The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez | Official Trailer | Netflix

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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.

[@devashish.canada]

"Looking away when you have the power to make a difference.. is true Evil." - That was deep

[@thaistomp]

yup, and that's most people these days...

[@v-specyt6762]

Yeah

[@brucewayne4371]

“With Great Power, Comes great Responsibility”

[@lynsey4224]

Yeah and then even after he died all they did was worry about what was going to happen to them instead of being sorry for failing Gabriel.

[@quincy3367]

@Drip James Bruh it's literally their business, they were social workers and their job was to help the boy

[@Isabella-wm3th]

I cried so much when I saw the picture of him holding cards to his mom, writing how beautiful she was and that he would be a good boy. This case is gonna haunt me for a while.

[@tootsweet2476]

Same here Isa, it was so disturbing to watch and it just seems to linger in my head now, poor Gabriel. I don't know how anyone involved can find peace of mind, I don't even know how some of them can stand there and say they did the best they could. I'd be falling down crying, apologizing and probably suicidal if that happened on my watch, or if I even knew the poor child. The only good thing that came from all of this is the hope that Gabriel is in a much better place now, away from all those who failed him and the two monsters that killed him. Very disturbing to know we walk among monsters like this every day. The world is upside down and makes no sense.

[@elexismartinez6241]

To think that his own mother was the one that knocked his teeth out yet he still smiled in those photos for her hurts me on such a deeper level. He was always too good for pearl and I’m glad god took his angel back

[@dakiller8318]

I honestly had to take a couple drinks myself because of this. I can just imagine how the people that tried to help and saw that he got murdered days/weeks after.

[@redlady935]

Yes, that was the most heartbreaking thing that he kept hope throughout all that

[@Isabella-wm3th]

@Willa-jane's opinion Yeah, that part also broke my heart. Esp, when his brother were crying and that guy was trying to make him not feel guilty.

[@ummmidunno8308]

The only thing that is more disturbing than this case is that he's NOT the only one getting treated so horribly!

[@user-le4io4ih3q]

Valley Girl But this is about HIM. 🙏🏼

[@ummmidunno8308]

@@user-le4io4ih3q I know very well what this is about... I'm unfortunately wayyyyy tooooooo familiar with his case bc I also live in the SFV!

[@moonxoxo17]

Yes I agree! The system failed another kid 5 years later I think. Ridiculous.

[@annetteslife]

The thing is that Latino and black children and crimes against them are swept under the rug. This case is exposing the vulnerable cases where they are not looked over. We Canadians are having the same issues with those children whom are aboriginal

[@dominiquexo4772]

Many other’s at this moment are being abused by their parents all over the world.

[@mvivan875]

What saddens me the most is that Gabriel just wanted to be loved 💗 Just two weeks prior to him being severely beaten up until his death, he wrote Pearl a mother's day card saying she was beautiful and that he loved making her smile, that he would be good etc. Imagine the pain he felt, when he truly realized that she did not care for his love. The last thing he saw was his mother taking Tony's side once again, and them beating him to death. Gabriels love for his mother was unconditional, a love she never deserved. How I wish someone could have saved him and offered him a safe home 💔

[@satlaren]

That is exactly where I cried too. I don't remember crying even for my dad's death. That image along with the teacher's monologue will forever be burned in my head. That subtle smile in the first picture spoke volumes of his yearning for love from his mother. Still hopeful that somewhere inside her there is a beautiful soul that reflects her external beauty. Its been 4 days since I have seen that and I cant stop thinking about those pictures. I have no one (no friends) to talk to about his story and is haunting me. Gabriel's story has made me realize how important it is to act based on your moral conscience and be brave and ready to face the consequences, when the system acts as a barrier. Here the system was worried more about parent's rights than children's rights. I would rather be in jail than have the torture and brutal death of a child on my conscience for rest of my life.

[@curlyfits]

⁠talk to God; He’s your Friend, and He Is Always Listening :)) Don’t be surprised if He Speaks to you, someday, when you least expect it! ❤

[@SpicyTaco-sv8wo]

Bro stop you’re making me cry 😭

[@hildarelynava7666]

He is now 18 he could've celebrated

[@ScorpioBeauty]

@@hildarelynava7666😢

[@angb1672]

The most saddest part is Gabriel still loved his mom whilst she tortured him over and over 😞😞😞😞😞😞

[@nacho_ncam]

Ikr! What a pos pathetic excuse for a mother. Did u see how she was behaving in jail??? She hasn't learned a damn thing and never will. I hope someone puts her bullying ass out of her misery...soon.

[@cassondrahead3524]

I seriously cried hard at that part like 2 weeks before his death with bruises all over him he said she was so beautiful and he loved her .. I just cant 😭😭

[@raiders7601]

That's the same part I cried at.

[@Negativespace95]

That mom was so lucky to have that child give unconditional love.

[@gushernandez25]

That is really heart breaking.

[@SoulOnIce1983]

Netflix is owning the True Crime Documentary game.

[@AshDub86]

They sure are. They're really giving HBO a run for their money when it comes to documentaries and docu-series, in general, not just true crime ones.

[@knightfall209]

Please understand little Gabriel story isn’t about who’s better HBO or Netflix this little angel was tortured because his sick mom and her boyfriend thought he was gay at 8 years old but I hope Netflix blows this thing wide open to many people that work for CPS not doing their jobs!

[@misbahulimam2512]

Absolutely..

[@slkcld3008]

Heck yeah

[@julianaespezido-lewis4604]

Facts!

[@isimelibanuve649]

"I believe the ultimate evil here is seeing what's wrong and looking away when you have the power to make a difference, that is true evil."

[@laurennicole6195]

everyone liked that

[@patticams]

Can someone tell me what episode is this from? I finished it all but I can't remember which ep. Tia.

[@peelicks]

@@patticams ep 6. it was said in the last part.

[@patticams]

@@peelicks thanks!

[@goodmantruth8185]

The fuckin system is faling us.

[@Jamedia66]

A lot of people I’ve spoken to have said this was too graphic and disturbing and that it shouldn’t be a film. I believe this is a poignant and effective use of media, in that journalism is such. This is an important film and can be useful not only as a memorial, but a case study and closer look at one of our most important sectors in law enforcement, that should be held at the very top of our societal list of priorities. We must protect those whom cannot protect themselves at all costs, and we must accept nothing less than absolute perfection when it comes to the security of children.

[@thekat4493]

I agree. I live in SoCal and had heard of Gabriel's story years ago. I didn't think I could watch the documentary. After a couple weeks though, I felt like I owed it to him. There should be a "Gabriel's Law"..... maybe enforcing child care workers to be accountable. Something. He needs to be honored and always remembered.

[@kallmemiyerri]

Exactly how else would we have known about it

[@karmela8371]

Very well said. 💯

[@CoyotePretty27]

Exactly! It took me months to watch it because I can’t stomach child abuse. And it was really hard to watch. I’m still crying, I don’t think I will ever get over this. I really hope that good comes out from this. And that Gabriel’s death isn’t in vain. I really hope more good people adopt children in need and in general for people to stop being so materialistic and superficial and actually care about the things that matter. This baby had nothing and he was still full of love. We really need to protect the vulnerable people in this world and care more about each other or else what is the point of this horrible world?

[@maggiepie765]

@@thekat4493 this is on point. “Gabriel’s Law” or “Gabriel’s Act”.

[@kyahvaughn]

The fact that the cops put him in the squad car and told him that if he didn't stop lying about the abuse he would go to jail just had me ENRAGED. What kind of police would do that to a scared little boy?! How did the system fail him this badly? I know women who had their babies taken from them simply because they had a home birth and yet no one could save this poor abused boy?!

[@ecolink101]

Yeah exactly and now these videos have been popping up of cops taking kids from school because they've been naughty (all kids are naughty at one point or another), sometimes arresting them in handcuffs and taking them to the police station all while the kids are crying their hearts out. A lot of people should never ever get to the point of wearing a uniform for government services.

[@kyahvaughn]

@@ecolink101 Totally agree! I know women who had a case opened on them simply because they had a home birth. How about they concentrate on protecting children who are ACTUALLY abused?!

