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.
Cast: Wyatt Hinz, William Guirola
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Limited Series
6 episodes
1. A Shock to the SystemDark details of Gabriel's story come to light as a shadowy source from inside the DCFS suggests that his case wasn't handled properly.TV-MACC47minFeb 26, 2020
2. Evil in this CourtroomWith hundreds of witnesses and thousands of documents, the trial of Isauro Aguirre begins — with Deputy DA Jonathan Hatami seeking the death penalty.TV-MACC53minFeb 26, 2020
3. Failure at All LevelsFocus 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.TV-MACC1 h 3 minFeb 26, 2020
4. Death Has Got Him by the HandAt 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.TV-MACC56minFeb 26, 2020
5. Improper Regard or IndifferenceThe 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.TV-MACC51minFeb 26, 2020
6. Gabriel's VoiceAs 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.TV-MACC1 h 1 minFeb 26, 2020
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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.
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- Brian Knappenberger
