Captive Audience: A Real American Horror Story
“When Steven Stayner returned home, the real story began.”
Overview
1972: 7-year-old Steven Stayner vanishes from Merced, California. For years, his family searches for him, only to find they’ve been looking for the wrong boy. 50 years on, Steven’s children unearth clues to their father’s mysterious past.
Seasons (1)
Season 1
3 Episodes
2022
Series Cast
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