The power for change, Hatami says, is reflected in a growing memorial. And there's momentum for "Gabriel's Law." DeSantis coming to CA as new poll shows him leading Trump, Ice flies off SUV, smashing windshield: 'You could kill somebody'. RELATED: Palmdale woman, boyfriend sentenced in 8-year-old's torture killing. I feel like theyre with me to this moment, he said. Though the uncles confronted Fernandezs grandfather, Martinez says Robert believed that being raised by two gay men was making the little boy gay, so the grandparents decided to raise him themselves. "How many people have named their children after Gabriel, my five year old son's middle name is Gabriel.". After his teacher notified social workers of the abuse, something could have been done. Martinez, who was featured in the documentary, explained, She didnt want him and the family didnt want her to have him. In the new Netflix documentary series about his shocking case, The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez, the horrific facts of his torment are laid bare. In Netflixs documentary, Michaels partner David Martinez recalls: She didnt want him and the family didnt want her to have him. Here are some of the mysteries about Gabriel's tragic story which still haven't been resolved. Following this, Martinez was deported by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) back to his native El Salvador. Tuchel was statesman-like during the most fraught period in Chelsea's recent history. In the documentary, Martinez explains that he currently lives in El Salvador after being deported by ICE. While 19-stone security guard Isauro was known to have beaten four stone Gabriel unconscious, Pearl's relatives suspect she was really the boss when it came to some of the most horrific torture. In an interview with ABC7, Contreras finally broke his silence, to mark the seven years since Gabriel's deaeth. Gabriel's uncle Chris Contreras is breaking his silence. Gabriel Fernandez, eight, died in Los Angeles at the hand of his mother and stepdad after social workers allegedly failed to act Gabriel's two siblings were adopted by their uncle, Chris Contreras and his wife. The Los Angeles DA stated that Aguirre frequently beat Gabriel because he thought the boy was gay. During the trial, Isauro's defence team played his call to 911 when Gabriel stopped breathing. The dismissal, says Contreras, was as wrong as what happened earlier. Netflixs documentary The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez explained to true crime viewers that Carranza was the one raising Fernandez from birth. 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Gabriel's memory in the household is so painful, they avoid it. 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. Check out Bay Area safety tracker, Tracking the drought: Map shows conditions across SF Bay Area, Bay Area Life; Sundays at 6:30 p.m. on ABC7, Palmdale mother gets life prison term, boyfriend sentenced to death in 8-year-old's torture-killing, Slain SoCal boy pepper-sprayed in face, forced to eat cat feces, brother testifies, Slain SoCal boy had BB lodged in his groin area, nurse testifies, Palmdale abuse case: Mother of slain 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez pleads guilty. The series originally had included the Contreras family, but to allow more time for healing, Contreras requested that their part be taken out. He was declared brain dead and taken off life support two days later. He takes aim at the Department of Children and Family Services. We were not allowed to see him, Martinez explained in the doc. After his death, it emerged that the Department of Children and Family Services had received. The prosecutor's crusade to protect children was ignited at the Palmdale complex where Gabriel lived. To this day, Contreras says Gabriel's siblings don't let themselves have fun, no matter how much he tries. Those who knew Gabriel best talked to ABC7 about the boy. 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. "What they did is almost as bad as what Pearl and Isauro did," added Contreras. Early in his legal proceedings, Isauro was secretly recorded in jail talking to a clergyman and the tape was leaked to the press. RELATED: Slain SoCal boy pepper-sprayed in face, forced to eat cat feces, brother testifies. 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 murdered. The docuseries briefly goes into Gabriel's time under their care, years before his mother, Pearl, and her boyfriend, Isauro Aguirre, brutally killed the 8-year-old. 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. "I know that those that have heard or seen his story. "I would show everybody that picture of Gabriel in the hospital. In The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez, Martinez says of this, "We were close with Pearl and she didn't want it [baby Gabriel] and the family didn't want her to have him. We want to hear from you. Living in a household gripped by fear. If you knew Pearl, Pearl was never the victim. "When her and Tony would fight, she was the abusive one to him.". "As far as Canada, they come. One way or another," Contreras said. You need to care," said Deputy District Attorney Jon Hatami. It is not any easier," Contreras said. Facebook 8-Year-Old's Big Brother Details the Horrific Abuse He Suffered from Mom's Boyfriend Before His Death The day he was. But why would he deny the crime knowing it could lead to him being given a lethal injection? But two people - his great uncle and his partner - did care for him. This weekend marks seven years since parental child abuse took the life of 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez. "They had the upper hand, I honestly believe to remove him and save him. But Contreras says a door opened recently. Those who knew Gabriel best talked to ABC7 about the boy. Heartwarming footage in the documentary showcases pictures of Michael, David and Gabriel playing together and celebrating Christmas. 