A crowdfunding campaign has successfully raised over $100,000 to aid the recovery of a Waterbury man who was allegedly held captive by his stepmother for two decades. The man, who reportedly weighed only 68 pounds, escaped his dire situation by setting fire to the house in a desperate act for freedom. His biological mother expressed pride in his escape and harshly criticized the stepmother. Neighbors and friends of the victim have been grappling with the shocking details of the case, which have drawn national attention. Bodycam footage captured the dramatic rescue, as first responders described the horrifying conditions under which the man had been kept. The stepmother has since been arrested and charged with severe abuse. The biological family of the victim has voiced their discontent over the situation and called for justice.