They testified about the bat, the BB guns, the box where Gabriel was confined, accusations that he was gay. To this day, Contreras says Gabriel's siblings don't let themselves have fun, no matter how much he tries. 1M views 2 years ago It has been seven years since parental child abuse took the life of 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez. "Children are still getting killed. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. 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. (Photo by Irfan Khan/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images), Isauro Aguirre was given the death penalty for the murder of Gabriel Fernandez. Gabriel's mother, Pearl Fernandez, and her boyfriend, Isauro Aguirre, were ultimately convicted of first-degree murder in the boy's death, with Pearl now serving a life sentence and Aguirre being held on death row after a jury found the boy suffered unprecedented abuse at the hands of his guardians who had custody of Gabriel for less than a year. Why No One Saved Gabriel Fernandez. She will never be released from prison. RELATED: Palmdale abuse case: Mother of slain 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez pleads guilty, Sunshine returns to SoCal on Thursday but cold temps stick around, World of Barbie to open next month at Santa Monica Place, Jupiter and Venus appear to 'kiss' in the sky. Michael passed away on Sept. 17, 2014, about a year after Gabriel. 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.. To this day, Contreras said Gabriel's siblings don't let themselves have fun, no matter how much he tries. Later investigations revealed Rodriguez had never received information detailing previous allegations that Pearl Rodriguez had neglected her other children. A position rejected by Hatami. But when they arrived, Isauro wasn't performing CPR. His memory has generated positive steps to save children. And in January this year, a motion to rehear the appeals court decision was denied and the criminal case against these four is not progressing further. During the trial, Isauro's defence team played his call to 911 when Gabriel stopped breathing. Paramedics had been called out to his house in Los Angeles by his mother Pearl, who claimed over the phone that he had slipped in the bathroom and hit his head. Gabriel Fernandez: Why did the 4 social workers' case not go to trial? Gabriel's memory in the household is so painful, they avoid it. We convinced herto give him to uswe picked Gabriel up from the hospital when he was three days old. The. 90 Day Fiance's Hamza's Green Card Status 'Battle' Amid Memphis Divorce, '90 Day Fiance' Star Memphis Smith Alleges Hamza Moknii Was 'Abusive', 90 Day's Hamza Requested Paternity Test for Daughter Amid Memphis Split. Email In Touch at contact@intouchweekly.com. One of the most distressing elements of Gabriel's case was that he wrote a suicide note, aged eight. Send it to us! As we previously reported in our guide to Gabriel's grandparents, the claim alleges, "in or about March of 2005, Pearl Fernandez turned over custody of her son Gabriel Fernandez to her parents, Robert and Sandra Fernandez stating she did not want Gabriel and had no love for the child.". 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. One of the most heartbreaking facts of his case is that he was then raised in two different loving homes before he was turned back to his sadistic mother. The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez 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. 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. PALMDALE, Calif. (KABC) -- This weekend marks seven years since parental child abuse took the life of 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez. The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez is streaming on Netflix now. "They can't fight for themselves, they can't speak out for themselves," said Deputy District Attorney Jon Hatami. Is Every Duggar Ridiculously Messy? Gabriel Fernandez: Who is Michael Lemos Carranza? Gabriel was first given to his great uncles, Michael Lemos Carranza and his partner David Martinez, where he spent around four years. Michael had raised and cared for Gabriel in the early years of his life, alongside his partner David Martinez. Her theory was that Pearl told authorities that it was bigger boys that were harming her son, not her and her partner. By the grace of a higher power, he convinced Pearl to . You see his pictures as a baby, he was always smiling. 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.'". One way or another," Contreras said. 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. Following this, Martinez was deported by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) back to his native El Salvador. Aguirre was found guilty of the same crime and was given the death penalty. In the early years of his life he lived with his Great Uncle but why did this change? At least those people are going to do their part and I know that children have been saved due to his story," Contreras said. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. RELATED: Slain SoCal boy had BB lodged in his groin area, nurse testifies. Gabriel's uncle Chris Contreras is breaking his silence. A new voice joined the outcry. In Pearl's custody, someone called to report that they thought Gabriel was molested by his uncle, but no one has confirmed this allegation. "Children are still getting killed. 