[@frenchieval3026]

Those "pigs" should have their badges stripped from them...disgrace to all police

[@rhondahoward8025]

Honestly, he would've at least been SAFE in juvenile detention than with those monsters. If I was Gabriel I'd be like, "YES! PLEASE! TAKE ME TO JAIL! JUST TAKE ME AWAY FROM THEM!"

[@captaintoad7654]

The system is designed by inhuman roaches who have a coinflip chance of being pedophiles. Of course the system is broken, because it makes everything easier.

[@heyjeuunidk7303]

It was heartbreaking when Gabriel’s teacher shows the Mother’s Day card he made for his mom. He loved his mom so much despite what she was doing to him. Two weeks later they killed him. I haven’t been able to stop from crying when it comes to mind.

[@iamseven7een]

Facts 💯

[@rosagonzalez7746]

Man me either it’s been haunting me the details of Gabriel’s torture. I just cry when crosses my mind

[@Mojojojo-92]

I cried when i saw that. I’m a very tough person but this one particular docuseries had me crying a lot. This little boy didn’t deserve any of that.

[@nayarithescartin]

I cried

[@abbiestudios935]

I cried when they interviewed the Uncle’s boyfriend about how they cared for Gabriel when he was a baby but the homophobic relatives took him away. I cried when his sister expressed remorse about her attitude towards Gabriel because she was with her friends and he felt left out. I know that Gabriel is in Heaven with his Uncle. Rest in paradise Gabriel 👼🏻, You will always be a good boy

[@shelbeepollino6025]

The poor baby who said, “He was my friend, and what really got me was that it was his parent who did this to him” She broke my heart, because someone her age shouldn’t have to be exposed to such horror. She probably never even knew that some kids go through this, and a part of her innocence is gone forever now 😞💔 Rest well sweet boy! There should be ‘Gabriel’s Law’ or something like that, where someone who knowingly lets child abuse like this go on is severely punished. These things should never ever happen, but when they do we MUST learn from them.

[@constantine9142]

I thought of that as well.

[@MJ-oi3vy]

Same here...😢

[@constantine9142]

@@MJ-oi3vy how in the hell could you even explain that to kids but at least they aren't naive about how evil the world is without them going through horrible stuff themselves. Usually you have to go through it first hand

[@misskeeko]

Shelbee Pollino Gabriel’s Law needs to be a thing!! Period.

[@LostLegendTrance]

It was the interview with that girl that got to me the most with this documentary. She finishes her interview by repeating “he was my friend” with a kind of innocent sadness that can only come from another child. Absolutely heart breaking 😢

[@josephleonard6695]

most hated characters: 1. Isauro Aguirre 2. Pearl Fernandez 3. social workers 4. policemen 5. Asian juror dude who voted not guilty

[@passivedre]

No the Asian juror dude voted for second degree murder while the rest voted for first degree murder

[@josephleonard6695]

@@passivedre that's as bad as having voted "not guilty"

[@passivedre]

@@josephleonard6695 fair enough but what I said was in the documentary tho

[@olgapanemorfopo4698]

For me no1 is definitely pearl mf Fernandez!she was his mother..The boyfriend was a stranger to him.I wish, to put her out of protection in jail,for her inmates to continue what they start..And the torture for her to begin!

[@kristinwolf1165]

Asian juror ended up changing his mind. He voted guilty at the end of the day. For both verdict and death at the penalty phase. I understand his wanting to examine all evidence.

[@NJxG1ANT]

Just finished it...The whole entire system failed this kid.

[@jhas4055]

and then another one right after !

[@DaftPunkSkittle]

@@jhas4055 America is failing our kids

[@themarkl0813]

@@DaftPunkSkittle Amen

[@Mojojojo-92]

They failed him because they pick and choose who to help. He’ was a little boy of color, we all know how America feels about brown people.

[@themarkl0813]

@@Mojojojo-92 what are u talking about? The social worker that came out was latina. The teacher who tried to help was white. Lol

[@nikolebrandi]

I cried throughout this documentary. Especially when Gabriel was making the Mother’s Day gift. After all he had endured he still loved his mother. Absolutely heartbreaking. I also believe the DCFS employees should have been held responsible on some level. They falsified records and did virtually nothing every time a home visit was made. At times I am disappointed in our justice system.

[@satlaren]

That is exactly where I cried too. I don't remember crying even for my dad's death. That image along with the teacher's monologue will forever be burned in my head. That subtle smile in the first picture spoke volumes of his yearning for love from his mother. Still hopeful that somewhere inside her there is a beautiful soul that reflects her external beauty. Its been 4 days since I have seen that and I cant stop thinking about those pictures. I have no one (no friends) to talk to about his story and is haunting me. Gabriel's story has made me realize how important it is to act based on your moral conscience and be brave and ready to face the consequences, when the system acts as a barrier. Here the system was worried more about parent's rights than children's rights. I would rather be in jail than have the torture and brutal death of a child on my conscience for rest of my life.

[@nissaforyou]

@@satlaren I saw this documentary a month ago, and I think about it every day. Every time I think about it I feel a waive of sadness. I wish the DCFS would have been charged with a HUGE FINE

[@brandonmaddox4862]

I just saw this episode, I had to leave the room to compose myself I was so angry and crying, this should never be allowed to happen

[@Redwoodtree34567]

Aah!! Yes! It was gut-wrenching

[@SuperKitty104]

Oh goodness yess! This was when I completely broke down! I think watching that impacted me so much bc in elementary school I did that for my mom. His case still baffles me! How can a mother be so cruel so her son! A child!

[@wolftownesque]

He would have celebrated his 15th birthday this year.

[@timermatov7817]

wolf town 😔😔😔

[@taneejaprin3755]

No he would have been 11

[@alex_n215]

Taneeja Prin he would’ve been 15, he was born in 2005.

[@bmoreesperanza]

@@taneejaprin3755 he died at 8 in 2013. But born in 2005. So yes he's 15

[@laurelkuyon2556]

Taneeja Prin 15

[@familyman831]

I'm not an emotional man. But I found myself pulling to the side of the road to cry after watching this. I was not in a good place for days.

[@Skipbo000]

please don't watch tv while driving.

[@naaali4057]

This was soul crushing how can a mother do this to her own child.!! I hope they torture these evil people in prison.

[@frankedward6510]

I watched it one time. It destroyed me emotionally. I hate watching movies and documentaries that put kids into difficult and horrific conditions and situations. I barely finished the book IT because of that. My sister couldnt make it past the first episode. I could not even imagine someone doing that to my nephew. That poor child.

[@familyman831]

@@Skipbo000 😂😂😂😂😂

[@NotDaveGahan]

watching videos while driving is just prove boomers right don’t do it

[@Geeolm214]

I pray god showers the kid with all the love he never received.

[@honeydipjames9824]

Amen 😭

[@LFFSutra]

He’s receiving his healing now in heaven

[@oscarvasquez6542]

@@LFFSutra how you know you been there?

[@milkytears5349]

@@oscarvasquez6542 lmao not yet but we Are guessing

[@dreluxe]

personally what makes me feel a lil bit better about this situation, is that he was loved by his grandparents and his uncle. but it makes me incredibly sad that the last 8 months of his life was complete hell..

[@maritza_2024]

Can’t wait to see this I’m glad this is getting more attention is horrible what happened to this little boy and how corrupt the system was. Thank you Netflix for this!

[@mercywife]

Maritza Gallegos corrupt the system is. The system is horribly corrupt.

[@chrisgurrero5275]

This chick. ( WAS) STILL IS TO THIS DAY

[@Blankisimo]

system is*

[@jsesanchez3]

Maritza Gallegos was ? It still is

[@melodyivy9024]

Social workers are so over worked, my heart goes out to them!

[@MICHAEL-td3de]

Can the prison feed them cat litter for breakfast, lunch and dinner?

[@suzanmartincunningham5549]

At least in prison, they're lowest of low, no one in prison likes child killers- period-

[@laurennicole6195]

everyone liked that.

[@nonijay9568]

Does any one know how are the Mom and the Bf in prison? I hope they get killed in there

[@MICHAEL-td3de]

Noni Jay yes they are, BF Is on death row, and mom has life in prison

[@MICHAEL-td3de]

Noni Jay also, I know the mom got beat up in person.

[@thwishatkotian9752]

The most disturbing documentary on Netflix. I think I'll never forget this story. That's how horrific this was. Hope that little kid is at peace where ever he is now. My heart is still aching.

