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Child Victim Outsmarts Kidnapper, Sends 'Golden Boy' to Prison
On his way home from school, 7-year-old Steven Stayner was abducted by Kenneth Parnell, a man whose twisted plan would keep Steven captive for years. Parnell brainwashed the young boy, convincing him that his parents no longer wanted him and giving him a new identity—"Dennis." What unfolded over the years was a harrowing tale of survival, manipulation, and a desperate longing to return home. But Steven’s story doesn't end there; his bravery would eventually lead to an escape that saved not just himself but another victim as well. Who was Kenneth Parnell, and how did he get away with this horrific crime for so long? What was Steven's life like during those lost years? And how did this case leave a lasting impact on the Stayner family and the world?
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