He and his wife adopted Gabriel's siblings, the walking wounded. 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 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. "Children are still getting killed. The horrifying murder was detailed in Netflix documentary The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez. The head of DCFS says since Gabriel's death, the system has been overhauled. Young Gabriel Fernandez. We convinced herto give him to uswe picked Gabriel up from the hospital when he was three days old. 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. You need to care," said Deputy District Attorney Jon Hatami. It's all those emotions are there. A fractured skull, broken ribs and BB pellets in his skin. 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. Pearl Fernandez gave . Gabriel Fernandez: What happened to prosecutor Jon Hatami? But things could have been so different for Gabriel if hed been allowed to continue living with other relatives. Social worker Stefanie Rodriguez and other representatives of child protection agencies also visited Gabriel's home on a number of occasions. 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. We won't post to any of your accounts without asking first. In Netflixs documentary, Michaels partner David Martinez recalls: She didnt want him and the family didnt want her to have him. Express.co.ukhas everything you need to know. 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. Elizabeth Carranza, Gabriel's. "What they did is almost as bad as what Pearl and Isauro did," he said. The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez is a full brown reveal of the life and death of an eight. 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. 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.". They need somebody else to do it, but especially during this time. David Martinez now lives in San Salvador - capital of El Salvador - after being deported from the US by ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement). I mean every part of his body there was something.". When Gabriel was born, drug addict Pearl gave him away to be raised by others saying she didn't love him. Ezekiel was 12 and Virginia was 10 when they witnessed the torture inflicted by their own mother Pearl Fernandez and her boyfriend Isauro Aguirre. "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. I feel like they are here with me too.". How safe is your neighborhood? As always you can unsubscribe at any time. However, the cause of death remains unknown. 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.". However, in 2009, Gabriel left the care of Michael and David and lived with his grandparents until 2012. But Gov. At least those people are going to do their part and I know that children have been saved due to his story," Contreras said. He lived with them for about four years, until his grandparents objected to him being cared for by two gay men. 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. 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. 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Meanwhile, his siblings described watching their brother being forced to eat cat litter and have cold baths while being pepper sprayed. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. "How many people have named their children after Gabriel, my five year old son's middle name is Gabriel.". Contreras says he believes Aguirro deserves "no mercy". We convinced her to have Gabriel and for her to give [the baby] to us so we [could] raise it., Its alleged Pearl showed no affection for her baby, allegedly calling Michael and saying: Come and get your kid, hes getting on my nerves already.. In the docuseries, David said that Pearl told Michael to "come and get his kid" because he was crying and getting on her nerves. Copyright 2023 KABC Television, LLC. And if you don't, I think the public then should have the right to hold you criminally responsible," Hatami said. The dismissal, says Contreras, was as wrong as what happened earlier. We were not that type of parents. 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.". I feel like theyre with me to this moment, he said. But the question remains whether it was just one of the thugs driving the abuse, or if they were both equally culpable. I confront him, and say 'why did you say that, you didn't want him to be born, you didn't want him when he was born, nobody in the family wanted him.'". "When her and Tony would fight, she was the abusive one to him.". Elizabeth Carranza says she contacted both the cops and social workers multiple times, worrying about Gabriel's safety. But his grandparents, Robert and Sandra Fernandez, say they always had custody of Gabriel and eventually took him in themselves. In the new Netflix documentary series about his shocking case, The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez, the horrific facts of his torment are laid bare. In Touch Weekly is part of the a360media Entertainment Group.Copyright a360media 2023. It would give an officer on an abuse call a way to quickly check for DCFS history and alert the caseworker. Sadly Michael died in 2014, just 16 months after Gabriel. He said: She [Pearl] didnt want him and the family didnt want her to have him. In 2018 Gabriel's mother Pearl pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison without parole. 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. However, Pearl and Aguirre called Gabriel gay and hurt him for acting in manners that they considered feminine. More info. A three-justice panel stated that there was no probable cause connected to child abuse or falsifying documents in a 2-to-1 opinion. 2023 Vox Media, LLC. You see his pictures as a baby, he was always smiling. "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. "All those workers that came in, and therapists, why did they all believe her over the kid with the marks?". PALMDALE, California -- This weekend marks seven years since parental child abuse took the life of 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez. "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. Why are you guys saying that?' The Netflix documentary, "The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez", they watched it together. 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. We convinced her to have Gabriel and for her to give [the baby] to us so we [could] raise it.. 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. Born on January 4, 1968, Carranza passed away on September 17, 2014, a little over a year after Gabriel's demise. Early in his legal proceedings, Isauro was secretly recorded in jail talking to a clergyman and the tape was leaked to the press. 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. 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. He saw how it opened minds and hearts. In November 2017, Isauro was found guilty of murder with an additional special circumstance of intentional murder by torture. Gabriel was repeatedly beaten and tortured by his evil mother and her partner before he died in 2013 - all because they thought he was gay. 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. "They had the upper hand, I honestly believe to remove him and save him. 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. Children are still getting murdered. In an interview with ABC7, Contreras finally broke his silence, to mark the seven years since Gabriel's deaeth. This is despite LA County District Attorney Jackie Lacey previously telling NBC Los Angeles she stood by the charges, stating: There ought to be some criminal consequences.. In the documentary, Martinez explains that he currently lives in El Salvador after being deported by ICE. The head of DCFS says since Gabriel's death, the system has been overhauled. It's all those emotions are there. 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. But they didn't," said Carranza. Contreras received support he never imagined. "I just remember that night thinking, I just cant I just cant wrap my head around how it got to this. 