Gabriel died in intensive care after being savagely beaten and tortured at his home in Palmdale, Los Angeles County, by Pearl Fernandez and her partner Isauro Aguirro. Children are still getting tortured and this is after Gabriel," Hatami said. Contreras received support he never imagined. "When I heard that sheriffs had went out and threatened Gabriel as if he keeps lying about things, that made me very angry," Elizabeth said. "I would show everybody that picture of Gabriel in the hospital. In the documentary, Gabriels move at the age of four was because his grandfather Robert Fernandez did not agree with a same-sex couple raising a child. His memory has generated positive steps to save children. Seven years later, his story has traveled worldwide. The dismissal, says Contreras, was as wrong as what happened earlier. Speaking in the documentary series, Christene Estes, a trauma nurse, describes having to document each of the injuries they found individually - while her colleagues fought to save his life. She also recalls seeing "cigarette marks like people had been putting cigarettes out on him". Are Janelle, Christine and Meri Suing Kody Over Money From Coyote Pass? When emergency services were called to his home in May 2013, he was found with a fractured skull, broken ribs and BB gun bullets in his skin, to name a few of his horrific injuries. [FACT CHECK]Gabriel Fernandez: Why did the 4 social workers' case not go to trial? And what did they do? He takes aim at the Department of Children and Family Services. Children are still getting tortured and this is after Gabriel," Hatami said. Her theory was that Pearl told authorities that it was bigger boys that were harming her son, not her and her partner. Four Los Angeles County social workers - Stefanie Rodriguez and Patricia Clement along with two supervisors, Kevin Bom and Gregory Merritt were charged in connection with the boy's death. Michael Lemos Carranza was Gabriel Fernandez's great-uncle, with whom Gabriel lived with for the first four years of his life, along with Michael's partner, David Martinez. SoCal parental abuse case: Uncle breaks silence nearly 7 years after 8-year-old boy's death. Paramedics had been called out to his house in Los Angeles by his mother Pearl, who claimed over the phone that he had slipped in the bathroom and hit his head. We convinced herto give him to uswe picked Gabriel up from the hospital when he was three days old. "They can . But what happened that led to the 8-year-old boy leaving their custody and dying at the hands of mom Pearl Fernandez and her boyfriend, Isauro Aguirre? One of the most heartbreaking facts of his case is that he was then raised in two different loving homes before he was turned back to his sadistic mother. The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez is a full brown reveal of the life and death of an eight. Contreras says Aguirre deserves no mercy, and he says evidence backs him up. However, in 2009, Gabriel left the care of Michael and David and lived with his grandparents until 2012. But despite the grandparents' plea, the defenceless boy was ultimately allowed to stay with Pearl and Isauro after they took him. We were not that type of parents. PALMDALE, Calif. -- This weekend marks seven years since parental child abuse. One way or another," Contreras said. Contreras says he believes Aguirro deserves "no mercy". "How many people have named their children after Gabriel, my five year old son's middle name is Gabriel.". Those who knew Gabriel best talked to ABC7 about the boy. The series takes a trip to El Salvador in Episode 3 to speak to David Martinez, known to Gabriel as "Uncle David," whose story and relationship to Gabriel highlights the homophobia that was a major factor in the death of the child. Gabriel Fernandez, eight, died in Los Angeles at the hand of his mother and stepdad after social workers allegedly failed to act Gabriel's two siblings were adopted by their uncle, Chris Contreras and his wife. As Garcia described Gabriel's progress in her class, Fernandez blurted out of nowhere, "I don't hit my kids." "Oh OK," said Garcia. He said: She [Pearl] didnt want him and the family didnt want her to have him. A position rejected by Hatami. Gabriel Fernandez: Is Pearl Fernandez still in prison? Michael passed away on Sept. 17, 2014, about a year after Gabriel. "In her mind," Hatami said of Pearl, "She's thinking that they were gonna get rid of him. According to a cousin who runs a Facebook page in the little boys honor, Carranza passed away in September 2014, a year and a half after Fernandezs death in May 2013. Living in a household gripped by fear. Something went wrong, please try again later. All Rights Reserved. I will love him until I die.". The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez details the horrendous abuse Gabriel endured, which also included forcing him to eat cat faeces, burning him with cigarettes and locking him in a cabinet. The series originally had included the Contreras