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Aguirre was found guilty of the same crime and was given the death penalty. 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. The series originally had included the Contreras family, but to allow more time for healing, Contreras requested that their part be taken out. However, before he turned 4, the little boy began living with his grandparents Robert and Sandra Fernandez. But they didn't," said Carranza. A three-justice panel stated that there was no probable cause connected to child abuse or falsifying documents in a 2-to-1 opinion. Just three days after he was born, Gabriel Fernandez was . Michael was 46 years old at the time and his funeral arrangements were made in San . In the documentary, Martinez explains that he currently lives in El Salvador after being deported by ICE. When Gabriel was born, drug addict Pearl gave him away to be raised by others saying she didn't love him. Seven years on from his death, there are still so many lingering uncertainties regarding Gabriel's case and not just about his murderer parents. Seven years later, his story has traveled worldwide. Email In Touch at contact@intouchweekly.com. He was my baby. Im sorry to my children, and I want them to know that I love them.". Aguirre was sentenced to death. 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.". 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. This weekend marks seven years since parental child abuse took the life of 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez. Copyright 2023 KABC Television, LLC. "How many people have named their children after Gabriel, my five year old son's middle name is Gabriel.". 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. His memory has generated positive steps to save children. In 2012 he moved back in with Pearl and Aguirre so she could reportedly claim additional welfare. "Something brings it back in. Mourners have had questions. Contreras said Aguirre deserves no mercy, and he said evidence backs him up. Those who knew Gabriel best talked to ABC7 about the boy. After having Fernandez, his mom, Pearl, decided she wasnt the right person to raise him. "They need somebody else to do it, but especially during this time. His memory has generated positive steps to save children. Ligature marks on his ankles like hed been tied up. 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. The dismissal, says Contreras, was as wrong as what happened earlier. Michael Lemos Carranza was Gabriel Fernandez's great-uncle, with whom Gabriel lived with for the first four years of his life, along with Michael's partner, David Martinez. Robert keeps on saying, 'ah, because he says that he loves you guys, you two fa*****'". Garcia intentionally left the door open because she was concerned about being alone with Pearl Fernandez. During the trial, Isauro's defence team played his call to 911 when Gabriel stopped breathing. 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. Tragically, Gabriel Fernandez's death was entirely preventable. At least those people are going to do their part and I know that children have been saved due to his story," 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. Ezekiel was 12 and Virginia was 10 when they witnessed the torture inflicted by their own mother Pearl Fernandez and her boyfriend Isauro Aguirre. 'Octomom' Nadya Suleman Is a Proud Mom of 14: See Her Kids Today! The power for change, Hatami says, is reflected in a growing memorial. 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. "I hear a few people say she was a victim, and didn't know how to get out of it. [INSIGHT]. One way or another," Contreras said. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Email us at exclusive@the-sun.com or call 212 416 4552. 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. 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. 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.. I will love him until I die. Water gushes for days with no one stopping it, Couple had 'no respect' dumping close to a church, ABC13 viewer says. 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. 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. Car loads.". As for where Michael is now, unfortunately, Gabriel's great uncle has passed away. "They had the upper hand, I honestly believe to remove him and save him. 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. 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. The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez is the harrowing six-part documentary series on Netflix about the case of Gabriel Fernandez. "They had the upper hand, I honestly believe to remove him and save him. She also recalls seeing "cigarette marks like people had been putting cigarettes out on him". 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. Aguirre was sentenced to death. In an interview with ABC7, Contreras finally broke his silence, to mark the seven years since Gabriel's deaeth. His memory has generated positive steps to save children. 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. RELATED: Slain SoCal boy had BB lodged in his groin area, nurse testifies. Those who knew Gabriel best talked to ABC7 about the boy. All Rights Reserved. The prosecutor's crusade to protect children was ignited at the Palmdale complex where Gabriel lived. We want to hear from you. Following this, Martinez was deported by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) back to his native El Salvador. "Unfortunately, I think this is something that's going to affect them the rest of their lives. "Unfortunately, I think this is something that's gonna affect them the rest of their lives. But Contreras said a door opened recently. "Unfortunately, I think this is something that's gonna affect them the rest of their lives. Are Janelle, Christine and Meri Suing Kody Over Money From Coyote Pass? Aguirre was sentenced to death. One way or another," Contreras said. 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.". Carranza's death meant he never saw justice for the little boy he loved so much. ", Get the biggest TV headlines, recaps and insider knowledge straight to your inbox. Gabriel's memory in the household is so painful, they avoid it. You need to care," said Deputy District Attorney Jon Hatami. A position rejected by Hatami. The children testified about the bat, the BB guns, the box where Gabriel was confined, and accusations that he was gay. He takes aim at the Department of Children and Family Services. He and his wife adopted Gabriel's siblings, the walking wounded. At least those people are going to do their part and I know that children have been saved due to his story," Contreras said. "I would show everybody that picture of Gabriel in the hospital. But the question remains whether it was just one of the thugs driving the abuse, or if they were both equally culpable. I feel like theyre with me to this moment, he said. He takes aim at the Department of Children and Family Services. 