Part 5: The Hero

The Press Democrat, 1980

March 1, 1980, Steven Stayner and Timothy White hitchhiked the 70+ miles into Ukiah, CA. Close to midnight the pair would find themselves at the Ukiah police station.

Merced Sun Star, March 3, 1980

Upper Left: The San Francisco Examiner, March 3, 1980

Lower Left: Merced Sun Star, March 3, 1980

Timothy White flying a kite after his escape

The Press Democrat, March, 1980

Map created with Google Maps

Map of route possibly taken by Steven and Timothy when in Ukiah. First, Steven tried to take Timothy to his babysitter's house near Dora St. and Puce Ave. When she wasn't home they eventually made their way to the police station, near the Palace Hotel on N. State Street where Parnell was working.