This movie is breaking my heart as a parent. I don't ever want to let my kid out of my sight again. I just don't get why god lets these things happen to poor innocent children. Why doesn't he do something. I don't like watching the news or reading the newspaper anymore, because everytime some child was found dead or missing. It breaks my heart every time that I walk into Walmart I see all the missing children on the wall, and it just kills me, Cuz most times there never found. Heartbreaking!!
No I don't teach my kids about strangers and how they like to lure kids into their cars with candy, toys, saying they know the kids parents, saying their parent is very hurt and in the hospital and that they're gonna to take the kid to their parents. What a Fucking idiot thinking that her kid wouldn't get into a car with a stranger. Of course they will if you don't teach them the dangers of strangers. This woman is very ignorant. I mean WTF? Not to mention she has 4 more kids at home? Wake up!
yeah hot chocolate then rape..and merv was in that house he knew that kid was in danger and was with a pedophile. he should have been prosecuted haard. he could have even grabbed steven and dropped him off down the street from home later and the kid would not have been able to tell police anything helpful. merv is just as bad.
@Hochichin i know..i think that horrifies me the most ..the father was within feet of his son and had no idea..it must horrify them now that they know that. so sad the trauma's that family has suffered. steven's kidnapping and then death then later steven's brother is a murderer..i mean how much can go wrong in a family. so terrible. i know it is not our business but i have to wonder what the remaining family is like now today.
@sweetkittytwine I would be blaming myself everyday for that. I don't think they would mind to know that there are people out there that care about their well being, I hope their lives have gotten so much better, they still have Steven's kids to pamper even if they have grown up. I wish them all the best in the world. nothing but luck here on out.
@mcog2006 he's such a creep, the way he stares at Steven *shudders* i would've helped that baby if i was that big guy >:(. just glad got home when he was older. i dare someone to come after my nieces and nephews 'cause their desperate selves want a kid >:(
Any normal grandparent would be devastated if their grandchild was missing, I have a nephew & niece. My mom & I would be devastated if my nephew or niece were missing
The fact that you even made that stupid statement just proves that you have no understanding of how a child abuser grooms and brainwashes a child.
Steven was manipulated into thinking that his parents knew where he was. Then later he was told that he had been placed in Parnell's care through a court hearing. He was a little boy who had been told by his own parents that he should just trust adults.
If it had been so simple dont you think Steven would have gotten away?
@LisaKee73 Excuse you, Bitch? You don't know a THING about me OR what happened in my life. We were all young once, & yes I DO know how pedophiles act. I know how the fuck they think, trust! When my mother was small, her father molested her so don't you EVER tell me anything about how these pervs can be. Don't tell me about the years of dodging the advances of my teachers, family members, & animals on the streets. The parents should have cared more, then it might be different.
@lisakee What's stupid is that you don't listen. When parents care, or not, you STILL know when something is wrong. That boy wanted to leave that house, he even said it in the movie. He wanted to go the fuck home. They would HAVE to kill me, cause I would have to try & kill him for touching me. When my former teacher tried to unzip my jacket, I wasn't HAVIN' IT! Pedos should DIE! Point blank. That's all I meant when I made my comment... so bitch, you are NOT my thought police. Kick rocks.
Listen to what? I commented on the fact that you said you would run away. I stated that for Steven it wasn't so easy. And for millions of other kids, it's not easy. Do you think kids dont want to leave?? They're threatened, they're beaten and abused and they stay, because they're afraid no-one will believe them.
I agree 100%, paedos should get an instant death penalty. What I'm saying is that just because you had the strength to fight your abuser it doesn't mean every child can
@LisaKee73 I rest my case. No. You didn't comment, you were insulting. Who sounds stupid NOW? Did you think it was easy for me? You are off your medication. Do you think I enjoyed my teachers to try and break my wrists in class? That it was easy going to a school of danger? Hell no. Of COURSE he wanted to get away from his abuser like he said in the movie. And don't tell me a THING because I already know how pedos are. I'm saying what I WOULD DO... so don't tell me what I have to say is stupid.