family, but to allow more time for healing, Contreras requested that their part be taken out. In 2018 Gabriel's mother Pearl pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison without parole. Here's all that we know about Michael and his partner, who too had tragic fates. Four had been charged but the appeals court dismissed the case ruling that the workers did not have a legal responsibility to care for a child the way a parent did. ", In Martinez's account, he and Carranza had to give Gabriel up due to the wishes of his grandfather Robert Fernandez. "Unfortunately, I think this is something that's gonna affect them the rest of their lives. Car loads.". You see his pictures as a baby, he was always smiling. He and his wife adopted Gabriel's siblings, the walking wounded. Email us at exclusive@the-sun.com or call 212 416 4552. In interviews with Netflix he recalls times spent with Michael and Gabriel, and says he feels both are with him in spirit. R.I.P MICHAEL LEMOS CARRANZA.. I feel like theyre with me to this moment, he said. The prosecutor's crusade to protect children was ignited at the Palmdale complex where Gabriel lived. Pearl Fernandez gave birth to Gabriel on February 21 2005, but within days had given him up to her uncle, Michael Lemos Carranza, and his partner, David Martinez. Those who knew Gabriel best talked to ABC7 in Los Angeles about the boy. They also locked the helpless child in a cupboard that the family would disturbingly call "the box" and forced him to eat cat faeces all because they thought he was gay. But they didn't," said Carranza. Amid the toys and tender mementos, a call to save children before it is too late. "Unfortunately, I think this is something that's going to affect them the rest of their lives. Contreras said Aguirre deserves no mercy, and he said evidence backs him up. While 19-stone security guard Isauro was known to have beaten four stone Gabriel unconscious, Pearl's relatives suspect she was really the boss when it came to some of the most horrific torture. "Something brings it back in. Mourners have had questions. Cagle was not available to answer follow up questions about two more recent DCFS death cases, also in Antelope Valley: Anthony Avalos and Noah Cuatro. "Unfortunately, I think this is something that's gonna affect them the rest of their lives. Gavin Newsom, citing his personal sense of morality, suspended all executions for as long as he's in office. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Netflixs documentary The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez explained to true crime viewers that Carranza was the one raising Fernandez from birth. It's all those emotions are there. I remember his throat just looked like somebody had burned him, bruising and cuts all over his face, black eyes He had like a weird cut above his penis, he had abrasions on the top of his foot like hed been dragged. "They had the upper hand, I honestly believe to remove him and save him. Ligature marks on his ankles like hed been tied up. It is not any easier," Contreras said. A new voice joined the outcry. Your guess is just as good as mine. He is now and will forever be with his Gabriel.. May you both be hugging and laughing. It was her uncle, Michael Lemos Carranza, and his partner, David Martinez, who took care of Gabriel Fernandez during the first year of his life. The series originally had included the Contreras family, but to allow more time for healing, Contreras requested that their part be taken out. During the last eight months of his life, Gabriel was the victim of child abuse which e -------------------------------------------------------------------------Please Click SubscribeTV News, Previews, Spoilers, Casting Scoop, Interviews, Television News, Ratings, TV Show Reviews, TV - News, Pictures, Videos, Entertainment, #GabrielFernandezWhy, #GabrielFernandez, #leave, #GreatUncle, #care#Netflix "I know that those that have heard or seen his story. A position rejected by Hatami. RELATED: Palmdale abuse case: Mother of slain 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez pleads guilty, Sunshine returns to SoCal on Thursday but cold temps stick around, World of Barbie to open next month at Santa Monica Place, Jupiter and Venus appear to 'kiss' in the sky. His memory has generated positive steps to save children. The Netflix documentary, "The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez", they watched it together. Born on January 4, 1968, Carranza passed away on September 17, 2014, a little over a year after Gabriel's demise. "They put him in the back of the car and told him that if he kept lying about things, that he would be the one to go to jail," Elizabeth said. "I hear a few people say she was a victim, and didn't know how to get out of it. On September 13, 2018, a Los Angeles County judge denied a motion to dismiss felony child abuse and falsification of records charges against four former child welfare caseworkers in the 2013 death of eight-year-old Gabriel