The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez (2020)
A tragedy that outraged a community. A failure that shocked the system.
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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Episodes
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1. A Shock to the System2020-02-26 · 47mDark details of Gabriel's story come to light as a shadowy source from inside the DCFS suggests that his case wasn't handled properly.
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2. Evil in this Courtroom2020-02-26 · 53mWith hundreds of witnesses and thousands of documents, the trial of Isauro Aguirre begins — with Deputy DA Jonathan Hatami seeking the death penalty.
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3. Failure at All Levels2020-02-26 · 1h 3mFocus 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.
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4. Death Has Got Him by the Hand2020-02-26 · 56mAt 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.
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5. Improper Regard or Indifference2020-02-26 · 51mThe 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.
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6. Gabriel's Voice2020-02-26 · 1h 1mAs 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.
Cast
Wyatt HinzCarson
William GuirolaIsauro AguirreImages
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