
“Based on a TRUE STORY of a kidnapped boy who returned 7 years later”
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.
First Aired: 5/22/1989
Languages: English
Type: Miniseries
Companies: Lorimar Television
Countries: United States of America

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.

Corin Nemec
Steven Stayner

Cindy Pickett
Kay Stayner

John Ashton
Del Stayner

Arliss Howard
Kenneth Parnell

Luke Edwards
Steven Stayner (Age 7)

Pruitt Taylor Vince
Irving Murphy
Jacob Gelman
Timmy White

Ray Walston
Bob Augustine

Peter Michael Goetz
Pat Hallford

Gregg Henry
Officer Kean

Jim Haynie
Officer Scott

Barbara Tarbuck
School Counselor
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