Based on a TRUE STORY of a kidnapped boy who returned 7 years later
Original title
I Know My First Name Is Steven
Released
5/22/1989
Origin country
US
Genre
Crime, Drama
Production companies
Lorimar Television
Status
Ended
Number of seasons
1
Number of episodes
2
In 1973, 7-year-old Steven Stayner is kidnapped by pedophile Kenneth Parnell. Under the belief that Parnell has been given legal custody of him, and that his family has moved away, he stays with Parnell for seven years, enduring repetitive sexual abuse the entire time. Finally, in 1980, when Parnell kidnaps another young boy, Steven finds a way for them both to escape and return home.
The harrowing true account of Steven Stayner, who was kidnapped by pedophile Kenneth Parnell and his lackey in 1973. In 1980, when Steven was 14, Parnell kidnapped another young boy and Steven found a way for the two of them to escape and go back to their families.
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