I responded to your comment by stating I thought it was a stupid thing to say. It's like when people talk about battered wives and the say "Well why didn't she just leave him". The point I'm trying to make is that sometimes it isn't that simple.
Did I at any point say it was easy for you? I think you'll find I said you were strong!! Of course you didn't enjoy being abused by your teacher, I would never think such a thing.
Oh hell no, Miss thing. That's not going to work. I don't care what you ask me anymore, because you are rude as hell. You're not going to insult me, compliment me, then ask me a question. Were you abused?
For what she did, I punched that bitch dead in her fuckin teeth, then she was fired. Years later, I managed to find her address & told her off with her husband there. What I have to say is important & not stupid. You have your views on what is intelligent or stupid, & I have mine.
So what you are saying is that your Mother was molested by your grandfather (I hope he was jailed or murdered for what he did). The point I was making is that you said "I woulda MADE my way out that house", but it obviously wasn't that easy for steven. he'd been told his parents had moved, his Father had died and that the courts had given Parnell custody. He thought he was trapped there! When he finally realised Parnell had lied, he ran away!
@LisaKee73 Child, Please! And somebody needs to MAKE ME calm down, cause it damn for sure won't be you! You're out your damn mind. I know what the hell I said, & you can quote all day long. Yes, I would have made my way out that house. I bet you're not even 25 years old. Three decades ago, there used to be commercials & programs teaching kids not to talk OR go with strangers. Now, there's only garbage on tv. But that's the problem, Most parents don't teach em that these animals still exist.
Sweetheart I'm a 38 year old Mother of 2 teenage sons.
I don't want to fight with you, I think we both agree about what should be done with paedos, and to be honest if my comment stating that I found your comment stupid caused you offence then I apologise. I just get so sick when I watch films like this and people leave negative comments. I took your comment as being negativity towards Steven and I was wrong.
@LisaKee73 I think I told you what happened with the female teacher. It was more than one. The female, I knocked her silly for slapping me in class, and I went to another school after that. Years later, with the male teacher, I told him off in homeroom, & I had him fired for trying to unzip my jacket. I never saw him again.
@LisaKee73 I accept your apology. I just don't like when people misunderstand me (in general) They don't know my journey, or what I have been through in life. Pedophiles, never stop thinking about touching kids. It makes me sick. I just wanna get em in a room with no windows.
Like I said I obviously misunderstood you, my bad :(
I'm glad you managed to get even a little bit of revenge against those evil people. My friend works with offenders, she stated for years that paedos cannot be rehabilitated. She lost her last job because she told people in our local area that 2 paedos were to be housed locally, near to 2 schools. She told her boss that she would never forgive herself if a child was abused by someone she knew would reoffend. I admire her so much
@LisaKee73 I want to say sorry for being angry at you, and you seem cool. I realize that not everybody is evil. I try to look after the young ones in my family because I don't wan't teachers physically touching them. I wouldn't even wanna think about what I would do if that happened.
I understand why you feel the way you do, and why you were upset by what I said. And you seem like a really cool person too. Your relatives are lucky to have someone like you to protect them.
I'm off to bed now but I've been looking at your channel and I like your vids, I'm gonna have to sub to you! Goodnight and stay safe x
In England where i live we have recently seen the release of one the murderers of Baby P (please look for his tragic story). The bastard was one of 3 adults who tortured a baby to death. I have kids, many neices and nephews and I work in a primary school. I agree that there is no education advising children how to stay safe.
My Aunt fosters abused children, many of whom have suffered unbelievable abuse. They will suffer all their lives, yet the beasts who hurt them are now free :(
SMH@ "one less mouth to feed". I always felt the case of Steven Stayner was particularly unfortunate with what happened to him, he then rescued Timmy White and then ended up after everything he endured dying in a motorcycle accident. Then, ironically, his brother (portrayed in this film long before hand) turns out to be the Yosemite serial killer/rapist, Carey Stayner. So incredibly sad yet bizarre.
@Kelly14UK I think because people believe that the parents can prevent anything and everything bad from happening to their children, but parents can't always be around and even if they are, things can still happen.
