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Decades Unseen: The Waterbury Captivity Case

Melissa Cooney

Booking Overview

This case-focused legal-news podcast examines an ongoing alleged captivity and abuse case through court updates, investigative reporting, documents, firsthand accounts, and occasional external legal experts. Credible pitches would include criminal-defense attorneys, prosecutors, victim advocates, forensic specialists, and child-welfare or criminal-justice experts with directly relevant expertise; booking difficulty is medium because guest appearances appear limited and tightly tied to developments in the case.

Metrics

Episodes: 12

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 3.2/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

kristen.cimino@nbcuni.com

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Host

Melissa Cooney - NBC Connecticut journalist covering the Waterbury captivity case and explaining its legal and investigative developments.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Criminal-defense attorneys and other legal or criminal-justice experts with direct expertise relevant to the case, including plea negotiations, trial strategy, prosecution, or decades-old allegations.
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Recent Guest Discussions

Trent LaLima - Plea Negotiations, Trial Timelines, Discovery, And The Challenges Of Prosecuting Decades-old Allegations

Recent Topics

True Crime, Criminal Justice, Court Cases, Criminal Investigation, Child Abuse

Episodes

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Kimberly Sullivan rejects plea deal as Waterbury captivity case heads to trial

September 17, 2026

The Waterbury captivity case is moving toward trial. Kimberly Sullivan has rejected a plea offer and is preparing to stand trial on charges including kidnapping, assault, unlawful restraint and intentional cruelty to persons. Her attorney says she maintains her innocence and expects the trial to begin early next year. Meanwhile, S is facing a separate legal hurdle as he lays the groundwork for a potential lawsuit against the Connecticut Department of Children and Families. His attorneys are...

What happens to the house? Judge approves sale of 2 Blake Street in Waterbury

August 28, 2026

Another development in the Waterbury captivity case: a probate judge has approved the sale of 2 Blake Street, the home at the center of the case involving Kimberly Sullivan and her stepson, known publicly as “S.” In this episode of Decades Unseen: The Waterbury Captivity Case, NBC Connecticut’s Melissa Cooney breaks down what happened during the latest probate court hearing, why the home is being sold for $165,000, and what could happen to the proceeds from the sale. We also reveal what new...

New plea offer revealed in Kimberly Sullivan case. Will she go to trial?

August 04, 2026

The legal battle in the Waterbury captivity case has reached a critical turning point. A judge has offered Kimberly Sullivan a plea agreement that would suspend a 30-year sentence after 10 years—but her attorney says she has "done nothing wrong" and doesn't expect the case to end with any jail time. NBC Connecticut's Melissa Cooney explains what happened in court, what the plea offer means, and why legal experts believe negotiations may not be over. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....

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How do I get in touch with Decades Unseen: The Waterbury Captivity Case?

Decades Unseen: The Waterbury Captivity Case is hosted by Melissa Cooney. Its publicly listed email is kristen.cimino@nbcuni.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Decades Unseen: The Waterbury Captivity Case?

The publicly listed email for Decades Unseen: The Waterbury Captivity Case: kristen.cimino@nbcuni.com.

How many listeners does Decades Unseen: The Waterbury Captivity Case have?

Podseeker estimates Decades Unseen: The Waterbury Captivity Case reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Decades Unseen: The Waterbury Captivity Case?

Decades Unseen: The Waterbury Captivity Case typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Criminal-defense attorneys and other legal or criminal-justice experts with direct expertise relevant to the case, including plea negotiations, trial strategy, prosecution, or decades-old allegations. Recent guests include Trent LaLima.

How hard is it to get booked on Decades Unseen: The Waterbury Captivity Case?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Decades Unseen: The Waterbury Captivity Case cover?

Recent episodes cover True Crime, Criminal Justice, Court Cases, Criminal Investigation, and Child Abuse. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

kristen.cimino@nbcuni.com

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