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Woman found dismembered in Connecticut home, son charged with attempted arson
A woman’s body was found dismembered and in around 14 trash bags when police went to a West Haven home for a welfare check in March and the woman’s son has been charged with attempted arson. Officers responded to a home on Nashawena Avenue in West Haven around 6:30 p.m. on March 24 when the woman’s older son contacted police...
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Connecticut man who said he was held captive in home for 20 years releases first public statement
The man who said he was held captive in his family’s Waterbury home for 20 years, abused and starved has released his first public statement. The man, who is calling himself “S” to protect his identity, is speaking out in through the nonprofit organization, “Survivors Say,” and also thanking the people who are helping him recover. “I am speaking out today...
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Connecticut woman accused of holding stepson captive for 20 years pleads not guilty
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. After that court appearance, the state filed a motion to request a...
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Woman accused of holding stepson captive in Connecticut makes brief court appearance
A Connecticut woman who is accused of locking her emaciated stepson in a room and holding him captive for nearly 20 years will face a judge on Wednesday.
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‘Under pain of death no one was to see me': Warrant reveals CT man's account of 20 years in captivity
A Connecticut woman has been accused of locking up her stepson for nearly 20 years. Here’s what he told first responders who rescued him from their burning home in February.
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‘Worse than a jail cell': Police describe conditions for Connecticut man held in captivity
Officials described the disturbing conditions that a Waterbury, Connecticut, man endured during 20 years of captivity.
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Conn. woman accused of holding malnourished stepson captive for 20 years
A Waterbury woman is accused of holding her stepson captive for 20 years and providing little water and little food.
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Boston man driving 130 miles per hour in CT said he was rushing to see sick friend: police
A 21-year-old Boston man is accused of driving 130 miles per hour on Interstate 84 on Saturday and he told police he was in a rush to see a sick friend, according to police. State police said a trooper from Troop C was conducting speed enforcement on I-84 West in Union and saw a gray Tesla going well over the...
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Three newborn puppies found dead, frozen in bags in Connecticut
Three newborn puppies were found dead and frozen in bags in Bridgeport, Connecticut, on Wednesday and an investigation is underway.
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CT lottery player won $25,000 a year for life on New Year's Day
Someone is starting the year off lucky. A Lucky for Life ticket sold in Connecticut won $25,000 a year for life on New Year’s Day. The winning numbers on Wednesday were 7-15-17-39-40 and the Lucky Ball was 16. The winning ticket matched the five white balls. The ticket was sold at Stop & Go at 526 Main St. in East...