@AzureClarity It always looks like something nasty has entered the authorities, something really callous when they do this to parents. I'd mixed feelings about the McCann case because of the media saturation but when the Portugese cops turned on the parents I felt sick.
@Kelly14UK It's easier,I guess.If the parents aren't at fault,it's one the same level as blaming the victim.As if the parents don't go through enough.
@exeuroweenie It's one of those " world gone mad " scenarios. The law is using logic to determine the main players and culprits, but it's cold and devoid of sensitivity. If I were a parent I'd be pulling cops' heads off.
@Kelly14UK That's so true.Ever read Deborah Spungen's book about her daughter? It was sorta required reading for anyone into punk.Nancy Spungen's parents were grilled almost as much as Sid Vicious.As a current example of a world gone mad,watch Casey Anthony's parents court appearances.It reminds me of rape victims being told they were asking for it,merely because they were dressed (what some consider) provocatively.
@Kelly14UK well they have to suspect the parents. murder usually occurs by those we know. look how many cases involve parents killing their children. i would hate it but i would answer the questions and take the polygraph and let them tare my house apart. anything to bring my baby home..anything.
Ken Parnell is a sicko, and a sadistic pig! I am glad that he died. I think he may have died in jail.
SuperKrisnelson800 2 weeks ago
the guy who plays the grandfather is funny, the way he talks.
SuperKrisnelson800 1 month ago
next door dude so close
flychick765 1 month ago
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flychick765 1 month ago
beans sound like they not done,mighty crunchy,lol
flychick765 1 month ago
what a grumpy grandfather wat if the kid was dead omg i hope he really isnt like that in real life thats wow.
FeelingFroggyLEaP 1 month ago
Youngwun 333 you are sick and are lucky I don't know you
matthewdmm16 1 month ago
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youngwun333 1 month ago
@matthewdmm16 come find me bitch 209 west sullinger dr jacksonville fl!!! who's the pussy now, do somethin' nigga!!
youngwun333 1 month ago
Youngwun333 you are sick. You are lucky I don't know you.
matthewdmm16 1 month ago
This movie is breaking my heart as a parent. I don't ever want to let my kid out of my sight again. I just don't get why god lets these things happen to poor innocent children. Why doesn't he do something. I don't like watching the news or reading the newspaper anymore, because everytime some child was found dead or missing. It breaks my heart every time that I walk into Walmart I see all the missing children on the wall, and it just kills me, Cuz most times there never found. Heartbreaking!!
MandyHeffner79 1 month ago
No I don't teach my kids about strangers and how they like to lure kids into their cars with candy, toys, saying they know the kids parents, saying their parent is very hurt and in the hospital and that they're gonna to take the kid to their parents. What a Fucking idiot thinking that her kid wouldn't get into a car with a stranger. Of course they will if you don't teach them the dangers of strangers. This woman is very ignorant. I mean WTF? Not to mention she has 4 more kids at home? Wake up!
MandyHeffner79 1 month ago
haha, how he told him to blow on that hot chocolate is how he told him to blow on his dick!!!
youngwun333 1 month ago
@youngwun333 Fuck you faggot.
scottvska 1 month ago
yeah hot chocolate then rape..and merv was in that house he knew that kid was in danger and was with a pedophile. he should have been prosecuted haard. he could have even grabbed steven and dropped him off down the street from home later and the kid would not have been able to tell police anything helpful. merv is just as bad.
sweetkittytwine 1 month ago
it's so sad to know they were that close... that freaking close to him and didn't know it.
Hochichin 2 months ago
@Hochichin i know..i think that horrifies me the most ..the father was within feet of his son and had no idea..it must horrify them now that they know that. so sad the trauma's that family has suffered. steven's kidnapping and then death then later steven's brother is a murderer..i mean how much can go wrong in a family. so terrible. i know it is not our business but i have to wonder what the remaining family is like now today.
sweetkittytwine 1 month ago
@sweetkittytwine I would be blaming myself everyday for that. I don't think they would mind to know that there are people out there that care about their well being, I hope their lives have gotten so much better, they still have Steven's kids to pamper even if they have grown up. I wish them all the best in the world. nothing but luck here on out.