Fernandez. Sadly, just 16 months after Gabriels death, 46-year-old Michael Lemos Carranza died on September 17, 2014. RELATED: Palmdale woman, boyfriend sentenced in 8-year-old's torture killing. Copyright 2023 KABC Television, LLC. For him, it's personal. And there's momentum for "Gabriel's Law." Later, ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) deported his partner David to El Salvador. Though he was afraid to return to the country after 38 years away, he feels that Fernandez and Carranza are with him in spirit. Michael Lemos Carranza was Gabriel Fernandez's Great Uncle, Gabriel Fernandez was raised by his great uncle and his partner. Notably, it was fears of Gabriel's potential homosexuality that were revealed as a direct cause of the abuse Gabriel faced, as revealed at the trial of one of his killers, Isauro Aguirre. Car loads.". Christene Estes, a nurse who treated Gabriel in the hours before his death in May 2013, says the abuse he suffered was worse than anything else she'd ever seen. Contreras received support he never imagined. Gabriel's uncle, Chris Contreras, is breaking his silence. Notably, it was fears of Gabriel's potential homosexuality that were revealed as a direct cause of the abuse Gabriel faced, as revealed at the trial of one of his killers, Isauro Aguirre.. Instead, the little boy was left to suffer and die at the hands of his own caregivers, as the city of Los Angeles turned a blind eye. Unfortunately, they were his last eight months. ", In the subsequent trial, Gabriel's brave siblings described how. The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez is the harrowing six-part documentary series on Netflix about the case of Gabriel Fernandez. But why would he deny the crime knowing it could lead to him being given a lethal injection? During the trial of Isauro Aguirre, Robert testified that that one day his daughter took Gabriel and refused to bring him back. He'd said he was going to take Gabriel to a barbecue, but they later found out he'd lied. Before living with his grandparents and dying under his mother's custody, Gabriel Fernandez resided with his great-uncle Michael Lemos Carranza and Michael's partner, David Martinez. "As far as Canada, they come. "Unfortunately, I think this is something that's gonna affect them the rest of their lives. But Gov. Fernandez left the hospital the day her youngest son was born, The Cinemaholic reveals. Aguirre was sentenced to death. He and his wife adopted Gabriel's siblings, the walking wounded. "We have added thousands of case workers, which have increased the capability of us to be able to work very closely with families," said Bobby Cagle, director of the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services. For him, it's personal. I feel like they are here with me too.". RELATED: Palmdale mother gets life prison term, boyfriend sentenced to death in 8-year-old's torture-killing. All Rights Reserved. His cause of death is not known. In 2012 he moved back in with Pearl and Aguirre so she could reportedly claim additional welfare. "I know that those that have heard or seen his story. When Gabriel died, there was a Department of Child and Family Services investigation opened against Martinez and Carranza, looking into a claim that the pair had sexually abused Gabriel. After Pearl Fernandez called 911 on May 22, 2013 to report that Gabriel was not breathing, the paramedics who responded found him with broken ribs, a cracked skull and BB pellets stuck in his body . The boy's uncle said he and his wife have adopted two of the boy's siblings, telling jurors that the children experience feelings of guilt about what happened to their younger brother. In November 2017, Isauro was found guilty of murder with an additional special circumstance of intentional murder by torture. Isauro is currently on death row at San Quentin Prison and Pearl is incarcerated at Chowchilla Womens Prison, both in California. Gabriel Fernandez: Did Gabriel Fernandez's parents die? However, medical staff instantly realised it was much worse as they noticed injuries covering his entire body. Just three days after he was born, Gabriel Fernandez was . Later investigations revealed Rodriguez had never received information detailing previous allegations that Pearl Rodriguez had neglected her other children. At least those people are going to do their part and I know that children have been saved due to his story," Contreras said. At her sentencing, she said: "Every day I wish that Id made better choices. Though the uncles confronted Fernandezs grandfather, Martinez says Robert believed that being raised by two gay men was making the little boy gay, so the grandparents decided to raise him themselves. Gabriel Fernandez: Who is Michael Lemos Carranza? And if you don't, I think the public then should have the right to hold you criminally responsible," Hatami said. The Netflix documentary, "The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez", they watched it together. But Contreras