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I Know My First Name Is Steven

1989 · 1 season · 2 episodes · Ended · NBC

Drama, Crime

TMDB 6.7 · 41 votes

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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.

Episodes

  • S01E01Part 11989-05-2290m

    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 moved away.

  • S01E02Part 21989-05-2390m

    Seven years after his abduction, 14-year-old Steven Stayner escapes from the clutches of Kenneth Parnell, along with Timmy - another kidnapped boy. The scene is set for Steven to testify against Parnell in court.

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