The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez

55min

Documentary

Crime

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.

Episodes

Cast

A Shock to the System

1. A Shock to the System

47min

26th Feb 2020

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

2. Evil in this Courtroom

53min

26th Feb 2020

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

3. Failure at All Levels

1h 3min

26th Feb 2020

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

4. Death Has Got Him by the Hand

56min

26th Feb 2020

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

5. Improper Regard or Indifference

51min

26th Feb 2020

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

6. Gabriel's Voice

1h 1min

26th Feb 2020

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.

First air date

26th Feb 2020

Last air date

26th Feb 2020

Status

Ended

Type

Miniseries

Original language

en

Networks