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. They testified about the bat, the BB guns, the box where Gabriel was confined, accusations that he was gay. Seven years later, the boy's story has traveled worldwide, and mourners have had questions. Investigators found all of Gabriel's clothing. And there's momentum for "Gabriel's Law." Mom of 2, stabbed 8 times, is making most of second chance at life, Whose leak is it anyway? We convinced her to have Gabriel and for her to give [the baby] to us so we [could] raise it., The couple raised the little boy until he was 4 years old. He was declared brain dead and taken off life support two days later. 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. The logic was that if Isauro was trying to save the boy's life, he couldn't have intended to kill him, so he wasn't guilty of murder. Lots of different people unwittingly played a part in allowing one of the worst cases of child torture in American history to unfold. His cause of death is not known. A position rejected by Hatami. During the last eight months of . His memory has generated positive steps to save children. SoCal parental abuse case: Uncle breaks silence nearly 7 years after 8-year-old boy's death. 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. But California's governor, citing his personal sense of morality, suspended all executions for as long as he's in office. 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. Though he was afraid to return to the country after 38 years away, he feels that Fernandez and Carranza are with him in spirit. And if you don't, I think the public then should have the right to hold you criminally responsible," Hatami said. Days after Gabriel was born on February 21, 2005, he was placed in the care of his Great Uncle Michael, who was the uncle of Gabriels mother Pearl. 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. Gabriel's uncle Chris Contreras is breaking his silence. His memory has generated positive steps to save children. The proposal is pushed by Gabriel's cousin Emily Carranza who pins blame on Gabriel's social workers. ", 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. 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 . To this day, Contreras says Gabriel's siblings don't let themselves have fun, no matter how much he tries. The series originally had included the Contreras family, but to allow more time for healing, Contreras requested that their part be taken out. 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. Ezekiel was 12 and Virginia was 10 when they witnessed the torture inflicted by their own mother Pearl Fernandez and her boyfriend Isauro Aguirre. Gavin Newsom, citing his personal sense of morality, suspended all executions for as long as he's in office. The systemic failings of the system designed to protect vulnerable children in Los Angeles are exposed too. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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.. The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez: The Tragic Story of Gabriel's Uncle Michael, objected to him being cared for by two gay men. 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). We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. PALMDALE, Calif. (KABC) -- This weekend marks seven years since parental child abuse took the life of 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez. DeSantis coming to CA as new poll shows him leading Trump, Ice flies off SUV, smashing windshield: 'You could kill somebody'. The documentary alleged the couple looked after Gabriel until one day when they said Gabriel had been kidnapped by Isauro. 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? 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. "Children are still getting killed. His memory has generated positive steps to save children. Im sorry to my children, and I want them to know that I love them. Fernandez left the hospital the day her youngest son was born, The Cinemaholic reveals. And if you don't, I think the public then should have the right to hold you criminally responsible," Hatami said. There was not a single misstep from the German - and that, at least partly, is why he remains beloved by supporters despite leaving the club in September. In Spanish, he can be heard saying: "They want me to plead guilty to something I haven't done. At least those people are going to do their part and I know that children have been saved due to his story," Contreras said. I had never known pain before, until he passed away. Gabriel Fernandez: Who is Gabriel Fernandezs biological father. You need to care.". Aguirre was sentenced to death. Children are still getting murdered. Have a tip? Heartwarming footage in the documentary showcases pictures of Michael, David and Gabriel playing together and celebrating Christmas. The head of DCFS says since Gabriel's death, the system has been overhauled. The prosecutor's crusade to protect children was ignited at the Palmdale complex where Gabriel lived. The power for change, Hatami says, is reflected in a growing memorial. They wanted to prove he performed CPR as the boy was dying. She also recalls seeing "cigarette marks like people had been putting cigarettes out on him". Robert keeps on saying, 'ah, because he says that he loves you guys, you two fa*****'". Every question put his way was handled with a blend of authority and empathy. "There were rumours that he [Gabriel] was gay, and it's like, 'no, my baby's not gay. We were not allowed to see him, Martinez explained in the doc. "I hear a few people say she was a victim, and didn't know how to get out of it. Seven years later, Gabriel's story has traveled worldwide. My Research and Language Selection Sign into My Research Create My Research Account English; Help and support. But there's speculation that the note found was part of an unimaginably despicable plan to kill Gabriel and get away with it. 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. Just three days after he was born, Gabriel Fernandez was . Your guess is just as good as mine. Those who knew Gabriel best talked to ABC7 about the boy. "It's all those emotions are there. A position rejected by Hatami. 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. But when they arrived, Isauro wasn't performing CPR. Why No One Saved Gabriel Fernandez. Unfortunately, they were his last eight months. In the doc, he says, "ICE got hold of me. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Support Center Find answers to questions about products, access, use, setup, and administration. 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. RELATED: Antelope Valley torture, child death cases receive new attention with documentary, tribute mural. RELATED: Palmdale abuse case: Mother of slain 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez pleads guilty, Jupiter and Venus appear to 'kiss' in the sky, FL Gov. The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez is the harrowing six-part documentary series on Netflix about the case of Gabriel Fernandez. "A lot of the family wants to blame just Tony," says Elizabeth Carranza, Gabriel's great-aunt. You see his pictures as a baby, he was always smiling. 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. Those who knew Gabriel best talked to ABC7 about the boy. Those who knew Gabriel best talked to ABC7 about the boy. Here's all that we know about Michael and his partner, who too had tragic fates. Those who knew Gabriel best talked to ABC7 about the boy. 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.". 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 . Living in a household gripped by fear. During the trial of Isauro Aguirre, Robert testified that that one day his daughter took Gabriel and refused to bring him back. David maintains that this allegation is false, as did some members of Gabriel's family. His memory has generated positive steps to save children. "It's. Gabriel Fernandez: What happened to Gabriel Fernandezs parents? 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