Episodes

  • 4. The Day Everything Changed

    4. The Day Everything Changed
    Mar 31 2026
    A house fire in Waterbury, Connecticut initially looked like a routine emergency. But the man firefighters carried out of the house told a story that was anything but routine. In this episode, we take you inside the February 2025 blaze at 2 Blake Street — a fire investigators say was intentionally set by a 31-year-old man known as “S,” who claimed he was desperate to escape. Through 911 audio, body camera footage, and firsthand accounts from firefighters, the night’s events come into sharper focus. As investigators try and piece together what happened -- this episode explores the moment everything changed. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    12 mins
  • 3. Behind Closed Doors

    3. Behind Closed Doors
    Mar 24 2026
    In this episode of Decades Unseen: The Waterbury Captivity Case, we break down what prosecutors say happened inside the home—and what the victim told police. According to court documents, he described being locked away since early childhood, kept in a small room for up to 22 to 24 hours a day, with limited food, water. Investigators say his life became a “brutally consistent” cycle of isolation—cut off from the outside world, relying on a radio, a few books, and a calendar to track time. He told police he was “kept a secret” his entire life. This episode walks through his account—and the conditions he says led him to take a drastic step to set a fire in this room. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    11 mins
  • The Boy Everyone Thought They Knew

    The Boy Everyone Thought They Knew
    Mar 17 2026
    In this first episode of Decades Unseen: The Waterbury Captivity Case, we look back at the early 2000s — when S was still a child. Neighbors remember rarely seeing him outside. Classmates recall signs that something seemed off. And a school principal says he raised concerns about the boy’s wellbeing years before he disappeared from the classroom. What did people see? Who tried to raise alarms? And how did a child who was once part of a school community seemingly vanish for decades? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    9 mins
  • Red Flags on the Record

    Red Flags on the Record
    Mar 17 2026
    In this episode of Decades Unseen: The Waterbury Captivity Case, we examine the reports, the records, and the warnings that surfaced while “S” was still a child. A former elementary school principal says teachers repeatedly contacted the Connecticut Department of Children and Families after noticing troubling signs — a student who appeared constantly hungry, who searched for food, and who suddenly stopped showing up to class. Police were also called to check on the home. Through interviews, incident reports, and a review of DCF’s internal findings, we trace the timeline of visits to the house on Blake Street — and the decisions made at the time. Officials say investigators found no evidence of abuse. But decades later, questions remain about what was seen and what was reported. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    12 mins