[@vncube551]

my heart breaks I just watched it now. I cried when Hatami cried.

[@milhouse14]

The child was abused and tortured just because the parents thought that he was gay. This is totally reprehensible and unacceptable. May the parents and the negligent social workers rot in prison.

[@darthvader6916]

Milhouse omg that’s horrible there is special kind of hell for these people

[@yeseniaayala848]

The social workers were found not guilty.

[@melodyivy9024]

@@yeseniaayala848 why should they be found guilty. They didn't commit the crime. They are human and I am sure over worked as teachers are!

[@sandrosoler9995]

Actually the workers weren't found not guilty, they were never tried. The Appeals Court threw the case

[@Mostpuppets]

I was watching a video where they said the caseload should be 16 per worker and in court one of the workers said he had 200. It's ridiculous.

[@gtaflix]

Of all Netflix crime documentaries this one was hardest to watch...

[@sharcam2010]

the part where they showed his pics holding the “MOM” and his Mother’s Day project. I really can’t stop crying.

[@joannacasas7194]

I been trying to watch it but I know I wont be able to handle it 😭

[@iammexican802]

joanna casas I am in the same situation, I can’t bring myself to watch it.

[@Adoreliaj]

Averon Destinee yes I couldn’t stop crying after that.

[@ImYahyaTv]

I struggled man

[@miah6613]

I did a presentation on Gabriel my sophomore year of high school (I’m a senior now). The class was gasping and silent. I cried making it. Glad that more people are becoming aware of his story and that we can learn from this horrific situation.

[@harleyloves3572]

Miah This makes me so proud, I’m glad you made your presentation about him. There isn’t a lot of students that will take on such a serious presentation.

[@MeraNenoAdventures]

Why this two make this in him not his b4other and sister why him ???

[@miah6613]

Samar madeeh I’m sorry, I don’t understand your question

[@MeraNenoAdventures]

@@miah6613 they didnt ro anything with the other two kids in the same home why his mother did that to him not other kids ???

[@shyshy8788]

What I found amazing was the social worker with the short white hair. Singing the praises of the social workers and how they were doing their jobs. Her lack of perspective was astounding. They did not do their jobs. They let a child die. In horrific circumstances. I screamed at the tv, I cried when i read an article about Gabriel. I prayed for him. This child like many before him and many will come after are just forgotten by the people who are paid to protect them. You can't be harmed now Gabriel, and finally you have all the love that you ever wished for. Because we all feel you, we all love you.

[@taylorloch2632]

That piece of trash bashing the teacher made my blood boil. Like oh if it was my student I wouldn't let them out if they got shot by a BB gun. That teacher called multiple times and the social worker did nothing.

[@Ginstereeno]

@@taylorloch2632 yep! It’s called passing the buck! She annoyed the heck out of me too!!

[@Redwoodtree34567]

@@taylorloch2632 ikrrr!! I was so angry Goodness!! Wanted to give her a great lesson from my laptop screen

[@Md-gq4yx]

I was furious how she kept saying they were good workers and trying to blame the teacher, like where is your empathy woman!!! And by hearing her talk I am not surprised it got to this point at all!

[@randomlyswatching9481]

That was a KAREN 🤣

[@BaiBailey7]

The reason abuse slip through cracks is because Child Services and DHS will tell you when they are coming to your house and sometimes interview the kid in front of the abuser

[@edgardorodriguez3710]

Maybe so but on the other hand we cant allow government to just walk into your house and run around doing whatever they want it's a double edge sword

[@BaiBailey7]

Edgardo Rodriguez yeah but it makes it to where I can hurry and clean everything up before they get there

[@edgardorodriguez3710]

@@BaiBailey7 I understand where u you are coming from and I agree these bastards that abuse children need to be locked up and watched but if u give cps the ability to just walk in anytime they want it goes against most people for beliefs about keeping government out of there personal lifes. I think if there's real evidence of physical abuse like in this case then yeah they shouldn't announce there coming but if its just an accusation then no. But obviously the system failed this little boy and that's the sad part

[@odgatson]

EXACTLY!! They did my little cousin that way last year!!! Asked her questions in front of the sorry abusive mother and called my cousin a liar! 6 months later she's in a mental hospital for attempting suicide!

[@BaiBailey7]

QuJust AsIam QuJust AsIam Yeah it happened in a documentary I was watching.The person asked questions in front of the mom and the mom ended up killing two of the kids and she had a lot of them and there were multiple times that Child Services was called like one of them that died even ran away to child services.

[@daze4931]

This just proves that not everyone deserves to be a parent.

[@MimiTheHamster]

Daisy Leyva not everyone deserves to be alive. I say these “people”get hacked alive and left to rot in the trash where they belong

[@NoIdea68]

Daisy Leyva Well duh

[@NoIdea68]

MimiTheHamster Hit the nail on the head

[@leronictronic3435]

Daisy Leyva this just proves not everyone deserves to live

[@tenzo8755]

I’ve always thought people shouldn’t become parents if they are not capable of providing a healthy emotional/resourceful lifestyle for the child. If it happens unplanned, that’s another thing.

[@safford07]

This has to be the most disturbing and heartbreaking documentary I've ever watched.

[@theawsomeauger2063]

The part where Gabriel’s sister said that she wished to have said sorry for not having him play with her or her friends DESTROYED me.😢😭 May he RIP🙏❤️

[@aprilwillis6854]

I just finished this. SO MANY TEARS. The prosecutor did an outstanding job being the voice for that precious little boy. My heart hurts to bad.

[@luis_6068]

I'm afraid to watch it I dont think I'm going to I already read all these sad comments.

[@aprilwillis6854]

Joseluis Garcia it’s honestly heartbreaking. And now the storyline is all over my KZbin feed 😢 it’s worth a watch. Hopefully Netflix is helping the two siblings with the $$$ it’s racked in.

[@luis_6068]

@@aprilwillis6854 tbh I was a victim of child abuse from my father so I wouldn't want to watch it.

[@takestwo8331]

@@luis_6068 I hope you have better life and being loved. Hope every day of yours is filled with happiness

[@luis_6068]

@@takestwo8331 well thank you for your kindness and god bless you.

[@idontevenknow7166]

He was being abused and treated like crap and he still smiles for those pathetic people you call parents😔

[@wendymaldonado1263]

Idontevenknow as a new mother , I can’t even fathom how kids are so strong and endurers 😭😭 breaks my heart how they can still be able to smile through all the pain& torment. I love Gabriel & all these poor innocent kids going through this at this moment 🙏🏻 I haven’t had the courage or strength to see this. Please god help them. Mothers hug your babies closer appreciate them & their love for you for it will be a love that is eternal

[@thekat4493]

@@wendymaldonado1263 Congratulations on becoming a mom! I think some day you should see this, but not any time soon. It's really hard to process. I don't even have kids, but this affected me in a way nothing else ever has. I was a mess for more than a week after. I feel so bad for all the kids in his class and for all the first responders who tried to save him the night he died. I can't imagine what that must have been like.

[@nanettevalencia5849]

He was very brave

[@rachelrosario5795]

i can’t be the only one who actually thinks the teacher did what she could... i see one too many people say that she should have taken him home or take him to the hospital or keep him at school like sure but the mom would be notified or call about where gabriel was and charge the teacher for kidnapping and probably would have done time and got fined a huge chunk of money! california laws are so much different than other state laws... if she did take him to the police remember the officer who threatened gabriel on multiple occasions for lying, what if he just so happened to check him out! she called and called but the principal told her to stay out of it because it’s not the schools system to investigate, police went to the apartment and didn’t care, social workers didn’t care, and everyone around didn’t care! she did what she was trained to do as a teacher and she feels guilty! please remember who we really need to blame which are the horrible social workers and police if they had done their job properly and took mrs. garcia’s calls seriously IT IS EASIER SAID THAN DONE

[@constantine9142]

I agree she legit did everything she could since day one! And shes the one that kept his mother's day project and pictures not the damn social workers or mother. I truly think she loved that kid more than his own mother ever did. This documentary was so hard to watch cause he so similar to my son. I don't cry much from movies and etc but this one had me crying so many times. I even thought about waking my kid up for a hug while watching this.

