• 2020
  • TV-MA
  • 1h
The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez

Summary Filmmaker Brian Knappenberger investigates the tragic death of an 8-year-old California boy who endured horrific abuse by his mother and her boyfriend, along with the fractured and complex systems that failed to protect him. View more details

  • 2020
  • TV-MA
  • 1h

The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Alfredo Tavares Wyatt Hinz William Guirola Adam Saunders

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8.1

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Genres : Crime Documentary

Release date : Feb 25, 2020

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Official Netflix page

Language : English

Production companies : Luminant Media

Summary Filmmaker Brian Knappenberger investigates the tragic death of an 8-year-old California boy who endured horrific abuse by his mother and her boyfriend, along with the fractured and complex systems that failed to protect him. View more details

Details

Genres : Crime Documentary

Release date : Feb 25, 2020

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Official Netflix page

Language : English

Production companies : Luminant Media

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Episodes

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Episode 1 • Feb 25, 2020
A Shock to the System
In 2013, 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez dies at a hospital in Los Angeles County. His injuries stem from months of abuse and torture, and his mother and her boyfriend are charged with murder. An investigation uncovers how the tragedy also resulted from systems and programs that failed to protect him.
Episode 2 • Feb 25, 2020
Evil in this Courtroom
Isauro Aguirre's trial begins; if convicted, he faces the death penalty. Firefighters and deputies take the stand, and a forensic radiologist testifies Gabriel was under severe physical and psychological stress. Los Angeles deputy district attorney Jonathan Hatami prosecutes the case, which holds personal significance for him.
Episode 3 • Feb 25, 2020
Failure at All Levels
Details of Pearl's background and personality come to light, and Gabriel's aunt, grandfather, teacher and biological father testify. In an unprecedented move, four social workers are charged with child abuse and failing to prevent Gabriel's death. Media attention surrounds the case.
Episode 4 • Feb 25, 2020
Death Has Got Him by the Hand
A security guard testifies he saw evidence of abuse when Gabriel entered the Department of Public Social Services with his mother, but his reports were ignored. Conflict between the sheriff's department and the FBI emerges. A thriving "poverty industrial complex" contributes to abuse cases going unresolved.
Episode 5 • Feb 25, 2020
Improper Regard or Indifference
Workers at the Department of Child and Family Services are interviewed about why, despite abuse reports, Gabriel wasn't removed from the home. Gabriel's siblings testify about the torture he endured, and an expert speaks about how data mining could be used to assess risk of future behavior.
Episode 6 • Feb 25, 2020
Gabriel's Voice
Jurors reach a verdict in Isauro Aguirre's trial. Pearl Fernandez takes a plea deal, and a court throws out charges against the social workers. A special commission is created to ensure that law enforcement, the DCFS and other groups work together. Unfortunately, inadequate resources still plague communities, and some children aren't receiving the help they desperately need.

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