State to Provide DCF Records in Waterbury Kidnapping Case

WHO:

WTNH - The alleged victim in the Waterbury captivity case is referred to as 'S'.

WTNH - Kimberly Sullivan is identified as the stepmother of the alleged victim.

WHAT:

WTNH - The alleged victim, 'S', is suing the state and his stepmother, Kimberly Sullivan.

WTNH - Connecticut state officials have agreed to provide access to internal documents from the Department of Children and Families (DCF) investigations.

CT Examiner - The state has agreed to release DCF records related to the Waterbury captivity case.

WHERE:

WTNH - The events are centered in Waterbury, Connecticut.

WHY:

WTNH - The release of DCF documents is in response to allegations made by the victim regarding being held captive for more than two decades.

HOW:

WTNH - The method of access to the DCF documents involves state officials granting permission to the alleged victim.

(UPDATED September 23, 2026 09:58 UTC)

A lawsuit has been filed against the state and Kimberly Sullivan by an individual identified as 'S', who is claiming to be the alleged victim in the case. The legal action was reported at 22:04 UTC by WTNH. Details surrounding the allegations and the circumstances of the lawsuit have not been disclosed.

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(UPDATED September 22, 2026 22:04 UTC)

Connecticut state officials have agreed to provide access to internal documents from the Department of Children and Families investigations related to the Waterbury captivity case, where the alleged victim is referred to as 'S' and Kimberly Sullivan is identified as the stepmother. This decision comes in response to serious allegations made by the victim, who claims to have been held captive for more than two decades. The method of access to these DCF documents will involve state officials granting permission directly to the alleged victim.