This dog had been given to Parnell by his mother, who was not aware of Stayner's existence during the period when he was being held by Parnell. [17][18], By daybreak on March 2, 1980, Parnell had been arrested on suspicion of abducting both boys. He was 79 years old. During this time, he was working at Pizza Hut and later joined 'The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints'. But her strength is waning now. In the epilogue to his book, Echols describes how he infiltrated NAMBLA. The family avoided watching the 10 p.m. news, and any mention of Steven on TV would make their father cry. In the 20/20 special, Cary, the older of the two, is described as being a loving brother who enjoyed spending time with Steven. The boy, who was in the Santa Rosa Boys Club with Steven, wouldnt be so easy. Cary Stayner, Steven's older brother, was behind the Yosemite murders that rocked the small farming town of Merced, California in 1999. On February 14, 1980, Parnell employed Randall Sean Poorman, a teenage friend of Stayner, to abduct a five-year-old Timothy "Timmy" White in Ukiah, California. Not wanting to see the 5-year-old go through the same pain he had experienced, Steven attempted to walk White back to his house on March 1, 1980. Seven-year-old, Steven Stayner lived with his parents, Kay and Delbert and his three sisters and an older brother in the small Californian city of Merced. Cary Stayner when he was just 8 months old, wearing a baby bonnet. Cary was convicted and sentenced to death in 2002 for the murders of four women in 1999. But the family has since dealt with several tragedies along the way, including Steven's death and his older brother's incarceration for murder. [38] Timmy White, then a grown man, was subpoenaed to testify in Parnell's criminal trial. Children. JP Miller, the co-screenwriter ofI Know My First Name Is Steven,a mini-series about Stayners abduction and escape, said Steven struck him as a man unafraid of death. Steven was persuaded to get intothe car, whereKenneth Parnellwas waiting. Steven with his wife and two children in 1988. who claimed he was collecting money for church, Your Privacy Choices: Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads, The compelling story of the Stayner brothers is at the center of. By the time Steven was nine, Mathias and Parnell had raped him on at least nine separate occasions. Steven Stayner was the middle child of five siblings living with their parents in Merced, CA. Hawkins said: She was the one who stayed so strong and calm and collected through that seven-year-ordeal. Carole and Silvina's charredremains were found March 19 in the trunk of their burned-out rental car, which was abandoned along a utility road off the California 108 highway at the edge of the Sierra Foothills. The world is a crazy place, full of unknown dangers. He was held by his abductor 38 miles (61km) away in Mariposa County, California, and later in Mendocino County, California, until he was aged 14, when he managed to escape with another of Parnell's victims, Timothy White. Also Known As: Steven Gregory Stayner Died At Age: 24 Family: Spouse/Ex-: Jody Edmondson (m. 1985-1989) father: Delbert Stayner mother: Kay Stayner siblings: Cary Stayner, Cory Stayner children: Ashley Stayner, Steven Stayner Jr. American Men Aries Men Died on: September 17, 1989 Cause of Death: Accident U.S. State: California Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Before and after photos from space show storms effect on California reservoirs, 19 cafes that make L.A. a world-class coffee destination, Dramatic before and after photos from space show epic snow blanketing SoCal mountains, Shocking, impossible gas bills push restaurants to the brink of closures, The chance of a lifetime: Five friends ski the tallest mountain in Los Angeles, Im visiting all 600 L.A. spots on the National Register. Despite his efforts, Parnell had another young boy. kidnapped by Kenneth Parnell, who sexually abused him. On February 14, 1980, in Ukiah, California, they were successful when Poorman found 5-year old Timothy White walking home from school. Kay Stayner never gave up hope that her son would return home safely, and she was glad to see it become a reality. I never recognized either one of them.". [13], For a period of eighteen months, a woman named Barbara Mathias lived with Parnell and Stayner. Third of five children, he had an older brother and three sisters. I have covered them both in the same article. When 14-year-oldSteven Staynerturned upat a police station, more than seven years after he was kidnapped while walking home from school, it felt like a miracle. Sandra Hawkins, a family friend, toldPeoplethat Kay stayed strong during the abduction but was totally crushed after learning of Stevens death. Talking remotely toGood Morning Americaon March 14, 1980, Steven,his mom and dad on either side of him, said it was "great" to be back, but his siblings had "changed a lot. Steven Gregory Stayner (April 18, 1965 September 16, 1989) was an American kidnapping victim. She urged the jury not to sentence him to death, adding, If his dying [death] would bring these people back, Id say do it. Steven Stayner spent seven