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I Know My First Name Is Steven

1989

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
22 May 1989
Episode length
90 min
Also known as
Faß' mein Kind nicht an, Fass mein Kind nicht an
Country
United States
Language
English
Writer
J.P. Miller
Cinematography
Eric Van Haren Noman
Music
David Shire
Editors
David Ramirez, Peter V. White
Executive producer
Andrew Adelson
Producer
Kim C. Friese
Elsewhere
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  • Miniseries

    Season 1 · 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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