The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez

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.

Documentary

Crime

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.

Documentary

Crime

Created By: Brian Knappenberger
First Aired on: Feb 26, 2020
Popularity: 5.1082: 417 votes
Networks
Status: Ended: Show Ended

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 6 episodes

Limited Series

Aired 5 years ago

6 Episodes

Episode 1A Shock to the System47 min
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.
Episode 2Evil in this Courtroom53 min
With hundreds of witnesses and thousands of documents, the trial of Isauro Aguirre begins — with Deputy DA Jonathan Hatami seeking the death penalty.
Episode 3Failure at All Levels63 min
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.
Episode 4Death Has Got Him by the Hand56 min
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.
Episode 5Improper Regard or Indifference51 min
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.