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May 30, 2025 140 mins

Join hosts John and Angela in Dark Dialogue Episode 13: Stolen Years, Stolen Name: Steven Stayner’s Fight For Freedom, a gripping true crime story of resilience. In 1972, seven-year-old Steven Stayner was abducted in Merced, California, enduring seven years of captivity before his heroic escape. This episode uncovers the trauma, survival, and lasting impact on child safety laws, giving voice to the voiceless.

Keywords: Steven Stayner, true crime podcast, child abduction, survival story, justice, victim advocacy, Dark Dialogue, unsolved mysteries, Merced abduction, child safety

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