I Know My First Name Is Steven

"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.

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Status

Ended

Original Name

I Know My First Name Is Steven

First Air Date

May 22, 1989

Last Air Date

May 23, 1989

Seasons

1

Episodes

2

Language

English

Production Companies

Networks

NBC

S01E02

Part 2

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