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The biological mother of a man allegedly held captive for two decades in a Waterbury, Connecticut, home has publicly condemned his stepmother, calling her “the lowest of the low.” TRACY VALLERAND, who lost custody of her son when he was just six months old, expressed her outrage in an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, targeting KIMBERLY SULLIVAN, the accused stepmother.
Vallerand, who refuses to refer to Sullivan as a human being, criticized the court’s decision to release Sullivan on a $300,000 bond following her March 12 arrest. Sullivan, who is required to wear an ankle GPS monitor, has seen her attorney, IOANNIS KALOIDIS, file a motion to remove the monitoring requirement. “He needs justice, and he needs to know that people are here for him,” Vallerand said of her 32-year-old son. “Right now, he’s 32 years old, so he has all the say. My God, he’s 32, and he needs to learn to live his life. That is sad on so many different levels.”
Vallerand also took aim at Kaloidis, accusing him of representing “the lowest of the low.” “He’s doing a good job for her, but he’s literally at the bottom of the barrel with the clientele that he has,” she said. “I wouldn’t be able to close my eyes at night doing that.”
The shocking case came to light after the victim, who has chosen to remain anonymous and goes by the initials “S,” set fire to the home on February 27 to escape his alleged captivity. According to authorities, Sullivan had locked her stepson in a windowless 8-foot by 9-foot storage closet for 20 years, depriving him of basic necessities like food, water, and access to a bathroom. When rescued, the malnourished man weighed just 68 pounds.
Sullivan faces multiple charges, including first-degree assault, second-degree kidnapping, first-degree unlawful restraint, cruelty to persons, and first-degree reckless endangerment. Kaloidis has denied the allegations, stating, “She did not harm him. She did not restrain him. She did not imprison him.”
Vallerand revealed that she had attempted to reconnect with her son multiple times during his childhood but was blocked by his father, KREGG SULLIVAN, who passed away last year. When her son turned 18, Vallerand searched for him online but found no trace, leading her to fear the worst. “Now, in this case, he didn’t have any death records, so I knew he was still alive,” she said.
In a recent statement, the victim expressed gratitude for the care he has received since his rescue. “I am much better and stronger than I was the day the first responders carried me out of my home,” he said. “I also want to thank the first responders, the law enforcement investigators, and everyone who is working to hold those responsible for my abuse accountable.”
The victim urged the public and media to respect his privacy as the investigation continues. “This isn’t just a story. It’s my life,” he said.
[Sources: Fox News Digital](https://www.foxnews.com)