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. "It's. On May 24, 2013, Gabriel Fernandez, an eight-year-old boy from Palmdale, California, who had been abused and tortured over a period of months, was murdered by his mother, Pearl Sinthia Fernandez, and her boyfriend, Isauro Aguirre, from whom he had received a beating two days earlier. Pearl pleaded guilty to first degree murder and was sentenced to life without parole. Unfortunately, they were his last eight months. The proposal is pushed by Gabriel's cousin Emily Carranza who pins blame on Gabriel's social workers. "Unfortunately, I think this is something that's going to affect them the rest of their lives. And having never tried to care for him before, why was she showing concern about his mental welfare now? Why are you guys saying that?' Michael was 46 years old at the time and his funeral arrangements were made in San . RELATED: Gabriel Fernandez case: Court says social workers won't face charges in Palmdale boy's death. PALMDALE, California -- This weekend marks seven years since parental child abuse took the life of 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez. Gabriel Fernandez: Who is Gabriel Fernandezs biological father. Investigators found all of Gabriel's clothing. Gabriel Fernandez: Inside Chowchilla State Women's prison, Pearl Fernandez and Isauro Aguirre are in prison for the murder of 8-year-old Gabriel. But his grandparents, Robert and Sandra Fernandez, say they always had custody of Gabriel and eventually took him in themselves. But things could have been so different for Gabriel if hed been allowed to continue living with other relatives. [Michael Lemos Carranza and David Martinez] were both very good with him, Elizabeth Carranza, Fernandez great-aunt, said in the documentary. Children are still getting murdered. 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[Robert] said that two gay guys shouldnt be raising a kid, Martinez said in the Netflix program. "As far as Canada, they come. Born on January 4, 1968, Carranza passed away on September 17, 2014, a little over a year after Gabriel's demise. "I love you so much that I will kill myself", it read. One way or another," Contreras said. Those who knew Gabriel best talked to ABC7 about the boy. As for where Michael is now, unfortunately, Gabriel's great uncle has passed away. 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. Just three days after he was born, Gabriel Fernandez was . Children are still getting tortured and this is after Gabriel," Hatami said. As Garcia described Gabriel's progress in her class, Fernandez blurted out of nowhere, "I don't hit my kids." "Oh OK," said Garcia. RELATED: Slain SoCal boy pepper-sprayed in face, forced to eat cat feces, brother testifies. However, medical staff instantly realised it was much worse as they noticed injuries covering his entire body. The evil actions of Pearl and her boyfriend Isauro Aguirre - torturing and murdering her eight-year-old son - have appalled viewers of Netflix s latest docuseries. I feel like they are here with me too.". "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. Those who knew Gabriel best talked to ABC7 about the boy. According to a cousin who runs a Facebook page in the little boys honor, Carranza passed away in September 2014, a year and a half after Fernandezs death in May 2013. Those who knew Gabriel best talked to ABC7 in Los Angeles about the boy. The head of DCFS says since Gabriel's death, the system has been overhauled. But two people - his great uncle and his partner - did care for him. In the docuseries, David said that Pearl told Michael to "come and get his kid" because he was crying and getting on her nerves. PALMDALE, Calif. -- This weekend marks seven years since parental child abuse. ", In the subsequent trial, Gabriel's brave siblings described how. He saw how it opened minds and hearts. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. His memory has generated positive steps to save children. Those who knew Gabriel best talked to ABC7 about the boy. His memory has generated positive steps to save children. Gabriel's memory in the household is so painful, they avoid it. In the new Netflix documentary series about his shocking case, The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez, the horrific facts of his torment are laid bare. David Martinez now lives in San Salvador - capital of El Salvador - after being deported from the US by ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement). 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. And there's momentum for "Gabriel's Law." There was no question that eight-year-old Gabriel had suffered tremendously, but there are many unanswered questions as to how his evil parents were able to get away with torturing him for so long. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. "What they did is almost as bad as what Pearl and Isauro did," added Contreras. He saw how it opened minds and hearts. 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. Before living with his grandparents and dying under his mother's custody, Gabriel Fernandez resided with his great-uncle Michael Lemos Carranza and Michael's partner, David Martinez. After having Fernandez, his mom, Pearl, decided she wasnt the right person to raise him. Martinez, who was featured in the documentary, explained, She didnt want him and the family didnt want her to have him. This marked the start of the worst period of Gabriel's life. 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He'd said he was going to take Gabriel to a barbecue, but they later found out he'd lied. I will love him until I die. Gavin Newsom, citing his personal sense of morality, suspended all executions for as long as he's in office. They testified about the bat, the BB guns, the box where Gabriel was confined, accusations that he was gay. It's all those emotions are there. You need to care," said Deputy District Attorney Jon Hatami. Later, ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) deported his partner David to El Salvador. A three-justice panel stated that there was no probable cause connected to child abuse or falsifying documents in a 2-to-1 opinion. However, Pearl and Aguirre called Gabriel gay and hurt him for acting in manners that they considered feminine. Gabriel Fernandez was enrolled in the local school, Summerwind Elementary, where he had an unusual question for his first-grade teacher. Netflixs documentary The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez explained to true crime viewers that Carranza was the one raising Fernandez from birth. All rights reserved. They claimed that Gabriel Fernandez was tortured, forced to eat cat Litter and his own vomit. 