But California's governor, citing his personal sense of morality, suspended all executions for as long as he's in office. 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. Isauro, however, denied the charge, and was ultimately sentenced to death in 2018 he's now on death row. 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 Los Angeles DA stated that Aguirre frequently beat Gabriel because he thought the boy was gay. I haven't been here [San Salvador] for 38 years. When emergency services were called to his home in May 2013, he was found with a fractured skull, broken ribs and BB gun bullets in his skin, to name a few of his horrific injuries. "I hear a few people say she was a victim, and didn't know how to get out of it. But Prosecutor Jon Hatami believed Pearl took Gabriel into her custody so she could claim more welfare benefits. But they didn't," said Carranza. The social workers were there. As Garcia described Gabriel's progress in her class, Fernandez blurted out of nowhere, "I don't hit my kids." "Oh OK," said Garcia. 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. "In her mind," Hatami said of Pearl, "She's thinking that they were gonna get rid of him. After having Fernandez, his mom, Pearl, decided she wasn't the right person to raise him. The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez is streaming now on Netflix. She told filmmaker Brian Knappenberger: [Michael Lemos Carranza and David Martinez] were both very good with him. Those were just some of the injuries suffered by Gabriel Fernandez at the hands of his mother, Pearl, shortly before he died. Fernandez left the hospital the day her youngest son was born, The Cinemaholic reveals. Contreras says he believes Aguirro deserves "no mercy". "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. Children are still getting murdered. Michael passed away on Sept. 17, 2014, about a year after Gabriel. 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. Seven years later, his story has traveled worldwide. 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. Speaking in the documentary, David Martinez explained how they came to raise Gabriel in the first place. It would give an officer on an abuse call a way to quickly check for DCFS history and alert the caseworker. But they didn't," said Carranza. His memory has generated positive steps to save children. He said: She [Pearl] didnt want him and the family didnt want her to have him. Your guess is just as good as mine. He'd said he was going to take Gabriel to a barbecue, but they later found out he'd lied. 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. 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.". 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. Gabriel's uncle Chris Contreras is breaking his silence. But things could have been so different for Gabriel if hed been allowed to continue living with other relatives. "It's all those emotions are there. Seven years later, Gabriel's story has traveled worldwide. 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. Garcia intentionally left the door open because she was concerned about being alone with Pearl Fernandez. 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. He saw how it opened minds and hearts. The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez is a full brown reveal of the life and death of an eight. 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. In 2009 he moved in with his grandparents; his grandfather deciding that Gabriel should not be brought up by two gay men. "As far as Canada, they come. His memory has generated positive steps to save children. The proposal is pushed by Gabriel's cousin Emily Carranza who pins blame on Gabriel's social workers. In interviews with Netflix he recalls times spent with Michael and Gabriel, and says he feels both are with him in spirit. 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. We were not allowed to see him, Martinez explained in the doc. "Something brings it back in. A new voice joined the outcry. ", In Martinez's account, he and Carranza had to give Gabriel up due to the wishes of his grandfather Robert Fernandez. 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. Michael had raised and cared for Gabriel in the early years of his life, alongside his partner David Martinez. His memory has generated positive steps to save children. 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. PALMDALE, California -- This weekend marks seven years since parental child abuse took the life of 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez. But Contreras says a door opened recently. Those who knew Gabriel best talked to ABC7 about the boy. "They had the upper hand, I honestly believe to remove him and save him. However, before he turned 4, the little boy began living with his grandparents Robert and Sandra Fernandez. "Something brings it back in," Contreras said. However, the cause of death remains unknown. The head of DCFS says since Gabriel's death, the system has been overhauled. And having never tried to care for him before, why was she showing concern about his mental welfare now? "All those workers that came in, and therapists, why did they all believe her over the kid with the marks?". "I would show everybody that picture of Gabriel in the hospital. Gabriel Fernandez: Is Gabriel Fernandezs killer still alive? 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. 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. But why would he deny the crime knowing it could lead to him being given a lethal injection? 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. Contreras says Aguirre deserves no mercy, and he says evidence backs him up. Pearl Fernandez gave . "They can't fight for themselves, they can't speak out for themselves. They would take him everywhere, he would always be clean and happy. The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez is streaming on Netflix now. We want to hear from you. His memory has generated positive steps to save children. The Netflix documentary, "The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez", they watched it together. You need to care," said Deputy District Attorney Jon Hatami. 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 closed their eyes and didnt see nothing?," he said. "It's. She steered the conversation back to Gabriel's academics. One of the most distressing elements of Gabriel's case was that he wrote a suicide note, aged eight. ; Contact Us Have a question, idea, or some feedback? We won't post to any of your accounts without asking first. Before Gabriel Fernandez returned to his mother Pearl Fernandez, he was brought up by his Great uncle Michael Lemos Carranza and his grandparents. 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. And there's momentum for "Gabriel's Law." Mom of 2, stabbed 8 times, is making most of second chance at life, Whose leak is it anyway? 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. PALMDALE, Calif. (KABC) -- This weekend marks seven years since parental child abuse took the life of 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez. His memory has generated positive steps to save children. In 2012, when Gabriel was eight-years-old, he was placed in the care of his mother Pearl Fernandez and her partner Isauro Aguirre. They want me to plead guilty to something I haven't done. This weekend marks seven years since parental child abuse took the life of 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez. Carranza slammed social services for their failings in a rally held days after Gabriel died. 