The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez
“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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1.A Shock to the System
9.326-02-202047mDark details of Gabriel's story come to light as a shadowy source from inside the DCFS suggests that his case wasn't handled properly.
2.Evil in this Courtroom
9.526-02-202053mWith hundreds of witnesses and thousands of documents, the trial of Isauro Aguirre begins — with Deputy DA Jonathan Hatami seeking the death penalty.
3.Failure at All Levels
9.526-02-202063mFocus 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.
4.Death Has Got Him by the Hand
8.526-02-202056mAt 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.
5.Improper Regard or Indifference
9.526-02-202051mThe 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.
6.Gabriel's Voice
9.526-02-202061mAs 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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