    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 stopped showing up to class. Police were also called to check on the home. Through interviews, incident reports, and a review of DCF’s internal findings, we trace the timeline of visits to the house on Blake Street — and the decisions made at the time. Officials say investigators found no evidence of abuse. But decades later, questions remain about what was seen and what was reported. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    12 分
  • Coming Soon: Decades Unseen: The Waterbury Captivity Case (Trailer)

    Coming Soon: Decades Unseen: The Waterbury Captivity Case (Trailer)
    2026/03/11
    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 his stepmother, Kimberly Sullivan. Prosecutors say the abuse began when he was a child and continued for decades, unseen and unheard. Sullivan, however, says he was allowed to roam the house and denies allegations that she held him captive. This podcast unpacks the case episode by episode: the early warning signs, the reports that raised red flags, what investigators say they discovered inside the house, and the moment authorities say the truth finally emerged. Through court documents, exclusive interviews, firsthand accounts, and expert insight, we examine not only what happened—or what may have happened—but how a person can allegedly disappear while still living in a neighborhood full of people. And as the legal process moves forward, one question remains: What will this case look like in the court room when it goes to trial? This is Decades Unseen: The Waterbury Captivity Case by NBC Connecticut. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    2 分