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. They wanted to prove he performed CPR as the boy was dying. It is not any easier.". After Gabriel's death, Robert and Sandra Fernandez filed a claim against Los Angeles Country, the LA DCFS, Gabriel's school district, the sheriff's office and many more organizations involved. READ MOREGabriel Fernandez season 2 release date: Will there be another series? However, in 2009, Gabriel left the care of Michael and David and lived with his grandparents until 2012. "As far as Canada, they come. Instead, she gave him to her uncle Carranza (Fernandezs great-uncle) and his partner, David Martinez. "In her mind," Hatami said of Pearl, "She's thinking that they were gonna get rid of him. I haven't been here [San Salvador] for 38 years. Aguirre was sentenced to death. Your guess is just as good as mine. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. 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. Isauro, however, denied the charge, and was ultimately sentenced to death in 2018 he's now on death row. Netflix's hit true crime show The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez mostly takes place in and around Palmdale, California, where the torture and brutal murder of the 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez took place. They need somebody else to do it, but especially during this time. "They can't fight for themselves, they can't speak out for themselves. THE uncle of 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez, who died after years of abuse at the hands of his mother and her boyfriend, has spoken out for the first time since the child's death in 2013. Social worker Stefanie Rodriguez and other representatives of child protection agencies also visited Gabriel's home on a number of occasions. In an interview with ABC7, Contreras finally broke his silence, to mark the seven years since Gabriel's deaeth. Copyright 2023 KABC Television, LLC. The series originally had included the Contreras family, but to allow more time for healing, Contreras requested that their part be taken out. "I know that those that have heard or seen his story. And there's momentum for "Gabriel's Law." He and his wife adopted Gabriel's siblings, the walking wounded. And if you don't, I think the public then should have the right to hold you criminally responsible," Hatami said. But Prosecutor Jon Hatami believed Pearl took Gabriel into her custody so she could claim more welfare benefits. His memory has generated positive steps to save children. The power for change, Hatami says, is reflected in a growing memorial. During the last eight months of his life, Gabriel was the victim of child abuse which e -------------------------------------------------------------------------Please Click SubscribeTV News, Previews, Spoilers, Casting Scoop, Interviews, Television News, Ratings, TV Show Reviews, TV - News, Pictures, Videos, Entertainment, #GabrielFernandezWhy, #GabrielFernandez, #leave, #GreatUncle, #care#Netflix Seven years later, Gabriel's story has traveled worldwide. Heartwarming footage in the documentary showcases pictures of Michael, David and Gabriel playing together and celebrating Christmas. They would take him everywhere, he would always be clean and happy. Robert Fernandez's account of this, however, differs. And if you don't, I think the public then should have the right to hold you criminally responsible," Hatami said. Instead, she gave him to her uncle Carranza (Fernandez's great-uncle) and his partner, David. During the trial of Isauro Aguirre, Robert testified that that one day his daughter took Gabriel and refused to bring him back. It's all those emotions are there. But they didn't," said Carranza. "I would show everybody that picture of Gabriel in the hospital. Gabriel only lived with his mother for eight months of his life. "How many people have named their children after Gabriel, my five year old son's middle name is Gabriel.". It would give an officer on an abuse call a way to quickly check for DCFS history and alert the caseworker. Young Gabriel Fernandez. Three months later on February 24, Pearl pleaded guilty to the same charge.Whereas Isauro received the death penalty, Pearl was immune from receiving the death penalty after taking a plea deal. RELATED: Antelope Valley torture, child death cases receive new attention with documentary, tribute mural. Despite this, supervisor Gregory Merritt closed the case. In 2012 he moved back in with Pearl and Aguirre so she could reportedly claim additional welfare. Amid the toys and tender mementos, a call to save children before it is too late. However, before he turned 4, the little boy began living with his grandparents Robert and Sandra Fernandez. Children are still getting tortured and this is after Gabriel," Hatami said. Martinez says of the claims: "The allegations were false, we never sexually abused Gabriel at all. 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.". Relatives who loved him and cared for him. Gavin Newsom, citing his personal sense of morality, suspended all executions for as long as he's in office. 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