"I know that those that have heard or seen his story. Following this, Martinez was deported by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) back to his native El Salvador. In an interview with ABC7, Contreras finally broke his silence, to mark the seven years since Gabriel's deaeth. ", In Martinez's account, he and Carranza had to give Gabriel up due to the wishes of his grandfather Robert Fernandez. "They need somebody else to do it, but especially during this time. It would give an officer on an abuse call a way to quickly check for DCFS history and alert the caseworker. I feel like theyre with me to this moment, he said. This weekend marks seven years since parental child abuse took the life of 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez. 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. 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"They can't fight for themselves, they can't speak out for themselves. And if you don't, I think the public then should have the right to hold you criminally responsible," Hatami said. The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez is the harrowing six-part documentary series on Netflix about the case of Gabriel Fernandez. Car loads.". She also recalls seeing "cigarette marks like people had been putting cigarettes out on him". In Spanish, he can be heard saying: "They want me to plead guilty to something I haven't done. Amid the toys and tender mementos, a call to save children before it is too late. But Gov. 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. "They had the upper hand, I honestly believe to remove him and save him. Ezekiel was 12 and Virginia was 10 when they witnessed the torture inflicted by their own mother Pearl Fernandez and her boyfriend Isauro Aguirre. Seven years later, Gabriel's story has traveled worldwide. He and his wife adopted Gabriel's siblings, the walking wounded. Speaking in the documentary, David Martinez explained how they came to raise Gabriel in the first place. 'Octomom' Nadya Suleman Is a Proud Mom of 14: See Her Kids Today! The horrifying murder was detailed in Netflix documentary The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez. But California's governor, citing his personal sense of morality, suspended all executions for as long as he's in office. "What they did is almost as bad as what Pearl and Isauro did," he said. One way or another," Contreras said. "They had the upper hand, I honestly believe to remove him and save him. You need to care.". He actually spent the first four years of his life living with his great-uncle Michael Lemos Carranza and his partner, David Martinez. 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. 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. (Photo by Irfan Khan/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images), Isauro Aguirre was given the death penalty for the murder of Gabriel Fernandez. 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 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. R.I.P MICHAEL LEMOS CARRANZA.. They would take him everywhere, he would always be clean and happy. David currently resides in San Salvador, where he was interviewed for the docuseries. During the trial of Isauro Aguirre, Robert testified that that one day his daughter took Gabriel and refused to bring him back. He takes aim at the Department of Children and Family Services. It's all those emotions are there. According to Jennifer Garcia, Gabriel showed up to class with signs that something terrible had happened at home, and it didn't take long for him to explain. In the early years of his life he lived with his Great Uncle but why did this change? 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. It would give an officer on an abuse call a way to quickly check for DCFS history and alert the caseworker. Copyright 2023 KABC Television, LLC. In 2012 he moved back in with Pearl and Aguirre so she could reportedly claim additional welfare. The couple watched the Netflix documentary "The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez.". The dismissal, says Contreras, was as wrong as what happened earlier. Unfortunately, Michaels death came before Pearl and Isauro were found guilty of killing Gabriel and the were sentenced. My Research and Language Selection Sign into My Research Create My Research Account English; Help and support. 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.. After having Fernandez, his mom, Pearl, decided she wasnt the right person to raise him. Copyright 2023 KABC Television, LLC. Gavin Newsom, citing his personal sense of morality, suspended all executions for as long as he's in office. 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. You can unsubscribe at any time. 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. For other inquiries, Contact Us. His memory has generated positive steps to save children. 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. To this day, Contreras says Gabriel's siblings don't let themselves have fun, no matter how much he tries. Seven years later, the boy's story has traveled worldwide, and mourners have had questions. 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. It's all those emotions are there. But when they arrived, Isauro wasn't performing CPR. 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"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. He and his wife adopted Gabriel's siblings, the walking wounded. 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. 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. The Netflix documentary, "The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez", they watched it together. "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. Gabriel Fernandez: Who is Michael Lemos Carranza? Children are still getting murdered. The head of DCFS says since Gabriel's death, the system has been overhauled. In the docuseries, David said that Pearl told Michael to "come and get his kid" because he was crying and getting on her nerves. 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. PALMDALE, Calif. (KABC) -- This weekend marks seven years since parental child abuse took the life of 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez. In Netflix's The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez, Gabriel's relationship with Carranza and Martinez is described as the most loving, but what happened to his great-uncle? Early in his legal proceedings, Isauro was secretly recorded in jail talking to a clergyman and the tape was leaked to the press. Their abuse led to his death in May 2013. Contreras received support he never imagined. Later, ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) deported his partner David to El Salvador. "It's all those emotions are there. It is not any easier," Contreras said. Please note that this form cannot be used to reset your Google or Facebook password. "As far as Canada, they come. View our online Press Pack. 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. Amid the toys and tender mementos, a call to save children before it is too late. Carranza's death meant he never saw justice for the little boy he loved so much. The power for change, Hatami says, is reflected in a growing memorial. Investigators found all of Gabriel's clothing. But things could have been so different for Gabriel if hed been allowed to continue living with other relatives. But she claims that not only did the LAPD not believe the horrific things Gabriel said were happening to him, they told him to stop lying. Gabriel's uncle Chris Contreras is breaking his silence. "When her and Tony would fight, she was the abusive one to him.". 