Hochichin 1 month ago
if i was that big guy i would've beat the crap out of that guy and then took the kid home. screw not wanting to go to prison that kid needed help >:(
hots4dabieber16 2 months ago
everytime i see parnell, i wanna kill him
mcog2006 3 months ago 5
@mcog2006 he's such a creep, the way he stares at Steven *shudders* i would've helped that baby if i was that big guy >:(. just glad got home when he was older. i dare someone to come after my nieces and nephews 'cause their desperate selves want a kid >:(
hots4dabieber16 2 months ago
the book is better , im reading this right now its amazing how strongsteven was....
midnightxoxosann 4 months ago
@midnightxoxosann there was a book?? O_o awww snizaps lol
hots4dabieber16 2 months ago
Any normal grandparent would be devastated if their grandchild was missing, I have a nephew & niece. My mom & I would be devastated if my nephew or niece were missing
princess8379 4 months ago
Steven's grandfather was an ass hole
princess8379 4 months ago
If a kid does not know how to use a phone, then they should not be out without adult supervision
princess8379 4 months ago
The kid doesn't know how to use a telephone? Wow. Imagine that nowadays..
elanorsunstar 4 months ago
Those people how are doing horrible things like this to children should be dead. Poor steven may he rest in peace.
emogirlhashervengz 5 months ago
MILF fight!
BigFishSmallPond831 6 months ago
Ken Parnell is creepy as fuck
jcrewchick 6 months ago 6
eat your beans.
seaninlou68 6 months ago
the book was crazy to read ... i cannot believe this happened where i live crazy ...
LIZLOPEZ1 6 months ago
I woulda MADE my way out that house, And they'd have to look for me, cause all those pervs would see is dust.
schildno5 6 months ago
@schildno5
The fact that you even made that stupid statement just proves that you have no understanding of how a child abuser grooms and brainwashes a child.
Steven was manipulated into thinking that his parents knew where he was. Then later he was told that he had been placed in Parnell's care through a court hearing. He was a little boy who had been told by his own parents that he should just trust adults.
If it had been so simple dont you think Steven would have gotten away?
LisaKee73 6 months ago
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schildno5 6 months ago
@LisaKee73 Excuse you, Bitch? You don't know a THING about me OR what happened in my life. We were all young once, & yes I DO know how pedophiles act. I know how the fuck they think, trust! When my mother was small, her father molested her so don't you EVER tell me anything about how these pervs can be. Don't tell me about the years of dodging the advances of my teachers, family members, & animals on the streets. The parents should have cared more, then it might be different.
schildno5 6 months ago
@lisakee What's stupid is that you don't listen. When parents care, or not, you STILL know when something is wrong. That boy wanted to leave that house, he even said it in the movie. He wanted to go the fuck home. They would HAVE to kill me, cause I would have to try & kill him for touching me. When my former teacher tried to unzip my jacket, I wasn't HAVIN' IT! Pedos should DIE! Point blank. That's all I meant when I made my comment... so bitch, you are NOT my thought police. Kick rocks.
schildno5 6 months ago
@schildno5
Listen to what? I commented on the fact that you said you would run away. I stated that for Steven it wasn't so easy. And for millions of other kids, it's not easy. Do you think kids dont want to leave?? They're threatened, they're beaten and abused and they stay, because they're afraid no-one will believe them.
I agree 100%, paedos should get an instant death penalty. What I'm saying is that just because you had the strength to fight your abuser it doesn't mean every child can
LisaKee73 6 months ago
@LisaKee73 I rest my case. No. You didn't comment, you were insulting. Who sounds stupid NOW? Did you think it was easy for me? You are off your medication. Do you think I enjoyed my teachers to try and break my wrists in class? That it was easy going to a school of danger? Hell no. Of COURSE he wanted to get away from his abuser like he said in the movie. And don't tell me a THING because I already know how pedos are. I'm saying what I WOULD DO... so don't tell me what I have to say is stupid.
schildno5 6 months ago
@schildno5
I responded to your comment by stating I thought it was a stupid thing to say. It's like when people talk about battered wives and the say "Well why didn't she just leave him". The point I'm trying to make is that sometimes it isn't that simple.
