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December 4 - The Abduction of Steven Stayner

December 4 - The Abduction of Steven Stayner

Update: 2025-12-04
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On this day in 1972, seven-year-old Steven Stayner disappeared while walking home from school in Merced, California. For the next seven years, he was held captive by a convicted child molester who convinced him his parents didn’t want him anymore. But in 1980, Steven made a brave decision that would save another boy—and bring his own ordeal to light.

This episode explores Steven’s abduction, the years he spent living under a false identity, his daring escape, and the lasting impact of his story. It’s a heartbreaking and heroic account of survival, sacrifice, and strength.

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December 4 - The Abduction of Steven Stayner

December 4 - The Abduction of Steven Stayner

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