Copyright 2023 KABC Television, LLC. Ezekiel was 12 and Virginia was 10 when their brother died, and are still haunted by the abuse they were forced to witness in the Palmdale, California residence. Gavin Newsom, citing his personal sense of morality, suspended all executions for as long as he's in office. But what happened that led to the 8-year-old boy leaving their custody and dying at the hands of mom Pearl Fernandez and her boyfriend, Isauro Aguirre? The documentary alleged the couple looked after Gabriel until one day when they said Gabriel had been kidnapped by Isauro. In 2012 he moved back in with Pearl and Aguirre so she could reportedly claim additional welfare. Later, ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) deported his partner David to El Salvador. He now lives in the country's capital San Salvador, where his interviews for The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez took place. PALMDALE, Calif. (KABC) -- This weekend marks seven years since parental child abuse took the life of 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez. [INSIGHT]. "What they did is almost as bad as what Pearl and Isauro did," he said. 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. Gabriel Fernandez: What happened to Gabriel Fernandezs parents? With Michael and David, Gabriel lived happily in a loving, family environment, with his great uncle and partner throwing birthday parties for him and showing him with love. 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. Gabriel Fernandez: Who is Michael Lemos Carranza? When we got to the hospital the day before, he was still alive, and he was going to talk to me. Instead, they never got the chance. To this day, Contreras says Gabriel's siblings don't let themselves have fun, no matter how much he tries. I will love him until I die.". You need to care.". Tuchel was statesman-like during the most fraught period in Chelsea's recent history. Michael Lemos Carranza was Gabriel Fernandez's Great Uncle, Gabriel Fernandez was raised by his great uncle and his partner. He takes aim at the Department of Children and Family Services. After having Fernandez, his mom, Pearl, decided she wasnt the right person to raise him. But Prosecutor Jon Hatami believed Pearl took Gabriel into her custody so she could claim more welfare benefits. Contreras said Aguirre deserves no mercy, and he said evidence backs him up. And if you don't, I think the public then should have the right to hold you criminally responsible," Hatami said. For other inquiries, Contact Us. "I would show everybody that picture of Gabriel in the hospital. During the trial, Isauro's defence team played his call to 911 when Gabriel stopped breathing. They need somebody else to do it, but especially during this time. And there's momentum for "Gabriel's Law." He said: She [Pearl] didnt want him and the family didnt want her to have him. "I know that those that have heard or seen his story. Car loads.". She told filmmaker Brian Knappenberger: [Michael Lemos Carranza and David Martinez] were both very good with him. 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. Gabriel Fernandez: Why did the 4 social workers' case not go to trial? "As far as Canada, they come. The recent Netflix documentary, "The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez". A position rejected by Hatami. One way or another," Contreras said. But California's governor, citing his personal sense of morality, suspended all executions for as long as he's in office. Contreras says Aguirre deserves no mercy, and he says evidence backs him up. (Photo by Irfan Khan/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images). ", In the subsequent trial, Gabriel's brave siblings described how. Gabriel Fernandez season 2 release date: Will there be another series? PALMDALE, Calif. (KABC) -- This weekend marks seven years since parental child abuse took the life of 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. The Netflix documentary, "The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez", they watched it together. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Despite this, supervisor Gregory Merritt closed the case. One way or another," Contreras said. For him, it's personal. Isauro, however, denied the charge, and was ultimately sentenced to death in 2018 he's now on death row. "What they did is almost as bad as what Pearl and Isauro did," he said. A new voice joined the outcry. [EXPLAINER]Gabriel Fernandez: Who is Michael Lemos Carranza? Not having my family here too, you know, being gayI was petrified too because I was leaving Michael and Gabriel behind but now I don't feel like I'm alone here. Seven years later, the boy's story has traveled worldwide, and mourners have had questions. For him, it's personal. The proposal is pushed by Gabriel's cousin Emily Carranza who pins blame on Gabriel's social workers. Thursday, 