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. His memory has generated positive steps to save children. Aguirre was sentenced to death. In the docuseries, David said that Pearl told Michael to "come and get his kid" because he was crying and getting on her nerves. "How many people have named their children after Gabriel, my five year old son's middle name is Gabriel.". Thursday, 2nd March 2023See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. The Most Outrageous True Crime Stories of 2019, 11 True Crime Novels That Every Armchair Detective Will Love, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window). In 2012, when Gabriel was eight-years-old, he was placed in the care of his mother Pearl Fernandez and her partner Isauro Aguirre. At her sentencing, she said: "Every day I wish that Id made better choices. READ MOREGabriel Fernandez season 2 release date: Will there be another series? 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. The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez: The Tragic Story of Gabriel's Uncle Michael, objected to him being cared for by two gay men. Isauro didn't have blood on his hands or anywhere on his body, which was strange given the amount all over Gabriel when paramedics found him. Seven years later, his story has traveled worldwide. The documentary alleged the couple looked after Gabriel until one day when they said Gabriel had been kidnapped by Isauro. 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. ", In the subsequent trial, Gabriel's brave siblings described how. Gabriel Fernandez: Which other cases were tried in same LA courtroom? "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 Netflix documentary, "The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez", they watched it together. However, medical staff instantly realised it was much worse as they noticed injuries covering his entire body. Netflix's The Trial of Gabriel Fernandez has horrified viewers with the cruelty inflicted on the eight-year-old by his mother and her boyfriend. 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. Gabriel only lived with his mother for eight months of his life. But Prosecutor Jon Hatami believed Pearl took Gabriel into her custody so she could claim more welfare benefits. 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. Her theory was that Pearl told authorities that it was bigger boys that were harming her son, not her and her partner. Investigators found all of Gabriel's clothing. Lots of different people unwittingly played a part in allowing one of the worst cases of child torture in American history to unfold. "It's all those emotions are there. Elizabeth Carranza, Gabriels great-aunt and Michaels sister spoke highly of Michael and David parenting. 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. One way or another," Contreras said. 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. "What they did is almost as bad as what Pearl and Isauro did," he said. The social workers were there. 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. In 2018 Gabriel's mother Pearl pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison without parole. "I would show everybody that picture of Gabriel in the hospital. Carranza slammed social services for their failings in a rally held days after Gabriel died. And there's momentum for "Gabriel's Law." "When I heard that sheriffs had went out and threatened Gabriel as if he keeps lying about things, that made me very angry," Elizabeth said. The power for change, Hatami said, is reflected in a growing memorial. During the trial of Isauro Aguirre, Robert testified that that one day his daughter took Gabriel and refused to bring him back. "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. To this day, Contreras says Gabriel's siblings don't let themselves have fun, no matter how much he tries. "Children are still getting killed. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Contreras received support he never imagined. Contreras said Aguirre deserves no mercy, and he said evidence backs him up. This weekend marks seven years since parental child abuse took the life of 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez. Mourners have had questions. All Rights Reserved. Children are still getting tortured and this is after Gabriel," Hatami said. Those who knew Gabriel best talked to ABC7 about the boy. Michael had raised and cared for Gabriel in the early years of his life, alongside his partner David Martinez. Email In Touch at contact@intouchweekly.com. They testified about the bat, the BB guns, the box where Gabriel was confined, accusations that he was gay. Michael passed away on Sept. 17, 2014, about a year after Gabriel. 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The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez is the harrowing six-part documentary series on Netflix about the case of Gabriel Fernandez. Struggling through tears, she added that there was: "So much damage, and so many questions.". "As far as Canada, they come. The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez is the harrowing six-part documentary series on Netflix about the case of Gabriel Fernandez. "I know that those that have heard or seen his story. RELATED: Slain SoCal boy had BB lodged in his groin area, nurse testifies. A position rejected by Hatami. His memory has generated positive steps to save children. 