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? Here are some of the mysteries about Gabriel's tragic story which still haven't been resolved. 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. "They can . Gabriel lived with Michael and David for the first few years of his life. In Netflixs documentary, Michaels partner David Martinez recalls: She didnt want him and the family didnt want her to have him. "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. At least those people are going to do their part and I know that children have been saved due to his story," Contreras said. 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 . 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. "Something brings it back in. During the last eight months of his life, Gabriel was the victim of child abuse which eventually led to his murder in May 2013. 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. ", 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 Fernandez: Who is Gabriel Fernandezs biological father. This is despite LA County District Attorney Jackie Lacey previously telling NBC Los Angeles she stood by the charges, stating: There ought to be some criminal consequences.. Have a tip? Gabriel Fernandez: Why did the 4 social workers' case not go to trial? 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. "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. Unfortunately, Michaels death came before Pearl and Isauro were found guilty of killing Gabriel and the were sentenced. They wanted to prove he performed CPR as the boy was dying. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. And there's momentum for "Gabriel's Law." But Prosecutor Jon Hatami believed Pearl took Gabriel into her custody so she could claim more welfare benefits. The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez is a full brown reveal of the life and death of an eight. The charges, filed in 2016, marked the first time Los Angeles caseworkers . All Rights Reserved. Amid the toys and tender mementos, a call to save children before it is too late. You need to care," said Deputy District Attorney Jon Hatami. The boy's uncle said he and his wife have adopted two of the boy's siblings, telling jurors that the children experience feelings of guilt about what happened to their younger brother. It would give an officer on an abuse call a way to quickly check for DCFS history and alert the caseworker. 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. You see his pictures as a baby, he was always smiling. PALMDALE, California -- This weekend marks seven years since parental child abuse took the life of 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez. And having never tried to care for him before, why was she showing concern about his mental welfare now? Those who knew Gabriel best talked to ABC7 about the boy. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. In 2018 Gabriel's mother Pearl pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison without parole. It is not any easier," Contreras said. Car loads.". David maintains that this allegation is false, as did some members of Gabriel's family. During the trial of Isauro Aguirre, Robert testified that that one day his daughter took Gabriel and refused to bring him back. "I would show everybody that picture of Gabriel in the hospital. 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. They claimed that Gabriel Fernandez was tortured, forced to eat cat Litter and his own vomit. The. We were not that type of parents. 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. Those who knew Gabriel best talked to ABC7 about the boy. David currently resides in San Salvador, where he was interviewed for the docuseries. Gabriel Fernandez was eight years old when he died, Pearl Fernandez was sentenced to life in prison without parole. We convinced herto give him to uswe picked Gabriel up from the hospital when he was three days old. 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? A new voice joined the outcry. 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. Send it to us! Yet the charges against the group never made it to trial after the 2nd District Court of Appeal advised the lower court dismiss the charges. "Unfortunately, I think this is something that's gonna affect them the rest of their lives. 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: Which other cases were tried in same LA courtroom? Elizabeth Carranza, Gabriel's. Elizabeth Carranza says she contacted both the cops and social workers multiple times, worrying about Gabriel's safety. I haven't been here [San Salvador] for 38 years. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. But Contreras says a door opened recently. According to the LA Times, Robert and Sandra claimed they warned cops that Pearl had a history of abuse with her other children but they allowed Gabriel to stay with her anyway. In the new Netflix documentary series about his shocking case, The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez, the horrific facts of his torment are laid bare. Car loads.". A new voice joined the outcry. 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. "As far as Canada, they come. The Netflix documentary, "The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez", they watched it together. Netflixs documentary The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez explained to true crime viewers that Carranza was the one raising Fernandez from birth. 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. However, Pearl and Aguirre called Gabriel gay and hurt him for acting in manners that they considered. 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. Instead, she gave him to her uncle Carranza (Fernandezs great-uncle) and his partner, David Martinez. Isauro is currently on death row at San Quentin Prison and Pearl is incarcerated at Chowchilla Womens Prison, both in California. Sadly, just 16 months after Gabriels death, 46-year-old Michael Lemos Carranza died on September 17, 2014. 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