2nd March 2023See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. PALMDALE, Calif. -- This weekend marks seven years since parental child abuse took the life of 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. At least those people are going to do their part and I know that children have been saved due to his story," Contreras said. Car loads.". Gavin Newsom, citing his personal sense of morality, suspended all executions for as long as he's in office. Gabriel died in intensive care after being savagely beaten and tortured at his home in Palmdale, Los Angeles County, by Pearl Fernandez and her partner Isauro Aguirro. They claimed to have never found strong enough signs of abuse in order to remove Gabriel from the house. 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 PALMDALE, California -- This weekend marks seven years since parental child abuse took the life of 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez. Email In Touch at contact@intouchweekly.com. However, before he turned 4, the little boy began living with his grandparents Robert and Sandra Fernandez. But Contreras says a door opened recently. Gabriel only lived with his mother for eight months of his life. We were not that type of parents. As for where Michael is now, unfortunately, Gabriel's great uncle has passed away. A position rejected by Hatami. It was her uncle, Michael Lemos Carranza, and his partner, David Martinez, who took care of Gabriel Fernandez during the first year of his life. Gabriel Fernandez: Inside Chowchilla State Women's prison, Pearl Fernandez and Isauro Aguirre are in prison for the murder of 8-year-old Gabriel. "It's all those emotions are there. 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.". Fernandez was sentenced to life imprisonment, and Aguirro to death, although due to Governor Gavin Newsom suspending all executions while he's in office, he will remain in prison. Christene Estes, a nurse who treated Gabriel in the hours before his death in May 2013, says the abuse he suffered was worse than anything else she'd ever seen. "I just remember that night thinking, I just cant I just cant wrap my head around how it got to this. Ms Estes also describes how they found a BB gun pellet in Gabriel's lung, and even one in his groin, signalling he'd been shot in both places. For the final eight months of his life, Gabriel suffered extreme abuse at the hands of his mother Pearl and Isauro. To this day, Contreras says Gabriel's siblings don't let themselves have fun, no matter how much he tries. In the docuseries, David said that Pearl told Michael to "come and get his kid" because he was crying and getting on her nerves. Gabriel Fernandez was only 8 years old when he was brutally murdered by his mother Pearl and her boyfriend, Isauro Aguirre.And as detailed in Netflix's documentary "The Trials of Gabriel . All rights reserved. The charges, filed in 2016, marked the first time Los Angeles caseworkers . In the documentary, Gabriel's move at the age of four was because his grandfather Robert Fernandez did not agree with a same-sex couple raising a child. Prosecutor Hatami firstly thought it was suspicious that she showed the note to his in-home counsellor, Carmen Le Norgant, just as she was leaving a visit less than three months before his death. Contreras says Aguirre deserves no mercy, and he says evidence backs him up. Gabriel Fernandez was raised by his great uncle and his partner (Image: NETFLIX) In the documentary, Gabriel's move at the age of four was because his grandfather Robert Fernandez. The systemic failings of the system designed to protect vulnerable children in Los Angeles are exposed too. Instead, she gave him to her uncle Carranza (Fernandezs great-uncle) and his partner, David Martinez. "I would show everybody that picture of Gabriel in the hospital. This marked the start of the worst period of Gabriel's life. Copyright 2023 KABC Television, LLC. The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez: The Tragic Story of Gabriel's Uncle Michael, objected to him being cared for by two gay men. Amid the toys and tender mementos, a call to save children before it is too late. A post on the Gabriels Justice Facebook page from September 2014 reads: It is with a heavy heart and tears, that I inform you.. Today my beloved cousin Michael has passed away today. 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. 