says a door opened recently. This weekend marks seven years since parental child abuse took the life of 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez. In the new Netflix documentary series about his shocking case, The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez, the horrific facts of his torment are laid bare. "What they did is almost as bad as what Pearl and Isauro did," added Contreras. RELATED: Slain SoCal boy had BB lodged in his groin area, nurse testifies. RELATED: Gabriel Fernandez case: Court says social workers won't face charges in Palmdale boy's death. But when they arrived, Isauro wasn't performing CPR. Gabriel Fernandez: Inside Chowchilla State Women's prison, Pearl Fernandez and Isauro Aguirre are in prison for the murder of 8-year-old Gabriel. Gabriel was first given to his great uncles, Michael Lemos Carranza and his partner David Martinez, where he spent around four years. To this day, Contreras said Gabriel's siblings don't let themselves have fun, no matter how much he tries. Relatives who loved him and cared for him. [EXPLAINER]Gabriel Fernandez: Who is Michael Lemos Carranza? But she claims that not only did the LAPD not believe the horrific things Gabriel said were happening to him, they told him to stop lying. Children are still getting murdered. Why are you guys saying that?' In the documentary, Gabriel's move at the age of four was because his grandfather Robert Fernandez did not agree with a same-sex couple raising a child. Sick mum Pearl Fernandez and her partner Isauro Aguirre beat Gabriel with a belt and burned him with cigarettes, sometimes in front of his siblings. Aguirre was sentenced to death. They would take him everywhere, he would always be clean and happy. On May 24, 2013, Gabriel Fernandez, an eight-year-old boy from Palmdale, California, who had been abused and tortured over a period of months, was murdered by his mother, Pearl Sinthia Fernandez, and her boyfriend, Isauro Aguirre, from whom he had received a beating two days earlier. Every question put his way was handled with a blend of authority and empathy. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Gabriel Fernandez was just eight years old when he was tortured to death by his mum and her boyfriend, Pearl Fernandez was given life without parole for her part in the crimes - Isauro Aguirro was sentenced to death, Christene Estes wept as she remembered cataloguing little Gabriel's endless list of injuries, When paramedics found Gabriel they thought he had a severe skin disease because there were so many injuries all over his body, Family members think Pearl may have masterminded the more sadistic torture of her son, Gabriel with his grandparents, Sandra and Robert Fernandez, before he was made to live with his murderous mum, Isauro Aguirre was sentenced to death after he pleaded not guilty to murdering Gabriel, Prosecutors at the trial wondered why there was no blood on Isauro when paramedics arrived given the extent of Gabriel's injuries, Social workers Patricia Clement, Stefanie Rodriguez, Gregory Merritt and Kevin Bom were charged with child endangerment resulting in death, One of the suspicious notes Pearl showed counsellor Carmen Le Norgant, Gabriel Fernandez gave Mothers Day card to Pearl days before she and partner tortured him to death, eight-year-old Gabriel had suffered tremendously, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Ezekiel was 12 and Virginia was 10 when they witnessed the torture inflicted by their own mother Pearl Fernandez and her boyfriend Isauro Aguirre. Their abuse led to his death in May 2013. Gabriel's mother, Pearl Fernandez, and her boyfriend, Isauro Aguirre, were ultimately convicted of first-degree murder in the boy's death, with Pearl now serving a life sentence and Aguirre being held on death row after a jury found the boy suffered unprecedented abuse at the hands of his guardians who had custody of Gabriel for less than a year. Gabriel's uncle Chris Contreras is breaking his silence. And there's momentum for "Gabriel's Law." It would give an officer on an abuse call a way to quickly check for DCFS history and alert the caseworker. The series originally had included the Contreras family, but to allow more time for healing, Contreras requested that their part be taken out. Young Gabriel Fernandez. It is not any easier," Contreras said. She told filmmaker Brian Knappenberger: [Michael Lemos Carranza and David Martinez] were both very good with him. DON'T MISSGabriel Fernandez: Is Gabriel Fernandezs killer still alive? He actually spent the first four years of his life living with his great-uncle Michael Lemos Carranza and his partner, David Martinez. A new voice joined the outcry. (Photo by Irfan Khan/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images). Car loads.". To this day, Contreras says Gabriel's siblings don't let themselves have fun, no matter how much he tries. They loved being with him and raising him, and Gabriel loved them both very much.. