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.
The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez (Season 1)
A Shock to the System 9.7
Air date: 2020-02-26
Runtime: 47 min
Overview: 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 Courtroom 10.0
Air date: 2020-02-26
Runtime: 53 min
Overview: 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 Levels 10.0
Air date: 2020-02-26
Runtime: 63 min
Overview: 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 Hand 10.0
Air date: 2020-02-26
Runtime: 56 min
Overview: 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 Indifference 10.0
Air date: 2020-02-26
Runtime: 51 min
Overview: 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 Voice 10.0
Air date: 2020-02-26
Runtime: 61 min
Overview: 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.
Seasons
Episodes 6