Part 6: The Press
Merced Sun Star, March 3, 1980
Ukiah Daily Journal, March 3, 1980
above: Steven Stayner & Timothy White, Ukiah Daily Journal, March 3, 1980
Below: Steven Stayner with White Family
Timothy sits with his mother after escaping with Steven Stayner, Ukiah Daily Journal, March 3, 1980
Philadelphia Daily News, March 3, 1980
Home in Ukiah
Just a few hours after escaping Kenneth Parnell, Steven Stayner & Timothy White, were put in front of TV cameras and newspeople in a press conference. Steven was asked many uncomfortable questions about his time with Parnell, his life and his plans. He was only 14 years old.
The Los Angeles Times, March 4, 1980
Home in Merced
Just a day later in Merced, Steven Stayner was once again answering questions in a press conference. This time the conference was outside of his Merced home. It came after a 20 minute impromptu press conference when Steven came home the night before.
Welcome Home sign in Merced, The Daily Spectrum, March 4, 1980
The Manchester Cabin, The Orlando Sentinel, March 4, 1980
Steven reuniting with his family in Merced, Tampa Bay Times, March 4, 1980
Timothy with his parents after being found, Philadelphia Daily News, March 3, 1980
The press at the Ukiah press conference