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Seven years later, Gabriel's story has traveled worldwide. Seven years later, his story has traveled worldwide. "Children are still getting killed. David Martinez now lives in San Salvador - capital of El Salvador - after being deported from the US by ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement). In Spanish, he can be heard saying: "They want me to plead guilty to something I haven't done. Support Center Find answers to questions about products, access, use, setup, and administration. In fact, the first thing he told law enforcement when they responded to the 911 call was that Gabriel Fernandez was gay, which confused officers. All rights reserved. The docuseries briefly goes into Gabriel's time under their care, years before his mother, Pearl, and her boyfriend, Isauro Aguirre, brutally killed the 8-year-old. ", Love Island fans' horror as axed Olivia handed power to destroy TWO other stars, Frogmore eviction shows King's drawn a line with Harry, Strictly star bags life-changing EastEnders role as part of new family, Baby's body found after huge search as cops quiz Constance Marten & lover, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. READ MOREGabriel Fernandez season 2 release date: Will there be another series? She steered the conversation back to Gabriel's academics. They testified about the bat, the BB guns, the box where Gabriel was confined, accusations that he was gay. A new voice joined the outcry. [Robert] said that two gay guys shouldnt be raising a kid, Martinez said in the Netflix program. The social workers were there. In The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez, Pearl claimed to her parents she took Gabriel into her care as she wanted to bond with her son. Seven years later, Gabriel's story has traveled worldwide. In an interview with ABC7, Contreras finally broke his silence, to mark the seven years since Gabriel's deaeth. "They can't fight for themselves, they can't speak out for themselves. There was no question that eight-year-old Gabriel had suffered tremendously, but there are many unanswered questions as to how his evil parents were able to get away with torturing him for so long. It is not any easier.". In 2009 he moved in with his grandparents; his grandfather deciding that Gabriel should not be brought up by two gay men. Martinez said in the doc: "He stayed with us for almost four years, until Grandpa Robert said that two gay guys shouldn't be raising a kid. Aguirre was sentenced to death. A position rejected by Hatami. Early in his legal proceedings, Isauro was secretly recorded in jail talking to a clergyman and the tape was leaked to the press. But the question remains whether it was just one of the thugs driving the abuse, or if they were both equally culpable. Ezekiel was 12 and Virginia was 10 when their brother died, and are still haunted by the abuse they were forced to witness in the Palmdale, California residence. "Something brings it back in," Contreras said. "I can't tell you how many people I've spoken to that have chosen a career path in social services because they say they want to make a difference," Contreras said. For the final eight months of his life, Gabriel suffered extreme abuse at the hands of his mother Pearl and Isauro. "How many people have named their children after Gabriel, my five year old son's middle name is Gabriel.". "I had never known pain before, until he passed away. After his death, it emerged that the Department of Children and Family Services had received. Contreras says Aguirre deserves no mercy, and he says evidence backs him up. Netflix's hit true crime show The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez mostly takes place in and around Palmdale, California, where the torture and brutal murder of the 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez took place. Gabriel's memory in the household is so painful, they avoid it. Aguirre was found guilty of the same crime and was given the death penalty. In the docuseries, David said that Pearl told Michael to "come and get his kid" because he was crying and getting on her nerves. When we got to the hospital the day before, he was still alive, and he was going to talk to me. Instead, they never got the chance. He saw how it opened minds and hearts. She said: He had a depressed skull fracture, meaning you could feel his skull You could feel the crepitus its almost like Rice Krispies, you could feel it crunching on his head. "Children are still getting killed. Have a tip? She contemplated abortion on several occasions and would have gone through with it had her uncle had not convinced her to have the baby. The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez: The Tragic Story of Gabriel's Uncle Michael, objected to him being cared for by two gay men. "I can't tell you how many people I've spoken to that have chosen a career path in social services because they say they want to make a difference," Contreras said. As we previously reported