[@crysdee461]

I don’t think the mom would care if Gabriel was gone if the teacher “kidnapped” the kid. The “mother” from what I hear was extremely abusive and seemed to not have any love for him so why would she alert everyone if he’s gone? Idk part of me feels like I would take him home too until something was done! But I understand we have to be realistic about the situation and teachers are limited... I work with kids after school and if I saw or knew anything like this... omg! Man I swear I couldn’t stomach it. I couldn’t rest until he was out of that house and away from those monsters.

[@rachelrosario5795]

Crystal Aggrey because the police or someone would have no choice but to look at the kid and then the mom would still be in huge trouble if the teacher did anything to prove the abuse... i agree that the mom wouldn’t care but now that police and social workers are showing up having the kid be put forward since they only talked to the mom would ruin her “perfect life” still probably putting her in prison

[@constantine9142]

@@crysdee461 nah she would care, not cause she loved him but he was her property.

[@juliafelix5666]

She didn't do the best she could, she knew what was happening to him and she should have called the police not the social services again

[@PatilRoupelian]

I blame that idiot grandfather who with his own homophobia took that child away from his loving uncle and his partner only cause he didn't believe a gay couple should raise a child. He was loved and happy there.

[@CoyotePretty27]

I doubt anyone knew that Pearl and Isauro would do this to Gabriel. His grandfather loved Gabriel too.

[@CoyotePretty27]

Those 2 uncles passed away too and now they are together in heaven ❤️ his grandma too.

[@briefthings]

@@CoyotePretty27 They must have had a sense of sum. In one of the episode the uncle literally said Pearl said “can you come take your baby he is pissing me off” something like that AND her sis said she knew Pearl would hurt someone, she just did not think it would be her son.

[@briefthings]

@@CoyotePretty27 aww really? At least they are all at peace

[@tessagodsAsset3N21]

Exactly, sentiments EXACTLY!!!

[@maggie1252]

Social workers never asked to see Gabriel when they came to his house unbelievable. RIP angel we failed you as human beings.:(

[@rhondahoward8025]

That just floored me. _All you had to do was ask to see Gabriel._ The siblings said the mother and boyfriend would often hide Gabriel in "The Box" and gag him so he wouldn't make noise when social workers came. Imagine if one of them said, "I'm not leaving until I see Gabriel." Imagine if one of them simply removed his clothes. Imagine if he was taken to just _one_ doctor. And they saw the untreated rib fractures, the BB pellets lodged inside his body, the cut on his penis, the rope marks on his legs from being tied up, etc. What if just once, proper procedure was followed and Gabriel was questioned AWAY from his abusers. Brought to a child advocacy center. A safe place. It would not have taken much to save him.

[@nissaforyou]

@@rhondahoward8025 YES how does a Social Worker leave and NOT see the child. I mean did they have silly puddy as a brain 🧠. It kills me.

[@rhondahoward8025]

@@nissaforyou I worry about the siblings as well, because they are gonna have survivor's guilt for the rest of their lives. The sister expressed guilt in her police interview, saying that she wished she played with Gabriel more. The cop told the brother that what happened wasn't his fault, but I doubt that was enough. It'll never be enough.

[@aquamarine2416]

exactly! what kind of social workers are they so stupid really they were supposed to talk with Gabriel!

[@rhondahoward8025]

@@aquamarine2416 And the sad part is that this will continue to happen, again and again, because the system is fundamentally broken.

[@2ndround415]

Wow, I’m so glad his little short life gets more attention. This story has haunted me and I hate that there are thousands of children in the US that die like this every year and their suffering goes unnoticed because it’s uncomfortable for viewers. Hopefully this brings more light to the FAILURES of the child protection agencies across the US. I encourage ppl to google child deaths with CPS involvement.

[@2ndround415]

I would also like to add that I used to hear these stories and think, where were the teachers, family members etc...SOOO many of these cases, the families were involved and the ones REPORTING things, teachers reported..CPS did nothing and then doubled down on their nothing.

[@margaretlopez8351]

So true!

[@jazminlima-lotfi3202]

Agree agree agree, my 5 year old reminds me of Gabriel they look alot alike and I have cried for this poor boy more than I have for anyone else and I don’t even know him. My heart hurts for him I know he is rejoicing in heaven with the other angels. I cannot believe those 2 “things” are being kept alive. I know it’s wrong of me to think that, but everyone involved and dis nothing needs to rot in hell and may their minds torture them for the rest of their lives

[@missnikiny]

Jazmin Lowe this story haunted me too I couldn’t sleep it haunted me

[@judyking4405]

"Open the door to see who loves you" that part broke me💔

[@hamzaziane3016]

I broke down sobbing at the part .. and him holding the letters spelling mom .. 😥😥

[@weetbixkid2051]

@Kayzi Shedi it was his Mother's Day project he made for his "mother".

[@blancadelgadillo142]

@@hamzaziane3016 😭😭😭😭😭

[@tatiana1980qq]

Да, этот малыш до последнего любил и ждал маминой любви...

[@user-qk1xg7gz6x]

She was a heartless soulless devil woman her karma will be with her for years.. And her soul will burn

[@Kriptz]

I watched this with my girlfriend and trust me, I'm a tough man. I can count the times I have cried in my life on a hand.... But as soon as I heard that he made a gift card to his mother and that when she would open the door she would see him and she would love him... At that moment I collapsed... He wrote "I will be good"... Probably because she would constantly tell him how bad he was behaving so that she had a reason to beat him up and lock him up in that cabinet.. To think that it was 2 weeks before he was killed and that he probably went through so much hate and so much pain but he kept her in his heart... thinking that she would love him....That thought in my mind... It hurts.

[@valjeanlee7060]

I almost cried reading this..

[@mariamk6040]

@@valjeanlee7060 me too

[@curlyfits]

😭

[@mimib.2637]

Kids are separated from their undocumented immigrant parents but no police officers, social workers were able to take Gabriel to his other family... UNBELIEVABLE!

[@anaangel5434]

GREAT POINT!!! AGREE 100%

[@kordova2182]

And it's the parents fault. They know well that what they are doing is illegal and they will get separated yet they do it anyways.

[@emileequezada9443]

kordova2182 it isn’t the parents fault, it’s the systems fault. if it didn’t take over 10 years to get citizenship, people would come legally. but they have no choice when they don’t have food to feed their kids

[@Jen-ss8mc]

@@kordova2182 No, take that somewhere else.

[@LCx829]

Emilee Quezada so don’t have kids if you can’t feed them. Don’t expect America to pay your way because you can’t afford to live.

[@LaughingBuddha-rf4xr]

I'm pissed off the parents get to stay alive in prison, with three meals a day, free healthcare and rec time, while the little boy died a painful death, and suffered alot of torture.

[@LeonardLuzon]

Maybe if I was the relative of that kid, I'll beat the shit out of them but the law of the land still stands. Life imprisonment without parole for Pearl and Death penalty for Isauro. These worthless parents are spending of their time thinking what they have done to their kid until they die. Karma is a bitch.

[@DellonS]

Isauro is likely getting tortured every night.. the only thing criminals hate most, are criminals who touch kids.. pearl should be on death penalty.. pure trash

[@uberfrozenglow]

The only consolation we can get is the hope of other inmates making them scared of waking up every day for the rest of their lives

[@DRu.913]

@@DellonS unfortunately not the boyfriend as he is on death row so he's alone in a cell. The mother has life so I hope she is getting what she deserves from her cell mates!

[@bigblackape3730]

Dellon Stefanus pearl is getting tortured too probably, because there is mother’s in prison

[@TreyTruth619]

The crazy part is there’s kids getting abused every second of this video

[@ajsekhon77]

Facts and Facts

[@farrah5626]

So true. 😔😥

[@svw3734]

@Punk Rock J exactly! And that's what gets me the most. People only react when it's already to late. If people did step up and listen to the child he would have his 15th birthday this year..

[@wattakesselly6463]

Trey-Heru we just have to pray for them

[@kjlandon9140]

My aunts a foster mom. Her and her husband have three adopted kids But she can’t talk about some stuff, but 20+ years of being a foster mom clearly messed her up. The worse I know of was a young teen (she fostered 8-14 year olds) had a such a horrific childhood he had the worst ptsd and violently assaulted her. She couldn’t keep him, but she did stand up for him. She stopped fostering after it happened but the kid just couldn’t break the cycle He had only been there a year. But the things that happened to him prior were beyond horrific. These kids are messed up and they did nothing. They were just born.

