Synopsis
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.
Episodes
Season 11
A Shock to the SystemDark details of Gabriel's story come to light as a shadowy source from inside the DCFS suggests that his case wasn't handled properly.47m2
Evil in this CourtroomWith hundreds of witnesses and thousands of documents, the trial of Isauro Aguirre begins — with Deputy DA Jonathan Hatami seeking the death penalty.53m3
Failure at All LevelsFocus shifts to Gabriel's mother, Pearl, and the role she may have played in his death. Gabriel's teacher recounts a series of calls to child services.63m4
Death Has Got Him by the HandAt Isauro's trial, a former security guard details his attempts to help Gabriel that hit a dead end with social services and the sheriff's department.56m5
Improper Regard or IndifferenceThe social workers fight to clear their names in court. Later, with the cameras turned off, Gabriel's siblings take the stand and give graphic testimony.51m6
Gabriel's VoiceAs LA County assesses the cracks of a broken system, the jury reaches a verdict in Isauro's case, and Pearl Fernandez has her day in court.61m
A Shock to the SystemDark details of Gabriel's story come to light as a shadowy source from inside the DCFS suggests that his case wasn't handled properly.47m2Evil in this CourtroomWith hundreds of witnesses and thousands of documents, the trial of Isauro Aguirre begins — with Deputy DA Jonathan Hatami seeking the death penalty.53m3Failure at All LevelsFocus shifts to Gabriel's mother, Pearl, and the role she may have played in his death. Gabriel's teacher recounts a series of calls to child services.63m4Death Has Got Him by the HandAt Isauro's trial, a former security guard details his attempts to help Gabriel that hit a dead end with social services and the sheriff's department.56m5Improper Regard or IndifferenceThe social workers fight to clear their names in court. Later, with the cameras turned off, Gabriel's siblings take the stand and give graphic testimony.51m6Gabriel's VoiceAs LA County assesses the cracks of a broken system, the jury reaches a verdict in Isauro's case, and Pearl Fernandez has her day in court.61mCast
