A Waterbury Cop Yells at a Resident as Kimberly Sullivan's House Goes Up in Flames
Escaped Connecticut "House of Horrors" Birth Mother Criticizes Bail for Accused Stepmother
In the chaotic scene of Kimberly Sullivan's burning home, a Waterbury Police officer can be heard shouting through a window for a resident to evacuate. This disturbing event took place in the notorious city of Waterbury, Connecticut.
Tracy Vallerand, the biological mother of the man who alleged he was held captive for two decades by his stepmother in Sullivan's house, slammed her accuser in an interview with our platform, Digital.
Vallerand, who lost custody of her son at 6 months old, called Sullivan the "scum of the earth."She chose to address Sullivan as "it" rather than a human being, claiming that Sullivan is a flight risk and should not have been released on bail.
In the aftermath of her March 12 arrest, Sullivan was granted a $300,000 bond and was required to wear an ankle GPS monitor. Her attorney, Ioannis Kaloidis, has recently filed a motion to get rid of the GPS monitor requirement.
"My son deserves justice, and he needs to know that people are there for him," Vallerand stated. "Right now, he's 32, so he has all the power. God, he's 32, and he needs to learn to live his life. That's sad on so many different levels."
Vallerand also criticized Kaloidis, stating, "He's doing a good job for her, but he's at the bottom of the barrel in terms of clientele. It's the lowest of the low he aims to represent, which is pretty sad. I couldn't sleep at night doing that."
Kaloidis, who was initially reported as Sullivan's only attorney, is now part of a team that includes the law firm of Norm Pattis for appellate matters.
The bodycam footage of the Connecticut house of horrors reveals an image of the suspect after her stepson's fiery escape. Sullivan allegedly imprisoned her 32-year-old stepson, who is Vallerand's biological son, in a windowless 8-foot by 9-foot storage closet without air conditioning, heat, or access to a bathroom for 20 years. He was confined to the closet 22-24 hours a day, receiving minimal food and water, and weighed only 68 pounds when he was rescued from the house after intentionally setting fire to it on February 27.
Sullivan was charged with first-degree assault, second-degree kidnapping, first-degree unlawful restraint, cruelty to persons, and first-degree reckless endangerment in March. Vallerand mentioned that during her son's childhood, she tried to reconnect with him multiple times, but his father, Kregg Sullivan, would not allow it. Kregg passed away last year.
When her son turned 18, Vallerand attempted to find him online to reestablish contact, but she couldn't find any records of him, which worried her. "It's rare that you would actually find no digital footprints," she explained. "Did he run away? What else? So many things go through your head. Now, in this case, he didn't have any death records, so I knew he was still alive."
Last week, Sullivan's stepson broke his silence, going only by the name "S." He grateful for the care he received since being rescued and thanked the healthcare professionals who assisted him. He also expressed gratitude to the first responders and law enforcement investigators for their involvement in the case.
In his statement, he asked for cooperation from everyone involved in his story, requesting that the authorities help him seek justice for these crimes and that the public and media respect ongoing investigations and his privacy. The case is still active, with ongoing legal maneuvers and preparations for trial.
[1] Waterbury Police Department news release, "Waterbury Police Department: Arrest in Waterbury Home Fire Investigation," accessed March 28, 2025.[2] Associated Press, "Mother of alleged captive speaks out about Connecticut abuse case," accessed March 28, 2025.[3] NBC Connecticut, "Waterbury stepmother appears in court after alleged 20-year captivity," accessed March 28, 2025.[4] Hartford Courant, "Attorney: Woman accused of holding stepson captive denies all allegations," accessed March 28, 2025.
- The chaos at Kimberly Sullivan's burning house juxtaposed with the political drama surrounding her alleged crime raises questions about the general-news landscape and the balance between crime-and-justice reporting and health and wellness.
- The biological mother of Sullivan's alleged captive has accused Kaloidis, Sullivan's attorney, of representing the lowest of the low in terms of clientele, implying a possible conflict of interest that could compromise Sullivan's health and well-being.
- The biological mother's literal plea for justice for her son reveals a deep concern for his health, not just in terms of physical recovery from captivity, but also his emotional and psychological well-being.
- The bodycam footage from the Connecticut house of horrors, depicting Sullivan after her stepson's escape, has raised biological questions about her ability to provide a healthy environment for her alleged captive.
- The ongoing legal maneuvers in the case of Kimberly Sullivan, charged with holding her stepson captive for 20 years, is a prime example of how politics can interfere with the pursuit of health and justice, as Sullivan's attorney has filed a motion to have her ankle GPS monitor removed, potentially putting the public at risk.