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. Contreras says he believes Aguirro deserves "no mercy". I mean every part of his body there was something.". To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. His memory has generated positive steps to save children. "We have added thousands of case workers, which have increased the capability of us to be able to work very closely with families," said Bobby Cagle, director of the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services. I 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.'". Gabriel Fernandez: Is Pearl Fernandez still in prison? He told the 911 operator he was following her instructions and performing the chest compressions but witnesses in the case threw doubt that he'd actually given the life-saving treatment. At least those people are going to do their part and I know that children have been saved due to his story," Contreras said. "Unfortunately, I think this is something that's gonna affect them the rest of their lives. They wanted to prove he performed CPR as the boy was dying. However, medical staff instantly realised it was much worse as they noticed injuries covering his entire body. R.I.P MICHAEL LEMOS CARRANZA.. The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez is the harrowing six-part documentary series on Netflix about the case of Gabriel Fernandez. The power for change, Hatami said, is reflected in a growing memorial. "They can't fight for themselves, they can't speak out for themselves," said Deputy District Attorney Jon Hatami. Seven years later, Gabriel's story has traveled worldwide. Those who knew Gabriel best talked to ABC7 about the boy. When he was 3 days old, Pearl sent her son to live with Michael. After his teacher notified social workers of the abuse, something could have been done. However, Pearl and Aguirre called Gabriel gay and hurt him for acting in manners that they considered feminine. I don't know what the country's about at all. David also revealed Pearl apparently told Michael to come and get his kid because he was getting on her nerves, at just three-days-old. In interviews with Netflix he recalls times spent with Michael and Gabriel, and says he feels both are with him in spirit. 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Unfortunately, Michaels death came before Pearl and Isauro were found guilty of killing Gabriel and the were sentenced. In an interview with ABC7, Contreras finally broke his silence, to mark the seven years since Gabriel's deaeth. "I think you not only have a moral and ethical obligation to save that child, I think you have a legal obligation to save that child. You see his pictures as a baby, he was always smiling. All rights reserved. His memory has generated positive steps to save children. "It's. "I know that those that have heard or seen his story. The. The proposal is pushed by Gabriel's cousin Emily Carranza who pins blame on Gabriel's social workers. Gabriel's memory in the household is so painful, they avoid it. Pearl Fernandez gave birth to Gabriel on February 21 2005, but within days had given him up to her uncle, Michael Lemos Carranza, and his partner, David Martinez. "Unfortunately, I think this is something that's going to affect them the rest of their lives. ", Get the biggest TV headlines, recaps and insider knowledge straight to your inbox. Investigators found all of Gabriel's clothing. "Children are still getting killed. 'Octomom' Nadya Suleman Is a Proud Mom of 14: See Her Kids Today! But they didn't," said Carranza. DeSantis coming to CA as new poll shows him leading Trump, Ice flies off SUV, smashing windshield: 'You could kill somebody'. All Rights Reserved. Fernandez left the hospital the day her youngest son was born, The Cinemaholic reveals. A new voice joined the outcry. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. They claimed that Gabriel Fernandez was tortured, forced to eat cat Litter and his own vomit. Something went wrong, please try again later. He saw how it opened minds and hearts. "I had never known pain before, until he passed away. The head of DCFS says since Gabriel's death, the system has been overhauled. Tragically, Gabriel Fernandez's death was entirely preventable. Unfortunately, they were his last eight months. RELATED: Palmdale woman, boyfriend sentenced in 8-year-old's torture killing. During the last eight months of . Mom of 2, stabbed 8 times, is making most of second chance at life, Whose leak is it anyway? Palmdale woman, boyfriend sentenced in 8-year-old's torture killing, Antelope Valley torture, child death cases receive new attention with documentary, tribute mural, Gabriel Fernandez case: Court says social workers won't face charges in Palmdale boy's death, Palmdale abuse case: Mother of slain 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez pleads guilty. Your guess is just as good as mine. However, in 2009, Gabriel left the care of Michael and David and lived with his grandparents until 2012. As Garcia described Gabriel's progress in her class, Fernandez blurted out of nowhere, "I don't hit my kids." "Oh OK," said Garcia. For the first four years of his life, Gabriel lived with his great-uncle Michael Lemos Carranza and his partner David Martinez after Pearl gave the child away. 