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. One way or another," Contreras said. ", Love Island fans' horror as axed Olivia handed power to destroy TWO other stars, Frogmore eviction shows King's drawn a line with Harry, Strictly star bags life-changing EastEnders role as part of new family, Baby's body found after huge search as cops quiz Constance Marten & lover, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Gabriel 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. Their abuse led to his death in May 2013. Here's all that we know about Michael and his partner, who too had tragic fates. Gabriel Fernandez: Is Pearl Fernandez still in prison? 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.". It's all those emotions are there. Support Center Find answers to questions about products, access, use, setup, and administration. Gabri In the early years of his life he lived with his Great Uncle but why did this change? "I would show everybody that picture of Gabriel in the hospital. Please note that this form cannot be used to reset your Google or Facebook password. Sick mum Pearl Fernandez and her partner Isauro Aguirre beat Gabriel with a belt and burned him with cigarettes, sometimes in front of his siblings. Fernandez's parents, Robert and Sandra, helped raise the child as well, looking after him between 2005 and 2012. PALMDALE, California -- This weekend marks seven years since parental child abuse took the life of 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez. Those who knew Gabriel best talked to ABC7 in Los Angeles about the boy. Copyright 2023 KABC Television, LLC. I haven't been here [San Salvador] for 38 years. The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez is a full brown reveal of the life and death of an eight. Mourners have had questions. Relatives who loved him and cared for him. It would give an officer on an abuse call a way to quickly check for DCFS history and alert the caseworker. Just three days after he was born, Gabriel Fernandez was . Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. A position rejected by Hatami. SoCal parental abuse case: Uncle breaks silence nearly 7 years after 8-year-old boy's death. Elizabeth Carranza says she contacted both the cops and social workers multiple times, worrying about Gabriel's safety. All rights reserved. She contemplated abortion on several occasions and would have gone through with it had her uncle had not convinced her to have the baby. 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. In an interview with ABC7, Contreras finally broke his silence, to mark the seven years since Gabriel's deaeth. 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. Email us at exclusive@the-sun.com or call 212 416 4552. The prosecutor's crusade to protect children was ignited at the Palmdale complex where Gabriel lived. We convinced herto give him to uswe picked Gabriel up from the hospital when he was three days old. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. She will never be released from prison. "I know that those that have heard or seen his story. [Michael Lemos Carranza and David Martinez] were both very good with him, Elizabeth Carranza, Fernandez great-aunt, said in the documentary. They would take him everywhere, he would always be clean and happy. Isauro, however, denied the charge, and was ultimately sentenced to death in 2018 he's now on death row. Ezekiel was 12 and Virginia was 10 when they witnessed the torture inflicted by their own mother Pearl Fernandez and her boyfriend Isauro Aguirre. The logic was that if Isauro was trying to save the boy's life, he couldn't have intended to kill him, so he wasn't guilty of murder. 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. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez is the harrowing six-part documentary series on Netflix about the case of Gabriel Fernandez. He and his wife adopted Gabriel's siblings, the walking wounded. 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 season 2 release date: Will there be another series? 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. Monster mum Pearl and her partner Isauro, who was also known as "Tony", were both convicted for the horrors they inflicted on Gabriel. But they didn't," said Carranza. Your guess is just as good as mine. Contreras received support he never imagined. But his grandparents, Robert and Sandra Fernandez, say they always had custody of Gabriel and eventually took him in themselves. "Something brings it back in. 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.. Contreras says Aguirre deserves no mercy, and he says evidence backs him up. By clicking Sign Up, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and that you have read our Privacy Policy. By the grace of a higher power, he convinced Pearl to . I don't know what the country's about at all. Gabriel was repeatedly beaten and tortured by his evil mother and her partner before he died in 2013 - all because they thought he was gay. I had never known pain before, until he passed away. For the final eight months of his life, Gabriel suffered extreme abuse at the hands of his mother Pearl and Isauro. Seven years later, Gabriel's story has traveled worldwide. For other inquiries, Contact Us. R.I.P MICHAEL LEMOS CARRANZA.. 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