They claimed that Gabriel Fernandez was tortured, forced to eat cat Litter and his own vomit. The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez is streaming on Netflix now. Gabriel Fernandez: Which other cases were tried in same LA courtroom? 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. He is now and will forever be with his Gabriel.. May you both be hugging and laughing. As for where Michael is now, unfortunately, Gabriel's great uncle has passed away. The couple watched the Netflix documentary "The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez.". Children are still getting tortured and this is after Gabriel," Hatami said. 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RELATED: Palmdale mother gets life prison term, boyfriend sentenced to death in 8-year-old's torture-killing. In Pearl's custody, someone called to report that they thought Gabriel was molested by his uncle, but no one has confirmed this allegation. We were not allowed to see him, Martinez explained in the doc. Social worker Stefanie Rodriguez and other representatives of child protection agencies also visited Gabriel's home on a number of occasions. "I know that those that have heard or seen his story. Just three days after he was born, Gabriel Fernandez was . To this day, Contreras says Gabriel's siblings don't let themselves have fun, no matter how much he tries. But despite the grandparents' plea, the defenceless boy was ultimately allowed to stay with Pearl and Isauro after they took him. The dismissal, says Contreras, was as wrong as what happened earlier. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Children are still getting tortured and this is after Gabriel," Hatami said. Gabriel Fernandez was raised by his great uncle and his partner (Image: NETFLIX) In the documentary, Gabriel's move at the age of four was because his grandfather Robert Fernandez. In November 2017, Isauro was found guilty of murder with an additional special circumstance of intentional murder by torture. "They had the upper hand, I honestly believe to remove him and save him. Before his death, Gabriel Fernandez didnt always live with his mother his uncles Michael Lemos Carranza and David Martinez were also a big part of his life. His memory has generated positive steps to save children. He saw how it opened minds and hearts. David maintains that this allegation is false, as did some members of Gabriel's family. 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. SoCal parental abuse case: Uncle breaks silence nearly 7 years after 8-year-old boy's death. Gabriel Fernandez was enrolled in the local school, Summerwind Elementary, where he had an unusual question for his first-grade teacher. Please note that this form cannot be used to reset your Google or Facebook password. 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. The head of DCFS says since Gabriel's death, the system has been overhauled. This weekend marks seven years since parental child abuse took the life of 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez. The proposal is pushed by Gabriel's cousin Emily Carranza who pins blame on Gabriel's social workers. But Gov. Fernandez's parents, Robert and Sandra, helped raise the child as well, looking after him between 2005 and 2012. "Unfortunately, I think this is something that's gonna affect them the rest of their lives. 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. Contreras received support he never imagined. A position rejected by Hatami. Elizabeth Carranza says she contacted both the cops and social workers multiple times, worrying about Gabriel's safety. And if you don't, I think the public then should have the right to hold you criminally responsible," Hatami said. "There were rumours that he [Gabriel] was gay, and it's like, 'no, my baby's not gay. Amid the toys and tender mementos, a call to save children before it is too late. The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez is the harrowing six-part documentary series on Netflix about the case of Gabriel Fernandez. The documentary alleged the couple looked after Gabriel until one day when they said Gabriel had been kidnapped by Isauro. After having Fernandez, his mom, Pearl, decided she wasn't the right person to raise him. They loved being with him and raising him, and Gabriel loved them both very much.. Carranza slammed social services for their failings in a rally held days after Gabriel died. "I think you not only have a moral and ethical obligation to save that child, I think you have a legal obligation to save that child. David Martinez now lives in San Salvador - capital of El Salvador - after being deported from the US by ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement). Aguirre was sentenced to death. We want to hear from you. And in January this year, a motion to rehear the appeals court decision was denied and the criminal case against these four is not progressing further. RELATED: Antelope Valley torture, child death cases receive new attention with documentary, tribute mural. He was declared brain dead and taken off life support two days later. After having Fernandez, his mom, Pearl, decided she wasnt the right person to raise him. Garcia intentionally left the door open because she was concerned about being alone with Pearl Fernandez. The power for change, Hatami said, is reflected in a growing memorial. It is not any easier," Contreras said. Gabriel Fernandez: What is The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez about? "I would show everybody that picture of Gabriel in the hospital. Seven years later, his story has traveled worldwide. In the early years of his life he lived with his Great Uncle but why did this change? Ligature marks on his ankles like hed been tied up. Gabriel Fernandez: Did Gabriel Fernandez's parents die? "I know that those that have heard or seen his story. The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez is streaming now on Netflix. And if you don't, I think the public then should have the right to hold you criminally responsible," Hatami said. 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. With Michael and David, Gabriel lived happily in a loving, family environment, with his great uncle and partner throwing birthday parties for him and showing him with love. We convinced her to have Gabriel and for her to give [the baby] to us so we [could] raise it.. Michael had raised and cared for Gabriel in the early years of his life, alongside his partner David Martinez. 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. The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez is the harrowing six-part documentary series on Netflix about the case of Gabriel Fernandez. I don't know what the country's about at all. In 2018 Gabriel's mother Pearl pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison without parole. "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 feel like they are here with me too.". 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 can't fight for themselves, they can't speak out for themselves. He was my baby. He didnt look like a child," she says. Carranza's death meant he never saw justice for the little boy he loved so much. He and his wife adopted Gabriel's siblings, the walking wounded. In Touch Weekly has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services. WHEN little Gabriel Fernandez took his last breath in intensive care, his broken body lay covered in injuries worse than any of his doctors had ever seen from his shattered skull to the burns and bruises all over his skin. They want me to plead guilty to something I haven't done. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Those who knew Gabriel best talked to ABC7 about the boy. The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez: The Tragic Story of Gabriel's Uncle Michael, objected to him being cared for by two gay men. Eventually, Pearl took Gabriel from his grandparents eight months before his death on May 24, 2013. 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In a suit Robert Fernandez brought against the county of Los Angeles with his wife Sandra after the death of Gabriel, the couple allege that they always had custody of the child. But Contreras said a door opened recently. Gabriel Fernandez was only 8 years old when he was brutally murdered by his mother Pearl and her boyfriend, Isauro Aguirre.And as detailed in Netflix's documentary "The Trials of Gabriel . However, in 2009, Gabriel left the care of Michael and David and lived with his grandparents until 2012. Seven years on from his death, there are still so many lingering uncertainties regarding Gabriel's case and not just about his murderer parents. Netflix's The Trial of Gabriel Fernandez has horrified viewers with the cruelty inflicted on the eight-year-old by his mother and her boyfriend. (Photo by Irfan Khan/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images), Isauro Aguirre was given the death penalty for the murder of Gabriel Fernandez. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Prosecutor Hatami firstly thought it was suspicious that she showed the note to his in-home counsellor, Carmen Le Norgant, just as she was leaving a visit less than three months before his death. In an interview with ABC7, Contreras finally broke his silence, to mark the seven years since Gabriel's deaeth. You need to care.". 2023 Vox Media, LLC. R.I.P MICHAEL LEMOS CARRANZA.. A new voice joined the outcry. 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The series originally had included the Contreras family, but to allow more time for healing, Contreras requested that their part be taken out. "I had never known pain before, until he passed away. The social workers were there. But things could have been so different for Gabriel if hed been allowed to continue living with other relatives. "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. "Part of knowing how to do CPR is that you don't stop until the paramedics showed up," said Jon Hatami, the prosecutor in Gabriel's case. 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