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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Just days before Christmas, 7-year-old Steven Stayner is abducted by Kenneth Parnell, who convinces the boy that he has been granted legal custody and that Steven's family has relocated.
Seven years after his abduction, 14-year-old Steven Stayner escapes from the clutches of Kenneth Parnell, along with Timmy - another kidnapped boy. The scene is set for Steven to testify against Parnell in court.
Each point is an episode, plotted in order. Colored bands mark season boundaries. Look for the rise, the plateau, or the decline.
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