Episode
The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez: A Shock to the System
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.
Details
- Series
- The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 2020-02-26
- Runtime
- 47 min
Episode context
A Shock to the System is Episode 1 in Limited Series of The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez. It aired on 2020-02-26. The runtime is 47 min.
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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.