Biological mom of Connecticut man allegedly held captive by stepmom explains why she gave up custody

Tracy Vallerand revealed that she gave up custody of her son in 1993 due to personal struggles, allowing him to live with his father and stepmother, Kimberly Sullivan. The now 32-year-old man was found locked in a small room in their Waterbury home, weighing only 68 pounds and fed minimal food and water. Vallerand and her daughter Heather Tessman plan to support him in court as Sullivan faces charges of assault, kidnapping, and cruelty, with her attorney denying the allegations.

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