
The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez
A tragedy that outraged a community. A failure that shocked the system.
TV-MA2020•55m•7.4/10
DocumentaryCrime
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7.4/10(426)
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.
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
February 26, 2020
Last Aired
February 26, 2020
Networks
Netflix
Created By
Brian Knappenberger
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Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season

E1
A Shock to the System
Air date: 2020-02-26
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.

E2
Evil in this Courtroom
Air date: 2020-02-26
With hundreds of witnesses and thousands of documents, the trial of Isauro Aguirre begins — with Deputy DA Jonathan Hatami seeking the death penalty.

E3
Failure at All Levels
Air date: 2020-02-26
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.

E4
Death Has Got Him by the Hand
Air date: 2020-02-26
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.

E5
Improper Regard or Indifference
Air date: 2020-02-26
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.

E6
Gabriel's Voice
Air date: 2020-02-26
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.

























