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Born on April 18, 1965, Steven Stayner was from Merced, California, United States. Steven Stayner was credited as a public figure. Death is recorded on September 16, 1989, at the age of 24.
My Take
Steven Stayner's story stops me cold every time. Abducted at seven in Merced and held for years, he ultimately escaped not just for himself but to rescue a far younger captive alongside him. To me that single act reframes him entirely: not merely a victim of an unspeakable crime, but a kid who refused to leave another child behind. His death at twenty-four feels brutally unfair. I'd rather his name be remembered for that flash of moral courage than for the horror that surrounded it. Some lives demand we look past the headlines and honor the person.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Steven Stayner
- Name (Japanese)
- スティーブン・ステイナー
- Reading
- すてぃーぶん・すていなー
- Born
- April 18, 1965 – September 16, 1989
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Snake
- Origin
- Merced, California, United States
- Occupation
- Public figure
2. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven%20Stayner
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q501680
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Steven Stayner born?
Born April 18, 1965.
When did Steven Stayner die?
Died September 16, 1989, aged 24.
Where was Steven Stayner from?
Steven Stayner was from Merced, California, United States.
What did Steven Stayner do?
Steven Stayner worked as Public figure.
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