I Know My First Name Is Steven (1989)
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.
Cast & Crew
- Director
Steven Stayner Corin Nemec
Kay Stayner Cindy Pickett
Del Stayner John Ashton
Kenneth Parnell Arliss Howard
Steven Stayner (Age 7) Luke Edwards
Irving Murphy Pruitt Taylor Vince
Bob Augustine Ray Walston
Pat Hallford Peter Michael Goetz
Miniseries
1989
2 episodes
Season 1 of I Know My First Name Is Steven premiered on May 22, 1989
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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Keywords
- sexual abuse
- based on true story
- paedophilia
- miniseries