The abduction of Steven Stayner: In 1972, Steven Stayner was kidnapped at the age of 7 and held captive for seven years before escaping. His kidnapper, Kenneth Parnell, was eventually caught, but the true motivations behind the abduction remain unclear.

The Abduction of Steven Stayner On December 4, 1972, the small town of Merced, California was left in shock as 7-year-old Steven Stayner mysteriously disappeared on his way home from school. Steven was a bright and cheerful boy, loved by his family and neighbors. His parents, John and Kay Stayner, were devastated by his disappearance and frantic search efforts began …

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