Did I at any point say it was easy for you? I think you'll find I said you were strong!! Of course you didn't enjoy being abused by your teacher, I would never think such a thing.
Was your teacher charged for what he did to you?
LisaKee73 6 months ago
Oh hell no, Miss thing. That's not going to work. I don't care what you ask me anymore, because you are rude as hell. You're not going to insult me, compliment me, then ask me a question. Were you abused?
For what she did, I punched that bitch dead in her fuckin teeth, then she was fired. Years later, I managed to find her address & told her off with her husband there. What I have to say is important & not stupid. You have your views on what is intelligent or stupid, & I have mine.
schildno5 6 months ago
@schildno5
Oh dear, someone needs to calm down!
So what you are saying is that your Mother was molested by your grandfather (I hope he was jailed or murdered for what he did). The point I was making is that you said "I woulda MADE my way out that house", but it obviously wasn't that easy for steven. he'd been told his parents had moved, his Father had died and that the courts had given Parnell custody. He thought he was trapped there! When he finally realised Parnell had lied, he ran away!
LisaKee73 6 months ago
@LisaKee73 Child, Please! And somebody needs to MAKE ME calm down, cause it damn for sure won't be you! You're out your damn mind. I know what the hell I said, & you can quote all day long. Yes, I would have made my way out that house. I bet you're not even 25 years old. Three decades ago, there used to be commercials & programs teaching kids not to talk OR go with strangers. Now, there's only garbage on tv. But that's the problem, Most parents don't teach em that these animals still exist.
schildno5 6 months ago
@schildno5
Sweetheart I'm a 38 year old Mother of 2 teenage sons.
I don't want to fight with you, I think we both agree about what should be done with paedos, and to be honest if my comment stating that I found your comment stupid caused you offence then I apologise. I just get so sick when I watch films like this and people leave negative comments. I took your comment as being negativity towards Steven and I was wrong.
LisaKee73 6 months ago
@LisaKee73 Then don't tell people that what they say is stupid. You're a mother, you should know better.
schildno5 6 months ago
@schildno5
as I said, I've apologised for causing offence by calling you stupid. That is clearly not the case!
I asked before, did the teacher who hurt you ever get brought to justice? I sincerely hope he did.
LisaKee73 6 months ago
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schildno5 6 months ago
@LisaKee73 I think I told you what happened with the female teacher. It was more than one. The female, I knocked her silly for slapping me in class, and I went to another school after that. Years later, with the male teacher, I told him off in homeroom, & I had him fired for trying to unzip my jacket. I never saw him again.
schildno5 6 months ago
@LisaKee73 I accept your apology. I just don't like when people misunderstand me (in general) They don't know my journey, or what I have been through in life. Pedophiles, never stop thinking about touching kids. It makes me sick. I just wanna get em in a room with no windows.
schildno5 6 months ago
@schildno5
Like I said I obviously misunderstood you, my bad :(
I'm glad you managed to get even a little bit of revenge against those evil people. My friend works with offenders, she stated for years that paedos cannot be rehabilitated. She lost her last job because she told people in our local area that 2 paedos were to be housed locally, near to 2 schools. She told her boss that she would never forgive herself if a child was abused by someone she knew would reoffend. I admire her so much
LisaKee73 6 months ago
@LisaKee73 I want to say sorry for being angry at you, and you seem cool. I realize that not everybody is evil. I try to look after the young ones in my family because I don't wan't teachers physically touching them. I wouldn't even wanna think about what I would do if that happened.
schildno5 6 months ago
@schildno5
I understand why you feel the way you do, and why you were upset by what I said. And you seem like a really cool person too. Your relatives are lucky to have someone like you to protect them.
