Series·2020·TV-MA·1 season

The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez

DocumentaryCrime

A boy’s brutal murder and the public trials of his guardians and social workers prompt questions about the system’s protection of vulnerable children.

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A Shock to the SystemE1 · 47 min

Dark details of Gabriel's story come to light as a shadowy source from inside the DCFS suggests that his case wasn't handled properly.

Evil in this CourtroomE2 · 53 min

With hundreds of witnesses and thousands of documents, the trial of Isauro Aguirre begins — with Deputy DA Jonathan Hatami seeking the death penalty.

Failure at All LevelsE3 · 63 min

Focus shifts to Gabriel's mother, Pearl, and the role she may have played in his death. Gabriel's teacher recounts a series of calls to child services.

Death Has Got Him by the HandE4 · 56 min

At Isauro's trial, a former security guard details his attempts to help Gabriel that hit a dead end with social services and the sheriff's department.

Improper Regard or IndifferenceE5 · 51 min

The social workers fight to clear their names in court. Later, with the cameras turned off, Gabriel's siblings take the stand and give graphic testimony.

Gabriel's VoiceE6 · 61 min

As LA County assesses the cracks of a broken system, the jury reaches a verdict in Isauro's case, and Pearl Fernandez has her day in court.

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Wyatt Hinz
Wyatt HinzCarson
William Guirola
William GuirolaIsauro Aguirre

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