[@Bythesea449]

This documentary traumatized me more than any other. I wouldn’t have clicked on it had I known what it was about first. To Gabriel, I know that you are a little healer in the sky helping all the other kids laugh and play and be at peace in the afterlife. You touched the hearts of millions of people and you didn’t realize it. The entire time I watched your documentary I pictured hugging you. I am so sorry that this happened to you. You are an angel.

[@ivetteortiz150]

His mother plead guilty so she wouldn't receive the death sentence. Yeah, she's afraid to died when her poor angel was dying slowly each day in her hands. What a coward. Both a-holes hope someone tortures them in jail.

[@leronictronic3435]

Ivette Ortiz tbh it better for her to suffer in Jail than to die but at least if god is real she’ll eat cat litter in hell (she got beat up in jail and I’m so happy id pay to see the footage

[@bloobl3207]

Ivette Ortiz they cut her with tuna tin lids and poured hot coffee on her. mission accomplished

[@jazztrumpet-8246]

@@bloobl3207 that's minute to what she did to her own child.

[@bloobl3207]

Manny Rivera I know, she deserves way worse.

[@weetbixkid2051]

@@bloobl3207 she'll get a lot more than that for the rest of her life anyway lol I'm happy with that! 🤷🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️

[@playwithkenito]

He was removed by the system from the safest place he was in. He was taken away to be put in that place. For his life to end this way. He died alone with no one. Because everyone failed him 😭 we love you Gabriel 🤍🕊

[@gudalpesanz]

I say it was his grandparents fault because they didn't believe his uncle should've been parenting him for the soul reason that he is gay and he had a partner. His relatives should've taken immediate steps to adopt him whether it was the uncle or grandparents.

[@graciemay3593]

@@gudalpesanz yes

[@zeehashem9374]

If I ever have a child, I'm naming her/him Gabriel, in honor of Gabriel Fernandez ❤️

[@extravv4699]

No you wont

[@zeehashem9374]

Extravv you’re cute

[@extravv4699]

@@zeehashem9374 ok

[@who-sr9nn]

a girl?

[@zeehashem9374]

Arianna TV in Arabic , Gabriel means angel, so the name is universal

[@dv518611]

Gabriel, I never met you and I have never had the chance to visit your memorial. It breaks my heart to pieces to know how your sweet selfless innocent soul was taken away. You were so strong and brave to have endured it til your last breath. Your story will forever impact the many hearts of people...you will truely never be forgotten. May your smile, warm eyes and gentle heart keep shining through. Rest in Power little Angel 💚

[@detectivecats3392]

This series is so traumatic. But every parent NEEDS to see this. Just to understand the evil that does exist.

[@gabrieladiaz4678]

Detective Cats tha so acare

[@lolacookie453]

EVERYONE needs to see this PERIOD regardless of whether they are a parent or not.

[@breeannwalker8309]

Not traumatic, welcome to life, it's real. Happens too often

[@LCx829]

Breeann Walker if you don’t think this is traumatic there is something wrong with you.

[@detectivecats3392]

L H thank you for being honest.

[@miledytrujillo2298]

I can’t look at a picture of Gabriel and not feel guilty.

[@tatiana1980qq]

Вы знаете, я испытываю те же чувства...

[@pepalaguarra8248]

Same

[@SassanMedia]

That’s a little overdramatic, but at least your heart is In good place

[@miledytrujillo2298]

@@SassanMedia tf? I’m allowed to feel however I want.

[@SassanMedia]

@@miledytrujillo2298 Sure, but don’t get pissy with me

[@oliviakittens5471]

My dad is in this . he was interviewed. He was the security guard at the social workers office . and he told the actual social workers that Gabriel didnt look so good , that he looked beat up, and hurt, etc and they did nothing /:

[@j3n3va]

Bless your Dad for speaking up, had his concerns not been dismissed Gabriel could have been saved. So heartbreaking :(

[@knightfall209]

Is your dad the one that said Gabriel was burnt I wish more was done thank god your dad took it more serious than the dispatcher Rest In Peace Gabriel

[@gettingfitwithb3022]

My daughter was in this as well the little girl who was talking

[@paulinac5517]

SugarBunnny That’s scary this world becomes more wicked ! God protect these children please lord.

[@bradleyfoss8933]

Yup they all have 150 kids on their roster so what does it matter..

[@ChibiNatsukiX3]

Sometimes me and my mom drive by the apartment where Gabriel used to live and see his memorial tree. It’s mind boggling how a case of child abuse went so wrong in so many ways that ended up costing a child his life because everyone around him failed him.

[@kiaq1153]

Is it still decorated?

[@ChibiNatsukiX3]

@@kiaq1153 Pretty sure it is. I haven’t been by that area since a year ago so I’m not really sure

[@fabian.contrerass]

@@ChibiNatsukiX3is is. I passed there yesterday.

[@petrinajc]

As someone who works in policy and my wife who is a social worker, Los Angeles has the worst training of social workers. We both are from the Bay Area moved to LA two years ago, and we are shocked on how behind this county is in structure & policy. There are so many non-profits who hire non-experienced workers who allow their own personal bias get in the way of the work. There is also the issue of funds being cut, case workers can have over 30 Clients and they get overwhelmed because the organization or county can’t hire enough due to budget cuts. This is what we call in Public Policy a “Wicked Problem” there are layers upon layers of problems with the system of social work.

[@thelowgradehero4361]

Social workers in Palmdale are the worse.

[@constantine9142]

@@robinroupe9940 yup but the Stephanie one made me so damn angry. Especially seeing her repress herself from shaking her head no all pissed at court.

[@aurora4110]

So many people failed this poor innocent child, and it breaks my heart, I don’t know if I’ll watch and only because it’s just so heartbreaking.

[@barbie8640]

Allie Sandoval I watched the first episode and don’t know If i can continue the series because of how heart wrenching it is

[@anthonygutierrez3716]

I'm in the 4th episode and is so sad and it gets you angry.

[@cachetona4794]

Allie Sandoval face reality it’s real life

[@all4onw428]

@@anthonygutierrez3716 Yes very angry! Big ups to the security guard.

[@aaronmoran46]

@@barbie8640 it gets worse as you keep watching

[@doangibson1371]

I binged watched the whole series last night. I won’t spoil it for the pending viewers but it does progressively touch every emotion. You start with sorrow and empathy...then anger will set in

[@jamjam3712]

How many episodes?

[@doangibson1371]

Jam Jam 6 episodes

[@ipukeglitter435]

I did not know what to feel. Angry or sad. I just felt both at the same time and nothing has made me feel that way. Both emotions at once. One minute I was so angry at the people who failed him. Then seeing his baby pictures hearing what they had done to him I felt sad but also angry. These emotions are hard to explain when you hear what other humans can do to a beautiful baby.

[@fer6677]

Doan Gibson what is the name

[@Vann-jn3jc]

thank you for not spoiling 😭 appreciate it

[@galaxygirl7122]

The fact that he went through all this pain and torture from his mother, he still made a mother's day craft for her. Was so sad. And to know it was 2 weeks before he got killed, was heartbreaking😢 It looked like she didn't get it because his teacher said he left it on his desk. In a way, I'm glad the mother didn't get it. She didn't deserve it. She didn't deserve the love and care Gabriel had for her.

[@DinoTaken]

He was prob forced to

[@MrSolarkh]

And this is why Netflix will always be the best streaming service

[@slkcld3008]

Yeah

[@aleem603]

Tell dem nah!

[@yungcerel1021]

debatable

[@interlude44]

Facts !!!!

[@sonaliginige9542]

@Emanuel Ismerio LMAO? What is funny about this??

[@jenlina2326]

I can’t believe how much I have cried and cried watching this. I finally got to the end and I’m still crying. For the past two days thinking how and why they were so evil to this poor beautiful boy and not understanding why couldn’t someone just help him get out of there. The sweet mother day card he made for his mom really breaks my heart so so much he smiled in those pics and hold the letters up of MOM so proud of the card he made for her. He just wanted to be loved. I wish he would of stood with uncle and the partner. I feel Like he was in good hands and that they truly care and loved him so much. He seemed happy healthy and full of life when he was with them. If I was his teacher I would have not let him go home. After seeing how obviously bad he looked. I would done everything in my power to somehow keep him from going back home even if it meant losing my job for it. Rest In Peace Gabriel you were beautiful kind little angel who left the world too soon. You are in a better place now.