I'm off to bed now but I've been looking at your channel and I like your vids, I'm gonna have to sub to you! Goodnight and stay safe x
LisaKee73 6 months ago
@schildno5
In England where i live we have recently seen the release of one the murderers of Baby P (please look for his tragic story). The bastard was one of 3 adults who tortured a baby to death. I have kids, many neices and nephews and I work in a primary school. I agree that there is no education advising children how to stay safe.
My Aunt fosters abused children, many of whom have suffered unbelievable abuse. They will suffer all their lives, yet the beasts who hurt them are now free :(
LisaKee73 6 months ago
Damn i just wish I can do something about kids or girls who get abducted by nuts like that Barnell
THECARS7879 6 months ago
That grandpa was mean as shit I'm surprized he let man use his bathroom damn..
KierstenBree 7 months ago
SMH@ "one less mouth to feed". I always felt the case of Steven Stayner was particularly unfortunate with what happened to him, he then rescued Timmy White and then ended up after everything he endured dying in a motorcycle accident. Then, ironically, his brother (portrayed in this film long before hand) turns out to be the Yosemite serial killer/rapist, Carey Stayner. So incredibly sad yet bizarre.
BowleggedBrooklyn 7 months ago
Breaks your heart when he's saying he wants to go home...
:(
synysterjazmyngates 7 months ago 2
The Real Parnell was not this sharp looking
romans52345 7 months ago 2
What pisses me off...Is how close the dad is to Stevie in this scene when he goes to the dads house...... UGHHHH
xAbercrombieFitchx 7 months ago 4
Did you guys know in real life, Steven's brother ended up murdering a few people out in Yosemite?
rolin5oh 8 months ago
@rolin5oh yah
candlelight482 7 months ago
Why do they always turn the blame on parents who are out their minds with worry? PS Ta uploader, I remember this one.
Kelly14UK 8 months ago 15
@Kelly14UK I think because people believe that the parents can prevent anything and everything bad from happening to their children, but parents can't always be around and even if they are, things can still happen.
AzureClarity 8 months ago 4
@AzureClarity It always looks like something nasty has entered the authorities, something really callous when they do this to parents. I'd mixed feelings about the McCann case because of the media saturation but when the Portugese cops turned on the parents I felt sick.
Kelly14UK 8 months ago 3
@Kelly14UK because hes aloud to walk home alone but doesnt know how to use the telephone or not to get in the car with strange men .. =/
ocean3684 8 months ago 3
@ocean3684 Get you. I'm glad the suspicion wasn't on the parents too long here. I spoke more out of heart than head.
Kelly14UK 8 months ago 3
@Kelly14UK To rule out any foul play.
funkybunny9966 7 months ago 12
@funkybunny9966 I would never let my kid walk hoe at that age deffo would pick him/her up everyday or send a family member
horrorstuff122 7 months ago
@Kelly14UK It's easier,I guess.If the parents aren't at fault,it's one the same level as blaming the victim.As if the parents don't go through enough.
exeuroweenie 3 months ago
@exeuroweenie It's one of those " world gone mad " scenarios. The law is using logic to determine the main players and culprits, but it's cold and devoid of sensitivity. If I were a parent I'd be pulling cops' heads off.
Kelly14UK 3 months ago
@Kelly14UK That's so true.Ever read Deborah Spungen's book about her daughter? It was sorta required reading for anyone into punk.Nancy Spungen's parents were grilled almost as much as Sid Vicious.As a current example of a world gone mad,watch Casey Anthony's parents court appearances.It reminds me of rape victims being told they were asking for it,merely because they were dressed (what some consider) provocatively.
exeuroweenie 3 months ago
@Kelly14UK well they have to suspect the parents. murder usually occurs by those we know. look how many cases involve parents killing their children. i would hate it but i would answer the questions and take the polygraph and let them tare my house apart. anything to bring my baby home..anything.
sweetkittytwine 1 month ago
"1 mouth less to feed"!! i cant believe thats stevens grandfather!
carolina591987 8 months ago
I wonder if his grandfather saw him would he get th child or brush it off
LeeLee198820 9 months ago 2
Read the book
Amoreena6900 9 months ago