A Connecticut man whose stepmother allegedly held him captive for 20 years escaped by setting fire to the small room he was held in, officials said.
Authorities responded to the fire and rescued th… [+2105 chars]
Woman arrested in US for allegedly holding stepson captive for 20 years - BBC.com
Police say the man, who set a fire to escape, was held captive by his stepmother from age 11. He weighed 68 pounds when he was freed.
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