I Know My First Name Is Steven
tv show
2 total episodes
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1 seasons
Based on a TRUE STORY of a kidnapped boy who returned 7 years later
First Aired May 22, 1989
Overview
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.
Miniseries
2 episodes
Air Date
May 22, 1989
Overview
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.
Cast
Corin Nemec
as
Steven Stayner
Cindy Pickett
as
Kay Stayner
John Ashton
as
Del Stayner
Arliss Howard
as
Kenneth Parnell
Luke Edwards
as
Steven Stayner (Age 7)
Pruitt Taylor Vince
as
Irving Murphy
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Jacob Gelman
as
Timmy White
Ray Walston
as
Bob Augustine
Peter Michael Goetz
as
Pat Hallford
Gregg Henry
as
Officer Kean
Jim Haynie
as
Officer Scott
Barbara Tarbuck
as
School Counselor