in our guide to Gabriel's grandparents, the claim alleges, "in or about March of 2005, Pearl Fernandez turned over custody of her son Gabriel Fernandez to her parents, Robert and Sandra Fernandez stating she did not want Gabriel and had no love for the child.". (Photo by Irfan Khan/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images), Isauro Aguirre was given the death penalty for the murder of Gabriel Fernandez. The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez is streaming now on Netflix. For the first four years of his life, Gabriel lived with his great-uncle Michael Lemos Carranza and his partner David Martinez after Pearl gave the child away. Gabriel Fernandez: Is Gabriel Fernandezs killer still alive? Unfortunately, Michaels death came before Pearl and Isauro were found guilty of killing Gabriel and the were sentenced. The head of DCFS says since Gabriel's death, the system has been overhauled. The evil actions of Pearl and her boyfriend Isauro Aguirre - torturing and murdering her eight-year-old son - have appalled viewers of Netflix s latest docuseries. Gabriel with his grandparents, Sandra and Robert Fernandez, before he was made to live with his murderous mum Credit: Netflix When Gabriel was born, drug addict Pearl gave him away to be raised by . The systemic failings of the system designed to protect vulnerable children in Los Angeles are exposed too. The recent Netflix documentary, "The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez". A three-justice panel stated that there was no probable cause connected to child abuse or falsifying documents in a 2-to-1 opinion. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. He was my baby. Speaking in the documentary, David Martinez explained how they came to raise Gabriel in the first place. The children testified about the bat, the BB guns, the box where Gabriel was confined, and accusations that he was gay. 'Octomom' Nadya Suleman Is a Proud Mom of 14: See Her Kids Today! Because no matter how many times I saw Gabriel smile, when I think of Gabriel now, I picture him in that hospital bed, not waking up.". Thursday, 2nd March 2023See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez details the horrendous abuse Gabriel endured, which also included forcing him to eat cat faeces, burning him with cigarettes and locking him in a cabinet. PALMDALE, California -- This weekend marks seven years since parental child abuse took the life of 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. To this day, Contreras says Gabriel's siblings don't let themselves have fun, no matter how much he tries. Elizabeth Carranza says she contacted both the cops and social workers multiple times, worrying about Gabriel's safety. He lived with them for about four years, until his grandparents objected to him being cared for by two gay men. Four had been charged but the appeals court dismissed the case ruling that the workers did not have a legal responsibility to care for a child the way a parent did. Fernandez was sentenced to life imprisonment, and Aguirro to death, although due to Governor Gavin Newsom suspending all executions while he's in office, he will remain in prison. His memory has generated positive steps to save children. It would give an officer on an abuse call a way to quickly check for DCFS history and alert the caseworker. "I would show everybody that picture of Gabriel in the hospital. ", Get the biggest TV headlines, recaps and insider knowledge straight to your inbox. Fernandez lived with Robert and Sandra until he was 7, at which point Pearl and Aguirre took him back. Those who knew Gabriel best talked to ABC7 about the boy. In an interview with ABC7, Contreras finally broke his silence, to mark the seven years since Gabriel's deaeth. THE uncle of 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez, who died after years of abuse at the hands of his mother and her boyfriend, has spoken out for the first time since the child's death in 2013. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. But things could have been so different for Gabriel if hed been allowed to continue living with other relatives. Mourners have had questions. Before Gabriel Fernandez returned to his mother Pearl Fernandez, he was brought up by his Great uncle Michael Lemos Carranza and his grandparents. Amid the toys and tender mementos, a call to save children before it is too late. But Prosecutor Jon Hatami believed Pearl took Gabriel into her custody so she could claim more welfare benefits. The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez is the harrowing six-part documentary series on Netflix about the case of Gabriel Fernandez. "I love you so much that I will kill myself", it read. Four had been charged but the appeals court dismissed the case ruling that the workers did not have a legal responsibility to care for a child the way a parent did. They would take him everywhere, he would always be clean and happy. 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