The first episode of the docuseries , titled " Chapter 1: Steven's Story ," focuses on the 1972 disappearance of seven-year-old Steven Stayner from Merced, California. Episode Overview
: The Stayner family's long battle to keep the case in the public eye despite the lack of leads. Captive Audience Legendas PortuguГЄs (pt) S01E01
In December 1972, Steven was kidnapped by serial predator Kenneth Parnell, who manipulated him for seven years into believing his family had abandoned him. The episode details: The first episode of the docuseries , titled
: In 1980, a 14-year-old Steven escaped with five-year-old Timmy White , whom Parnell had recently abducted, leading to a massive media sensation. The episode details: : In 1980, a 14-year-old
: Director Jessica Dimmock uses a unique format, incorporating archival news footage, clips from the 1989 TV movie I Know My First Name Is Steven , and interviews with the original actors— Corin Nemec and Todd Eric Andrews —who read transcripts from the real-life research interviews. Key Themes and Perspectives