[@justinflores165]

Saddest documentary I've ever watched, every single time you thought the situation involving Gabriel's death couldn't get any sadder there was always another layer to the story that just made things 10x worse. Really pulls at the heart strings

[@reginehunter]

I now have secondhand trauma from this series. I watched this back in February. I have thought of Gabriel every single day since then. I keep seeing the images of him in my head. This story is heartbreaking.

[@nissaforyou]

Me too, I just can't get my heart to move on. He is safe now, wherever he is.

[@mariamk6040]

Same I think about him every single night..

[@831zapata]

THANK YOU NETFLIX THIS ANGEL NEEDS HIS VOICE HEARD 🥺🥺

[@slkcld3008]

Yeah really

[@Moccachocolata]

Finished watching it. I still cant understand how a child with black eyes, missing teeth and patches of skin scraped off his head is telling you his mother shot him in the face with a bb gun... and you let him go back home. That is not a “mistake” that was made, that is ignoring obvious signs and frankly not caring.

[@justtia6567]

I'm not one who gets emotional, but I definitely cried throughout this WHOLE DOCUMENTATION . I lost sleep after watching this! Blowing kisses to heaven for Gabriel and all the other children who have lost their lives to abuse📿. Praying for those who are currently suffering in silence as well. 🙏

[@alighazi1888]

aameen Ya Allah bi Rehmatika Ya Mujeebu Ya Wahhabu Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum

[@ithinkiknowme6450]

Then for that we gotta stop being homophobic too , you know.. allah can hear your prayers but he also see your intentions and mindset..

[@ceecee8766]

I cried watching this documentary! It broke my heart when his sister said she didn’t play with him and he was always alone ! Imagine how alone and hurt this poor innocent boy felt! Everyone deserves to feel love ! I wish I could give him a hug . I wish they took it seriously, only the teacher really tried her best and the guy who worked at the gain company . Sleep in perfect peace Gabriel , you are in a much better place now .

[@Grandcathedral]

Ive never felt so awful after watching something. If I were his teacher I never would have let him go home.....ever .Im in school thinking of switching majors after this ....poor baby the system failed him watching one disappointment after another . He was a beautiful child and was so innocent ...disgusting .

[@blingeefairy]

You would have done time in jail Sarah. Legally you cannot hold a child ''hostage''. Don't get me wrong. I'm a teacher too. I'm with you. They system failed this little boy.

[@laurennicole6195]

@Joshua Rivers I agree. I'd rather go to jail then know I did nothing to save that kid. After he told me that he only gets hit more when that lady is called and especially after that last time he showed up looking like a "cat" I would have held him hostage all I needed too. Because at least when the cops showed up. I could be a voice in defending this kid. Demanded he sees a doctor. Hell, I would have called a doctor myself! But at the same time, I don't blame the teacher. Yes, she let the kid down, but she did what she was supposed to do. It wasn't her job to go up and beyond. She did her job. It's more than I can say for the rest of the people involved in this case.

[@user-fb7wu9eb7d]

@@blingeefairy I am a Teacher as well. To be honest, i would do anything to protect my students. No one doubts she was scared, but Gabriel would show up EVERYDAY beaten. One time you don't do nothing besides calling, ok, i get you don't know what to do but seeing him like that for months? I honestly don't get how that Teacher could sleep at night letting that kid go home everyday for that amount of time. I just can't wrap my head around it. She told the principal to take pictures of him and talk about this situations and she was denied so she just left it. I literally would rather to risk my job instead of letting a kid die.

[@cyasis9143]

The authorities, his teacher, his grandparents, his aunts, his uncles, his cousins, the government, the social workers, the police, any adult that looked this boy in the face whilst he had clear psychical injuries all failed this little sweet, innocent angel. There is a place in hell for each and every adult who failed Gabriel. Rest In Peace sunshine I hope you are smiling and receiving endless amounts of love in heaven .

[@hotbeaner5903]

The teacher tried

[@Miklo_1]

I don't agree. The teacher did all she could. And if she or a family member takes the kid, they are commiting a crime. If they cannot prove that the kid is being abused the kidnap charges will stick. You cannot blame the teacher or the family. There are channels that must be followed. I get your point though because someone should be willing to lose their life for a kid but how many people actually do. More people are focused on helping animals than children these days. Should they be blamed also? How many people do you see in line to adopt? Instead you see millions of mothers butchering their kids in their own womb. Yes we can blame the "doctors" but the mother made the decision ultimately.

[@constantine9142]

@@hotbeaner5903 I agree the teacher and some of the family getting shit on isn't right. If they would of ever done anything then for sure they would of never been able to help him especially with that social worker. That social worker Stephanie whatever would of helped the damn mother go after them legally. That Stephanie one has no excuse. She deserves some jail time at least a year for this.

[@juliafelix5666]

The teacher did nothing, after calling the social service 3 times she should have called the police at school

[@alexsmith1207]

@@juliafelix5666 She did, well the school did too. She couldn't do anything above like keeping him, that's like kidnapping or crime. The police department failed him not the teacher!

[@royh2618]

Saddest line i heard in the series about Gabriels love for his mom: " She couldn't see his love for her".

[@blingeefairy]

She was unable to recognize love because she had lost her ability to love. She was an abused person herself that turned rotten instead of better.

[@based7900]

No child should grow up begging for love from his/hers parents, it should be automatically given. Rest easy gabe Ik you’re in good hands up there 💔😔🙏🏻

[@brandonmaddox4862]

If you watch this, be prepared to be angry and sad, this will infuriate you, especially if you’re a parent

[@tessagodsAsset3N21]

I Agree... My Soul is Still grieving.

[@sy_dianne5224]

I am not a parent and this traumatized me

[@brandonmaddox4862]

@@sy_dianne5224 The first time I watched I was shaking with rage

[@Blanquita20]

This is going to be emotional and I'm going to get pissed off but I was glad to see in this trailer that the attorney went after the social workers by dropping the ball.

[@michaelhart7282]

Blanquita20 don’t count the victories just yet, watch the whole Thing

[@Blanquita20]

@@michaelhart7282 haven't counted any victories yet trust me

[@atriptoasia6979]

Yep I cried , A LOT watching this everything they did to him was terrible

[@lisaallison3181]

Sad that after the judge agreed to prosecute them, the took the case to a court of appeals and won. They were never prosecuted again after that, :/

[@2ndofdecember789]

I keep thinking of him making his mom the Mother’s Day gift. What if he thought if he made her something really nice she would stop abusing him. Breaks my heart 💔 rip beautiful Gabriel ❤️

[@nonijay9568]

That's what I thought too especially the adorable coupons that one of them said "I will be good" 💔😭 my soul shattered and yet he smiled for the photo seeing him all bruised up

[@whatsthisthen9271]

Krissy Kakes I was crying over this... this literally broke my heart... after all the things that she and her bf did to him, he still loved his mother so much... he just wanted to be loved, and probably the last thing he though about before he died was that nobody loves him, and nobody cares for him... I can‘t believe how people can be like that... I‘m crying so hard now, omg😭💔

[@t3shotta]

Bro, Isauro should be given cat litter for his last meal.

[@2mara]

He will die on death row they have not done an execution since 1991...

[@josephleonard6695]

@@2mara well i wanna see him get executed... and that Asian juror who voted not guilty will sit beside me and share the popcorn

[@eyooitsmels6839]

not last meal, but his entire meal

[@ts7308]

Tam D. He wasn’t killed yet??

[@tomiz17]

@@2mara 2006*

[@mikylasmith1801]

I cried when they displayed the last photos at the hospital...when the part came about the kitty litter...and the part about his ribs...poor baby boy...he was the same age as my oldest grandson...heartbreaking...RIP Gabriel 💛

[@Sami_Gkl]

That one juror who was contradicting to others pissed me off. How can someone see all of that evidence and still want that heinous murderer to live or even give him chance to defend himself. I cried the first 5 minute of this series when i heard the nurse talk about how Gabriel was found. That broke my heart. I wanted to watch the whole thing so that Gabriel got justice. RIP Gabriel ❤️ 😢

[@PMS..24]

Same here the first 5 mins.....😓

[@karlsjr2985]

Although I was mad about it as well , he made some valid points to his arguments .

