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Cruella's mother was actually keeping her locked up to protect the world. Cruella killed her own father and stepfathers out of pure malice.

Which side are you on? Did Emma do the right thing by protecting Henry, or did she cross an unforgivable line by killing Cruella? "Sympathy for the De Vil" | Once Upon a Time Wiki [S4E19] Sympathy for the De Vil

We are initially led to believe Cruella is a classic Cinderella figure, locked in an attic by her abusive mother. Cruella's mother was actually keeping her locked up

Cruella kidnaps Henry to force Emma and Regina to kill the Author. [S4E19] Sympathy for the De Vil