The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez

Filmmaker Brian Knappenberger investigates the tragic death of an 8-year-old California boy who endured horrific abuse by his mother and her boyfriend, along with the fractured and complex systems that failed to protect him.

2020 HD 61min TV-MA United States English

Brian Knappenberger Wyatt Hinz William Guirola

Crime Documentary

miniseries courtroom true crime 2010s torture child abuse cruelty

S1E1 - A Shock to the System 2020-02-26

Dark details of Gabriels story come to light as a shadowy source from inside the DCFS suggests that his case wasnt handled properly.

S1E2 - Evil in this Courtroom 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.

S1E3 - Failure at All Levels 2020-02-26

Focus shifts to Gabriels mother, Pearl, and the role she may have played in his death. Gabriels teacher recounts a series of calls to child services.

S1E4 - Death Has Got Him by the Hand 2020-02-26

At Isauros trial, a former security guard details his attempts to help Gabriel that hit a dead end with social services and the sheriffs department.

S1E5 - Improper Regard or Indifference 2020-02-26

The social workers fight to clear their names in court. Later, with the cameras turned off, Gabriels siblings take the stand and give graphic testimony.

S1E6 - Gabriel's Voice 2020-02-26

As LA County assesses the cracks of a broken system, the jury reaches a verdict in Isauros case, and Pearl Fernandez has her day in court.

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