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The Connecticut woman accused of locking up her stepson in a home prison for two decades was ordered Friday to wear an electronic monitor while she's free on bail.
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“This victim is afraid. This victim lives in fear,” Therkildsen said in court.
Hartford Courant |
Many of them referred to her as a “monster” for what she allegedly did to the 5 feet 9 inch tall man who weighed just 68 pounds when he was rescued by first responders in February.

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Judge Joseph Schwartz said he decided that GPS monitoring was appropriate given her mental health conditions and the lack of a permanent residence since she is living with her children. This appearance came after Sullivan made a brief court appearance on Wednesday morning that lasted only 50 seconds.
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