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141021-6398StevenStayner
Steven Stayner was kidnapped at age 7 on December 4, 1972 by child molester Kenneth Parnell, who told Steven his parents could not afford him and did not want him anymore. He lived with his abductor until he was 14. At times he was left alone and unguarded, and could smoke and drink. He was returned to his family after he was discovered while bringing another of Parnell's victims, Timothy White, to the police. In 1985, Stayner married 17-year-old Jody, and they had two children. In his final years, Stayner talked with child abduction groups, spoke to children about stranger danger and granted interviews about his kidnapping. In early 1989, a TV miniseries based on his experience, I Know My First Name is Steven, was produced. Steven had a non-speaking role as a cop. The title is from Steven's written police statement. He was killed on a rainy night riding his motorcycle home from work.
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