An emaciated man, 32, says he was held in his room for 20 years and set it on fire to gain his freedom, according to police.

A man intentionally started a fire in a home he had been held captive in for more than 20 years in an attempt to escape ...

“Detectives determined that the victim had been held in captivity for over 20 years, enduring prolonged abuse, starvation, severe neglect and inhumane treatment,” police said. “He was found in a ...

WATERBURY, Conn. (WFSB/Gray News) - A man intentionally started a fire in a room he had allegedly been held captive in for more than 20 years during an attempt to escape. Police in Connecticut ...