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. All rights reserved. I mean every part of his body there was something.". However, medical staff instantly realised it was much worse as they noticed injuries covering his entire body. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. ", Get the biggest TV headlines, recaps and insider knowledge straight to your inbox. Instead, she gave him to her uncle Carranza (Fernandez's great-uncle) and his partner, David. The prosecutor's crusade to protect children was ignited at the Palmdale complex where Gabriel lived. David maintains that this allegation is false, as did some members of Gabriel's family. Though he was afraid to return to the country after 38 years away, he feels that Fernandez and Carranza are with him in spirit. Contreras received support he never imagined. "I just remember that night thinking, I just cant I just cant wrap my head around how it got to this. 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). Seven years later, his story has traveled worldwide. Seven years later, his story has traveled worldwide. Pearl Fernandez gave . The power for change, Hatami says, is reflected in a growing memorial. The series originally had included the Contreras family, but to allow more time for healing, Contreras requested that their part be taken out. Ezekiel was 12 and Virginia was 10 when they witnessed the torture inflicted by their own mother Pearl Fernandez and her boyfriend Isauro Aguirre. "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. PALMDALE, Calif. -- This weekend marks seven years since parental child abuse. During the last eight months of . He takes aim at the Department of Children and Family Services. Aguirre was sentenced to death. "As far as Canada, they come. As Garcia described Gabriel's progress in her class, Fernandez blurted out of nowhere, "I don't hit my kids." "Oh OK," said Garcia. She steered the conversation back to Gabriel's academics. Aguirre was sentenced to death. [FACT CHECK]Gabriel Fernandez: Why did the 4 social workers' case not go to trial? Living in a household gripped by fear. Email In Touch at contact@intouchweekly.com. A fractured skull, broken ribs and BB pellets in his skin. Those were just some of the injuries suffered by Gabriel Fernandez at the hands of his mother, Pearl, shortly before he died. Gabriel was first given to his great uncles, Michael Lemos Carranza and his partner David Martinez, where he spent around four years. "They can't fight for themselves, they can't speak out for themselves. He saw how it opened minds and hearts. Gabriel's uncle Chris Contreras is breaking his silence. "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. 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. His memory has generated positive steps to save children. In the autumn of 2013 his great uncle led a memorial mass at a Los Angeles church. Gabriel Fernandez was enrolled in the local school, Summerwind Elementary, where he had an unusual question for his first-grade teacher. Water gushes for days with no one stopping it, Couple had 'no respect' dumping close to a church, ABC13 viewer says. He said: She [Pearl] didnt want him and the family didnt want her to have him. The Los Angeles DA stated that Aguirre frequently beat Gabriel because he thought the boy was gay. We want to hear from you. 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. 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 . He and his wife adopted Gabriel's siblings, the walking wounded. Days after Gabriel was born on February 21, 2005, he was placed in the care of his Great Uncle Michael, who was the uncle of Gabriels mother Pearl. He saw how it opened minds and hearts. 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. It's all those emotions are there. By the grace of a higher power, he convinced Pearl to . In fact, the first thing he told law enforcement when they responded to the 911 call was that Gabriel Fernandez was gay, which confused officers. "Unfortunately, I think this is something that's going to affect them the rest of their lives. RELATED: Palmdale mother gets life prison term, boyfriend sentenced to death in 8-year-old's torture-killing. 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.". 2023 Vox Media, LLC. But his grandparents, Robert and Sandra Fernandez, say they always had custody of Gabriel and eventually took him in themselves. "How many people have named their children after Gabriel, my five year old son's middle name is Gabriel.". The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez is streaming on Netflix now. 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.". 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. They testified about the bat, the BB guns, the box where Gabriel was confined, accusations that he was gay. 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. The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez is the harrowing six-part documentary series on Netflix about the case of Gabriel Fernandez. 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 November 2017, Isauro was found guilty of murder with an additional special circumstance of intentional murder by torture. Isauro is currently on death row at San Quentin Prison and Pearl is incarcerated at Chowchilla Womens Prison, both in California. The social workers were there. If you knew Pearl, Pearl was never the victim. Gavin Newsom, citing his personal sense of morality, suspended all executions for as long as he's in office. "I hear a few people say she was a victim, and didn't know how to get out of it. Carranza slammed social services for their failings in a rally held days after Gabriel died. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Gabriel Fernandez: Where are Gabriel Fernandez brother and sister now? It is not any easier.". 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. All Rights Reserved. All rights reserved. However, this is a charge Martinez strenuously denies in the Netflix documentary, claiming that the investigation came out of the family's fears that Gabriel was gay. The children testified about the bat, the BB guns, the box where Gabriel was confined, and accusations that he was gay. But why would he deny the crime knowing it could lead to him being given a lethal injection? 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. However, the cause of death remains unknown. Seven years later, Gabriel's story has traveled worldwide. 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. At least those people are going to do their part and I know that children have been saved due to his story," Contreras said. Michael had raised and cared for Gabriel in the early years of his life, alongside his partner David Martinez. Those who knew Gabriel best talked to ABC7 in Los Angeles about the boy. After his death, it emerged that the Department of Children and Family Services had received. He saw how it opened minds and hearts. Instead, she gave him to her uncle Carranza (Fernandezs great-uncle) and his partner, David Martinez. 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. "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. "Unfortunately, I think this is something that's gonna affect them the rest of their lives. You need to care," said Deputy District Attorney Jon Hatami. 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. Car loads.". In a suit Robert Fernandez brought against the county of Los Angeles with his wife Sandra after the death of Gabriel, the couple allege that they always had custody of the child. 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. 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