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The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez
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
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United States of America
- Network:
- Netflix
Episode guide
Seasons
Limited Series
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 9.1A Shock to the System
2020-02-26 · 47mDark details of Gabriel's story come to light as a shadowy source from inside the DCFS suggests that his case wasn't handled properly.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 9.0Evil in this Courtroom
2020-02-26 · 53mWith hundreds of witnesses and thousands of documents, the trial of Isauro Aguirre begins — with Deputy DA Jonathan Hatami seeking the death penalty.
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E03
Episode 3
★ 9.2Failure at All Levels
2020-02-26 · 63mFocus 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.
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E04
Episode 4
★ 8.2Death Has Got Him by the Hand
2020-02-26 · 56mAt 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.
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E05
Episode 5
★ 9.2Improper Regard or Indifference
2020-02-26 · 51mThe 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.
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E06
Episode 6
★ 9.2Gabriel's Voice
2020-02-26 · 61mAs 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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Wyatt Hinz
Carson
William Guirola
Isauro Aguirre