[@karlsjr2985]

6lack Cherokee of course it shouldn’t have been an excuse , I was just he made some valid points . Trust me I didn’t want to hear it but you know just kind of another way of putting it

[@lat2954]

Samikshya Shrestha Another person who let Gabriel down

[@asmrlacedwithpearls4310]

I completely understand where you’re coming from, but you need to rationalize that others don’t necessarily view things as most individuals do. Many believe the death penalty is immoral and unconstitutional. It’s taking another life regardless wether the life is redeemable or not. It’s a life and it’s based on personal ethical guidelines and beliefs. You can’t blame him for not agreeing with your terms of punishment.

[@fairieswearboots]

my daughter goes to the school that he went to, they put up a little memorial sign by a tree for him and every time i pass it i get the chills and it makes my heart break all over again. The system is unfair and broken, everyone in his life failed him. Rest in peace Gabriel.

[@starlam6089]

Heartbreaking to think about how much torture a precious child had to endure😢 for no reason!!

[@lisakennedy2138]

I Literally balled my eyes out watching this. The very people getting paid to protect this precious child failed him miserably. No more suffering sweetie. You earned your wings. Rest with God and the angels 💙😇🙏😇💙

[@anonymousgirl1790]

The lady in red defending the social workers was infuriating... saying that chunks of hair pulled from his head could be explained etc

[@2mara]

she was making me sick too

[@jenj1221]

She also blamed the teacher. Knowing the “law.” Teacher would be chargers for kidnapping if they brought them to police station or hospital without parent consent. Also, teacher handbook states “ no further investigation,” can be done by the school administration when it comes to these cases. Only people that can do anything were them. Yet they had the audacity to blame others. Of course this needs to change. A new bill needs to be passed allow teachers or good Samaritan’s to help.

[@anonymousgirl1790]

Alicia Rodriguez exactly she blamed the teacher ... who in fact was the only one who did her job correctly and was the only one who actually did her best to help Daniel

[@stacitowery3475]

Right? Even if the injuries were accidental, they still required medical attention .

[@invinciblecucumber]

Of course, they all cover each others.

[@pretty-nd-slayedhairextens7814]

They will take a child thats not in danger in a heartbeat. Backwards

[@amunoz1485]

Agreed that's pretty sad.

[@sst6358]

Pretty-nd-Slayed Hair extensions yes agree they did it to a girl l know and she was the kindest Mum l know , it was her ex accusing her of abuse , when it really was her ex 💔💔😭😭😭😭

[@adrianarogeligo]

It’s like they do it on purpose

[@93King]

@@xJG91x So how would you explain what happened to Gabriel Fernandez?

[@93King]

@@xJG91x I don't give a damn about the excuses and how you feel about what other people think. An 8 year old boy died and the system knew about it. You wanted to try and take a shot at someone who made a valid comment about the system, yet you have nothing to say for when something as blatant as this happens. There is a problem within the system, her pointing that out is not an opportunity for you to take shots at, especially when you have nothing to say when the system fails individuals like Gabriel Fernandez.

[@yumi3890]

A thing that really disturbed me is how the teacher saw him in those conditions and still menage to let him go home. I don’t blame her,but i would take that kid straight at my home and calling the cops on the parents. This case is heartbreaking and shows how people take actions only when someone dies.

[@alman8908]

Yeah but they coudlve sued you for kidnapping

[@M.Manique]

@@alman8908 would not have been kidnapping if the teacher called the cops straight away after getting to her home with the child and shown all the bruises and marks on his body

[@Silvercloud-cg7gs]

@@M.Manique That’s a hard one she is obviously riddled with guilt but she did try more than the so called professionals.

[@oceaneo4603]

So with all the people in this documentary (the mother, the mother's boyfriend, the cops, the social workers), you blamed the one whom actually tried to do something about it, to the point of leaving his seat empty in her class in his memory ? On what side are really on ?

[@justbecauseican1410]

The teacher or the first eyes. She is as responsible. They are taught to report abusive. She did nothing.

[@lizbiz9206]

isn't this the grandfather who said a child should not be raised by a gay couple and Gabriel was actually removed from the safest environment he was in, into a violent horrific environment. this case has really got me and I cannot believe how many HUMANS failed this innocent child. my heart is broken and ill never forget that face, so innocent in search of love and hugs... his last school project was a loving scrapbook made for his evil mom, how could a child still see love through all her cruelty...

[@eneaqyra4069]

He removed him from them because allegedly they molested him and he took the kid at his house

[@diving.deep.]

What happened to his uncle ?

[@blancadelgadillo142]

😭😭😭😭

[@lizbiz9206]

@@diving.deep. I'm wondering the same because he didn't appear in the Netflix docuseries. The docu-series shares pics of him and this beautiful boy.

[@lizbiz9206]

@The Brooklyn Introvert died with a broken heart. this is so sad to hear

[@ptiaptia7347]

All those lazy cruel social workers involved in Gabriel' case need to be in jail for a long long long time. Throw the key away.

[@andrealopez1325]

This case made me go into a deep depression. Being a mom, I could never understand how she could harm him, how could she allow harm to him. How could she not even shed a tear for him. His teacher was the advocate he needed and she was great and reported many instances but social services let him down. Those workers definitely need to be held accountable for his death.

[@cptnmochi]

Andrea Frias okay I’m sure it really really upset you but please don’t say it caused you to go into a deep depression, depression is a real mental health disorder it’s not just being sad and heartbroken it’s literally feeling nothing for months, years on end.

[@geegee260]

Angella Knight you know theres a difference between situational depression and clinical depression right? Know before you speak! Loud and WRONG.

[@arlnb1014]

Angella Knight how do you know that if you aren’t in her shoes?

[@lovelyjay2623]

Angella Knight We’re talking about a kid whose life was taken away and you’re more concerned about her comment about depression?

[@lili8686z]

I remember Adrian Jones's story and Victoria Martens stories, had me crying my eyes out, I'll never forget their stories, along w so many others...

[@olivialovesmusic]

this case broke me. that poor baby deserved the world. he’s in a better place❤️

[@batbrain7295]

May Allah bless you with happieness for eternity, sweet Gabriel. R.I.P

[@mysticmessyme7093]

When I saw his Mother’s Day card and he was smiling with all those bruises 💔💔💔

[@satlaren]

That is exactly where I cried too. I don't remember crying even for my dad's death. That image along with the teacher's monologue will forever be burned in my head. That subtle smile in the first picture spoke volumes of his yearning for love from his mother. Still hopeful that somewhere inside her there is a beautiful soul that reflects her external beauty. Its been 4 days since I have seen that and I cant stop thinking about those pictures. I have no one (no friends) to talk to about his story and is haunting me. Gabriel's story has made me realize how important it is to act based on your moral conscience and be brave and ready to face the consequences, when the system acts as a barrier. Here the system was worried more about parent's rights than children's rights. I would rather be in jail than have the torture and brutal death of a child on my conscience for rest of my life.

[@NameName-yj7lp]

It’s just terrifying to think about, he went through so much but made that like- he didn’t Have to but he did and god just I can’t put it into words

[@KimKim-dd6wj]

I've never forgotten about little Gabriel. I followed this case throughout and it has haunted me from day one. My heart broke for this precious child. While I feel the documentary is needed to shed light on a broken system, I wont be watching. Much too painful. Hopefully this documentary will be the much needed catalyst for change in social services.

[@Mostpuppets]

Yes that's what I hope for also

[@kathygonzalez7044]

Kim mur I 10000% agree with you. This story hit me so hard like nothing else. I cried so much watching the case and trying to figure out why?!? I will never understand. And I too will not be able to watch this documentary but I hope that with this .. change will happen! The system will protect the babies in this world that have no one else to protect them. Rest In Peace Gabriel. I hope he knows no one has forgotten him.

[@MedusaJellyFish300]

I feel your pain and suffering.