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.". Later investigations revealed Rodriguez had never received information detailing previous allegations that Pearl Rodriguez had neglected her other children. David currently resides in San Salvador, where he was interviewed for the docuseries. The series originally had included the Contreras family, but to allow more time for healing, Contreras requested that their part be taken out. Mourners have had questions. He and his wife adopted Gabriel's siblings, the walking wounded. But Contreras said a door opened recently. "Something brings it back in. The series takes a trip to El Salvador in Episode 3 to speak to David Martinez, known to Gabriel as "Uncle David," whose story and relationship to Gabriel highlights the homophobia that was a major factor in the death of the child. WHEN little Gabriel Fernandez took his last breath in intensive care, his broken body lay covered in injuries worse than any of his doctors had ever seen from his shattered skull to the burns and bruises all over his skin. Instead, the little boy was left to suffer and die at the hands of his own caregivers, as the city of Los Angeles turned a blind eye. Gabriel's two siblings were adopted by their uncle, Chris Contreras and his wife. You need to care," said Deputy District Attorney Jon Hatami. At least those people are going to do their part and I know that children have been saved due to his story," Contreras said. The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez is the harrowing six-part documentary series on Netflix about the case of Gabriel Fernandez. Gabriel's uncle, Chris Contreras, is breaking his silence. Gabriel Fernandez was born to a mother, Pearl Fernandez, that didn't know how to love him. He didnt look like a child," she says. 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.". Im sorry to my children, and I want them to know that I love them. You need to care," said Deputy District Attorney Jon Hatami. "What they did is almost as bad as what Pearl and Isauro did," added Contreras. "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. The prosecutor's crusade to protect children was ignited at the Palmdale complex where Gabriel lived. "They had the upper hand, I honestly believe to remove him and save him. "They can't fight for themselves, they can't speak out for themselves. Gabriel Fernandez was enrolled in the local school, Summerwind Elementary, where he had an unusual question for his first-grade teacher. After Pearl Fernandez called 911 on May 22, 2013 to report that Gabriel was not breathing, the paramedics who responded found him with broken ribs, a cracked skull and BB pellets stuck in his body . Gabriel Fernandez: What is The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez about? We want to hear from you. Here's all that we know about Michael and his partner, who too had tragic fates. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. In Spanish, he can be heard saying: "They want me to plead guilty to something I haven't done. A fractured skull, broken ribs and BB pellets in his skin. Instead, she gave him to her uncle Carranza (Fernandez's great-uncle) and his partner, David. Elizabeth Carranza, Gabriels great-aunt and Michaels sister spoke highly of Michael and David parenting. 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. Pearl pleaded guilty to first degree murder and was sentenced to life without parole. He and his wife adopted Gabriel's siblings, the walking wounded. The social workers were there. I feel like theyre with me to this moment, he said. 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. It is not any easier," Contreras said. View our online Press Pack. But when they arrived, Isauro wasn't performing CPR. 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. Gabriel's uncle Chris Contreras is breaking his silence. It would give an officer on an abuse call a way to quickly check for DCFS history and alert the caseworker. Amid the toys and tender mementos, a call to save children before it is too late. Aguirre was sentenced to death. "In her mind," Hatami said of Pearl, "She's thinking that they were gonna get rid of him. 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. "How many people have named their children after Gabriel, my five year old son's middle name is Gabriel.". "There were rumours that he [Gabriel] was gay, and it's like, 'no, my baby's not gay. His cause of death is not known. Is Every Duggar Ridiculously Messy? "When her and Tony would fight, she was the abusive one to him.". Gabriel's uncle Chris Contreras is breaking his silence. Meanwhile, his siblings described watching their brother being forced to eat cat litter and have cold baths while being pepper sprayed. "As far as Canada, they come. A position rejected by Hatami. They testified about the bat, the BB guns, the box where Gabriel was confined, accusations that he was gay. She steered the conversation back to Gabriel's academics. The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez