Crime
Station:
Netflix (US)
Status:
Ended
Start:
2020-02-26
Rating:
9/10 from 1 users
The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez explores life and death of eight-year-old Gabriel Fernandez, who was repeatedly abused by his mother and her boyfriend. The series focuses on the child's death, the arrest of Gabriel's mother Pearl Fernandez and her boyfriend Isauro Aguirre and the subsequent trial of Aguirre, who was later sentenced to death in 2018 after he was convicted of first-degree murder with the special circumstance of intentional murder by torture.
TV Show Ended.
S1E1 - 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.
Air Date: 26 Feb 2020 06:00 (CDT)
S1E2 - 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.
Air Date: 26 Feb 2020 06:00 (CDT)
S1E3 - 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.
Air Date: 26 Feb 2020 06:00 (CDT)
S1E4 - 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.
Air Date: 26 Feb 2020 06:00 (CDT)
S1E5 - 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.
Air Date: 26 Feb 2020 06:00 (CDT)
S1E6 - 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.
Air Date: 26 Feb 2020 06:00 (CDT)