years as the captive of a pedophile. Parnell was subsequently found guilty of taking Steven as wellhe wasn't charged with child sex abuse or any other molestation-related counts in either caseand sentenced to seven years in prison. I know my first name is Steven, I'm pretty sure my last is Stainer [sic], and if I have a middle name, I don't know it. Cary pleaded guilty and was sentenced to life in prison for killing Armstrong. He also convinced the little boy that his parents could not afford raising so many children and as such did not want him anymore. Your source for entertainment news, celebrities, celeb news, and celebrity gossip. Del is devastated too. The alleged driver of the car was later identified by witnesses. The abductor abused Steven and planned to use the boy to abduct more victims. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. Sadly, Stayners triumphant return didnt last long, as he died several years after the daring escape. Aware of Parnell's past, she reported this to local police. But why doesn't my dad hug me anymore? Article continues below advertisement The action you just performed triggered the security solution. The memorable title came from thepolice'sfirst encounter with the teen, who was reluctant to talk, but said, "I know my first name is Steven. On July 24, hours after beingcharged withthe murder ofJoie Ruth Armstrong, a 26-year-old nature guidewho was found decapitatedtwo days beforehand in a densely wooded area of Yosemite just a few hundred feet from her home, Cary confessed in an off-camera jailhouse interview with San Francisco's KBWB-TV to also killing Carole Sund, 42,her daughter JuliSund, 15, and the girl's friend Silvina Pelosso, 16,that past February. Mourners holding banner which reads VIGIL OF HOPE for Carole Sund, her daughter Juli, and Julis friend Silvina Pelosso. Stayner had a relaxed upbringing as his captor not only allowed him to roam freely wherever he wished to go, but also allowed him to start drinking at a very early age. Kay and Delbert Stayner married in 1960 and had five children together. . Sister Cynthia Sartelltestified that their dad was "on a mission" after Steven disappeared, and looking for their brother consumed his time and energy, to the detriment of his other kids. He agreed to let them search his truck but balked when they wanted to look in his backpack, wondering if Armstrong's head was inside. Parnell approached with the car, and they left. We expected him to come back. Parnell, along with Murphy, took Steven to a cabin in Catheys Valley, where he was brainwashed to believe his parents no longer wanted him. Looking beyond the good vs. bad brother trope, the directorreflected onrevisiting the divergent branches of the Stayner storyin a way that doesn't allow for the audience to tidily point fingers. "I've never been this angry. "It happened to me, and I didn't want to see it happen to anybody else.". He had askedhis home health care worker if she could help him procure a 4-year-old boy, offering to pay $500 to have him delivered to his house in Berkeley. The Abduction Of Steven Stayner. [17], On March 1, 1980, while Parnell was away at his night security job, Stayner left with White and hitchhiked into Ukiah. I guess seven years changed him, too. Kay also talked about the effect Stevens return had on the family, He came back different, very different. Steven Stayner's parents were left with many questions when their 7-year-old son vanished into thin air in 1972. For this crime, Parnell had enlisted 14-year-old Randall Sean Poorman, offering him $50, marijuana andbooze in exchangefor helping him lure the 5-year-old to his car. "Police say that Stayner seemed fond of Parnell, who he said 'spoiled' himStayner was defensive about Parnell in his talks with police and reluctant at first to reveal his name. Thankfully, Steven rebuilt his life after wedding Jody Edmondson. [25], In 1985, Stayner married 17-year-old Jody Edmondson,[2] with whom he had two children: a daughter Ashley and a son Steven Jr.[26] He also worked with child abduction groups, spoke to children about personal safety, and gave interviews about his kidnapping. A woman named Barbara Mathias moved in and lived with them for eighteen months. Now I had to compete with a brother and three sisters. Steven's death, along with the death of his uncle soon afterward, reportedly had a serious impact on Cary Stayner's mental health and well-being. But as Kay also said that night, "We expected him to come back. In 2004, at the age of 72, he tried to bribe a nurse with $500 to get him a young boy. ", WhenGMAcaught up with him in 1983, Stevendescribed his first year back as"kinda hectic. When the boy replied that she would, Murphy then asked Stayner where he lived and if he would be willing to take Murphy to his home. At 14 years old, Steven was reunited with this parents, and became a national hero overnight. Shortly before his death, Steven had joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Knowing Steven wouldnt get him someone, Parnell bribed one of Stevens teenage friends, Randall Sean Poorman, to help with the promise of drugs and cash. 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