is streaming now on Netflix. "A lot of the family wants to blame just Tony," says Elizabeth Carranza, Gabriel's great-aunt. Gabriel lived with Michael and David for the first few years of his life. On September 13, 2018, a Los Angeles County judge denied a motion to dismiss felony child abuse and falsification of records charges against four former child welfare caseworkers in the 2013 death of eight-year-old Gabriel Fernandez. His memory has generated positive steps to save children. Children are still getting tortured and this is after Gabriel," Hatami said. And there's momentum for "Gabriel's Law." Robert keeps on saying, 'ah, because he says that he loves you guys, you two fa*****'". They loved being with him and raising him, and Gabriel loved them both very much.. Seven years on from his death, there are still so many lingering uncertainties regarding Gabriel's case and not just about his murderer parents. Elizabeth Carranza says she contacted both the cops and social workers multiple times, worrying about Gabriel's safety. In The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez, Pearl claimed to her parents she took Gabriel into her care as she wanted to bond with her son. They would take him everywhere, he would always be clean and happy. Gabriel's memory in the household is so painful, they avoid it. "I think you not only have a moral and ethical obligation to save that child, I think you have a legal obligation to save that child. He lived with them for about four years, until his grandparents objected to him being cared for by two gay men. Contreras received support he never imagined. RELATED: Palmdale abuse case: Mother of slain 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez pleads guilty, Jupiter and Venus appear to 'kiss' in the sky, FL Gov. "I can't tell you how many people I've spoken to that have chosen a career path in social services because they say they want to make a difference," Contreras said. Send it to us! This weekend marks seven years since parental child abuse took the life of 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez. "They can't fight for themselves, they can't speak out for themselves. The dismissal, says Contreras, was as wrong as what happened earlier. We convinced her to have Gabriel and for her to give [the baby] to us so we [could] raise it., Its alleged Pearl showed no affection for her baby, allegedly calling Michael and saying: Come and get your kid, hes getting on my nerves already.. But his grandparents, Robert and Sandra Fernandez, say they always had custody of Gabriel and eventually took him in themselves. One way or another," Contreras said. Gabriel was first given to his great uncles, Michael Lemos Carranza and his partner David Martinez, where he spent around four years. And having never tried to care for him before, why was she showing concern about his mental welfare now? "They put him in the back of the car and told him that if he kept lying about things, that he would be the one to go to jail," Elizabeth said. We convinced herto give him to uswe picked Gabriel up from the hospital when he was three days old. Michael was 46 years old at the time and his funeral arrangements were made in San . Gabriel's teacher Jennifer Garcia reported signs of abuse to Rodriguez, according to court records. In an interview with ABC7, Contreras finally broke his silence, to mark the seven years since Gabriel's deaeth. David Martinez now lives in San Salvador - capital of El Salvador - after being deported from the US by ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement). 2023 Vox Media, LLC. "They had the upper hand, I honestly believe to remove him and save him. [Robert] said that two gay guys shouldnt be raising a kid, Martinez said in the Netflix program. Seven years later, his story has traveled worldwide. Those who knew Gabriel best talked to ABC7 about the boy. Mourners have had questions. 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After having Fernandez, his mom, Pearl, decided she wasn't the right person to raise him. He was declared brain dead and taken off life support two days later. And if you don't, I think the public then should have the right to hold you criminally responsible," Hatami said. READ MOREGabriel Fernandez season 2 release date: Will there be another series? But they didn't," said Carranza. "Children are still getting killed. You see his pictures as a baby, he was always smiling. Elizabeth Carranza, Gabriel's. Ligature marks on his ankles like hed been tied up. Why No One Saved Gabriel Fernandez. Their abuse led to his death in May 2013. I will love him until I die. We were not allowed to see him, Martinez explained in the doc. The series originally had included the Contreras family, but to allow more time for healing, Contreras requested that their part be taken out. 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