TV series
The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez
Overview
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.
Details
- First air date
- 2020-02-26
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 season
- Episodes
- 6 episodes
- Genres
- Documentary, Crime
- Network
- Netflix
- Country
- US
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- Wyatt Hinz as Carson
- William Guirola as Isauro Aguirre
Creators and crew
- Brian Knappenberger - Creator
- Brian Knappenberger - Director
Episodes
Episode 1: A Shock to the System
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 2: Evil in this Courtroom
With hundreds of witnesses and thousands of documents, the trial of Isauro Aguirre begins — with Deputy DA Jonathan Hatami seeking the death penalty.
Episode 3: Failure at All Levels
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 4: Death Has Got Him by the Hand
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 5: Improper Regard or Indifference
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.
Episode 6: Gabriel's Voice
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.
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