[@nonyebizzn1604]

I stayed up all night and day to watch it, I don't reccomend to watch it until you brace yourself, I felt so sick afterwards, I couldnt stop crying

[@luz5785]

Same, the moment I heard about It, I cried like I lost someone whom I loved. He really deserved better and I felt so sad that we heard about it after everything he went through.

[@directorme6669]

After postponing watching the documentary for a long time, I finally watched it over last year's Christmas! Man, nothing has ever given me such a huge heartbreak! Shed tears countless times while watching

[@FamiliaSuri]

Until Social Workers are held accountable for their negligence, the system will not change whatsoever. If you get into that line of work, you know well the responsibility that fall on your shoulders and like the saying goes “if you can’t handle the heat get the hell out the kitchen” everyday we loose a child due to negligence not only by those that hurts them but by those that are supposed to protect them. May he Rest In Peace knowing that he no longer is suffering at the hands of those that gave him life but took it without any remorse.

[@darthvader6916]

✨Suri✨ facts 👏

[@samlennon1788]

In the Victoria Climbie case (she was abused to death by a family member I believe) social workers went to where they lived and there were obvious signs of neglect and abuse but they did nothing, after Victoria died, quite a few social workers lost their jobs because of how poorly they worked on the case. I wish the shitty system would change, it's absolutely disgusting

[@peepza]

Well said 👏

[@FamiliaSuri]

Angel Johnson absolutely agree, I didn’t mentioned the teachers because in this case teachers did report the abuse but the social workers failed this poor child.

[@FamiliaSuri]

The mentality of that “It takes a village to raise a child” no longer exist. Not only should they lose their job but be charged with a felony, that’s when you will see some change because now they know that if their job is not done correctly not only will they lose their job but a free ride to jail is included in the package.

[@-kimtae8042]

What breaks me the most is that two weeks before his death he did a mother's day project and pose for the pictures where you can see his bruises but he was still smiling he made "coupons" For his mom that said "I will be good", " I will wash the dishes ", " Time for me and you" He still loved his mom, he just wanted her to love him.

[@danuk4000]

That part legitimately made me cry and I’m a 29 year old man

[@JrJr-it5wm]

THIS WAS THE SADDEST DOCUMENTARY IVE SEEN IN A WHILE VERY SAD NO ONE DEFENDED THIS LITTLE BOY ITS HURTFUL TO WATCH

[@jasminplays1605]

i 100% recommend this documentary. i’m only on the 4th episode and i’ve cried on the 3rd episode. i love how they made him talk, without him talking. have a good day everyone, stay safe

[@flpuckbunny1057]

It blows my mind that one of the jurors in the documentary wasn’t convinced that it was 1st degree murder.. how??

[@Cxndyfit]

FL PuckBunny Exactly! Then that same juror struggled when it came to the penalty stage

[@ABirdOnTheMoon]

@@Cxndyfit That juror is not a good man because he doubted that the defendant was evil O_O ... what more did you need to see to identify evil?

[@quirkypurple3]

Nerdy Snailie feed him cat litter and burn him with cigarettes and i think he’ll be able to define “evil” pretty easily... that dude was willfully blind and obtuse

[@ABirdOnTheMoon]

juicy peaches I found him scary. I won’t be shocked if he was found to be a criminal later on! He gives me weird vibes and I already think he shouldn’t be a juror. I am glad the party tried their best and stuck to their words! In some places, hung jury would’ve been called. Glad this wasn’t the case

[@user-qk1xg7gz6x]

That man was an odiot... He said how do you know if he was really evil. They should have said let's test it.. You go stay with him in his cell. If what that low life did was not evil I don't know what it. They showed that documentary to released hardened criminals and they Cried! And what was that scary witch poster the mom had on her wall. I hope she is getting best up every minute of her prison life.

[@patricia_im2bc4u]

This rocked me to the core. My heart was breaking while I watched. I had to pause watching after the 3rd episode because it was just horrible. I was in tears. I cannot fathom why this child should endure such level of torture. Why his mother would not protect her own child. I cannot get the image of his beaten up body out of my head and what he must have felt then. It simply is inhumane.

[@marievenice9379]

Patricia Viloria me too. Part 3 was so heartbreaking

[@jayvee001400]

This type of human deserve more than hell. Imprisonment and hell is still not enough to what they've done to those poor souls.

[@laurennicole6195]

ikr! Like Hell ain't bad enough!

[@ipukeglitter435]

They both deserve to be publicly executed. Hang them by their feet above a swamp.

[@audreya4075]

The mom got beat to death in jail the other day 😊😊

[@mirosebelelabissiere4819]

@@audreya4075 so did she die? Or is she still alive

[@audreya4075]

Mirosebele Labissiere She’s still alive I misunderstood the headline I read unfortunately

[@vdb000]

He would’ve been 18 this year. He missed out on such simple things from a young age and even more since passing away. I’ll never forget you Gabriel rip. ❤

[@lihouy1941]

The fact that he still loved his mother:(

[@sahabiyaa]

Who paused and cried watching this and said, how can someone do this to someone else or a child?🙋🏾‍♀️

[@anaangel5434]

Same here! I ask that whenever I hear about child abuse.

[@nawal10]

Me ;(

[@tashaglam4824]

I just finished, and damn... I've never been more emotionally destroyed in my entire life. Normally not a crier but I cried through each and every single episode. This boy was let down. And nothing that we say now can change the fact that he seamlessly was denied the right to live happily because of a horribly corrupt system. Hat's off Netflix. Yet again, another fantastically produced Documentary. Rest in Peace Gabriel Fernandez.

[@carolinacalderon282]

Gabriel's lawyer made me want to be a lawyer. All i want to do is help people and succeed doing so.

[@deadpoolo_o1406]

after watching this, i wished i could hug this kid so hard, tell him someone loves him and he is a good boy. that's all he wanted in life.

[@notsureiL]

I don't understand why the teacher didn't call the police or take him to the hospital for check up when she saw that the social worker didn't do nothing. The boy was shot with a BB gun. Hard not to judge the teacher even if I try not to. His so called mom and stepdad is the scum of the earth, low life. I don't care if mom had a hard life herself growing up. No excuse. She didn't hurt her two other children she knew right from wrong. R.I.P sweet Gabriel

[@lisaallison3181]

She stated that when she tried to take pictures or escalate it, the principal told her it "wasn't her job to investigate". She was there to only "report". :(

[@King82005]

Well what was she supposed to do? There were professional and personal lines that if she crossed she wouldn't be able to go back, and that's why she was conflicted. The pos principal didn't want to help at all. She did the Right thing. Don't bring the teacher in it, because she has to live with feeling like she could've done more. That's a huuuge burden to bare. She did more literally than anyone else. What was she supposed to do? Lose her job? In those situations it's very tough decision to make. Its very difficult.

[@Summer09824]

I think she did everything she could do within her power. She called the social worker multiple times. It’s DCFS and the police who actually visited the home that should have protected him and failed. Maybe if she called the police he still would have gone home and then who knows what would have happened to him.

[@yazzieg1957]

I personally would of gone the extra mile to save Gabriel but that’s just how I’m built/ set up.

[@reakishaclark4840]

Yazzie G right! IDC if I got fired for helping! This was a kid that needed HELP!

[@britbrat1127]

I’ve watched a man blow his head off on video and I felt like I was desensitized to everything because it didn’t effect me. I cried like an absolute baby, snot and all when I saw the pictures of that baby’s hands and his face and the weapons they used on him. I’m tearing up as I write this. I just wanted to reach through the screen and hug him so tight and let him know that he was loved and lovable. How can life be so cruel? Why did they hurt this baby like this?? We love you Gabriel 😢💔

[@avantikaupadhyay3066]

Two of the most heartbreaking scenes in the documentary for me was when he was making the mother's day card and when his sister said she refused to play w him and he just stood in the dark 😭😭😭

[@sy_dianne5224]

To me honestly it seemed like his friend from school was more heartbroken for him than his siblings...

[@nansugoi5471]

California appeals court dismissed all charges against the four social workers, with a three-justice panel of the 2nd District Court of Appeal issuing an opinion telling the lower court to drop the case. The original sentence was 10 years in prison for falsifying public records and child abuse. THE SOCIAL WORKERS FAILED GABRIEL. THEY DESERVE THE SENTENCE. HE DIED BECAUSE OF THEIR CARELESSNESS.