I Know My First Name Is Steven
I Know My First Name Is Steven
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I Know My First Name Is Steven

Based on a TRUE STORY of a kidnapped boy who returned 7 years later

6.6 / 10
1989
1 season
2 episodes
DramaCrime

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.

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I KNOW MY FIRST NAME IS STEVEN

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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.

  • Ep 1

    1.Part 1

    22-05-198990m

    7-year old Steven Stayner is kidnapped a few days before Christmas by Kenneth Parnell. Under the belief that Parnell has been given legal custody of him, and that his family has mo...

  • Ep 2

    2.Part 2

    23-05-198990m

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