And the family had few belongings making the Home Invasion story implausible. It was very concerning to all of us on the street that she never allowed him out of the house. Im not surprised. Reporter why . Because the child has been locked up in that house for 18 years all his life. I mean, hes had mental problems but i think the family had a lot to do with it. You can hear her say stop, leave me alone please, no. Let me out. Reporter police say they responded to the house nearly a dozen times within the past year but why the deplorable conditions werent uncovered is unclear. A source says dhs investigated in 2006 but pritchett was said to be living with his father. Something must have snapped in him and i guess the last year and things have just gotten progressively worse. Reporter and a suspect Zachary Pritchett remains at the hospital where detectives continue to interview him. Live outside of police headquarters, chad pradelli channel6 action news. Sharrie. All right chad, thank yo