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. It is not any easier," Contreras said. A fractured skull, broken ribs and BB pellets in his skin. But Contreras says a door opened recently. RELATED: Palmdale mother gets life prison term, boyfriend sentenced to death in 8-year-old's torture-killing. 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. This weekend marks seven years since parental child abuse took the life of 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez. Relatives who loved him and cared for him. Email In Touch at contact@intouchweekly.com. Why No One Saved Gabriel Fernandez. Thursday, 2nd March 2023See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. But there's speculation that the note found was part of an unimaginably despicable plan to kill Gabriel and get away with it. Here's all that we know about Michael and his partner, who too had tragic fates. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Gabriel Fernandez was just eight years old when he was tortured to death by his mum and her boyfriend, Pearl Fernandez was given life without parole for her part in the crimes - Isauro Aguirro was sentenced to death, Christene Estes wept as she remembered cataloguing little Gabriel's endless list of injuries, When paramedics found Gabriel they thought he had a severe skin disease because there were so many injuries all over his body, Family members think Pearl may have masterminded the more sadistic torture of her son, Gabriel with his grandparents, Sandra and Robert Fernandez, before he was made to live with his murderous mum, Isauro Aguirre was sentenced to death after he pleaded not guilty to murdering Gabriel, Prosecutors at the trial wondered why there was no blood on Isauro when paramedics arrived given the extent of Gabriel's injuries, Social workers Patricia Clement, Stefanie Rodriguez, Gregory Merritt and Kevin Bom were charged with child endangerment resulting in death, One of the suspicious notes Pearl showed counsellor Carmen Le Norgant, Gabriel Fernandez gave Mothers Day card to Pearl days before she and partner tortured him to death, eight-year-old Gabriel had suffered tremendously, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). They loved being with him and raising him, and Gabriel loved them both very much.. 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. 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. 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. David Martinez now lives in San Salvador - capital of El Salvador - after being deported from the US by ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement). Every question put his way was handled with a blend of authority and empathy. When he was 3 days old, Pearl sent her son to live with Michael. But when they arrived, Isauro wasn't performing CPR. ", 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. She also recalls seeing "cigarette marks like people had been putting cigarettes out on him". Is Every Duggar Ridiculously Messy? We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Amid the toys and tender mementos, a call to save children before it is too late. Here are some of the mysteries about Gabriel's tragic story which still haven't been resolved. "They can't fight for themselves, they can't speak out for themselves," said Deputy District Attorney Jon Hatami. [EXPLAINER]Gabriel Fernandez: Who is Michael Lemos Carranza? One way or another," Contreras said. Aguirre was sentenced to death. In the new Netflix documentary series about his shocking case, The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez, the horrific facts of his torment are laid bare. "They had the upper hand, I honestly believe to remove him and save him. Im sorry to my children, and I want them to know that I love them. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Later, ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) deported his partner David to El Salvador. Copyright 2023 KABC Television, LLC. ", In the subsequent trial, Gabriel's brave siblings described how. Water gushes for days with no one stopping it, Couple had 'no respect' dumping close to a church, ABC13 viewer says. One way or another," Contreras said. He saw how it opened minds and hearts. However, Pearl and Aguirre called Gabriel gay and hurt him for acting in manners that they considered. Gabriel Fernandez: Who is Gabriel Fernandezs biological father. Aguirre was sentenced to death. Gabriel Fernandez: Did Gabriel Fernandez's parents die? Gabriel Fernandez: What happened to Gabriel Fernandezs parents? "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. 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. 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.". 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. 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.". The power for change, Hatami said, is reflected in a growing memorial. I will love him until I die. "I know that those that have heard or seen his story. He takes aim at the Department of Children and Family Services. His cause of death is not known. "Unfortunately, I think this is something that's gonna affect them the rest of their lives. David currently resides in San Salvador, where he was interviewed for the docuseries. "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. In an interview with ABC7, Contreras finally broke his silence, to mark the seven years since Gabriel's deaeth. Seven years on from his death, there are still so many lingering uncertainties regarding Gabriel's case and not just about his murderer parents. (Photo by Irfan Khan/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images). You can unsubscribe at any time. "I would show everybody that picture of Gabriel in the hospital. All rights reserved. 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. He saw how it opened minds and hearts. Struggling through tears, she added that there was: "So much damage, and so many questions.". "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. ", Get the biggest TV headlines, recaps and insider knowledge straight to your inbox. The horrifying murder was detailed in Netflix documentary The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez. In Pearl's custody, someone called to report that they thought Gabriel was molested by his uncle, but no one has confirmed this allegation. 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.". "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. Gabriel's teacher Jennifer Garcia reported signs of abuse to Rodriguez, according to court records. 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. To this day, Contreras says Gabriel's siblings don't let themselves have fun, no matter how much he tries. Children are still getting murdered. The charges, filed in 2016, marked the first time Los Angeles caseworkers . "A lot of the family wants to blame just Tony," says Elizabeth Carranza, Gabriel's great-aunt. 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. SoCal parental abuse case: Uncle breaks silence nearly 7 years after 8-year-old boy's death. "Something brings it back in. PALMDALE, Calif. -- This weekend marks seven years since parental child abuse took the life of 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez. Support Center Find answers to questions about products, access, use, setup, and administration. The power for change, Hatami says, is reflected in a growing memorial. "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. View our online Press Pack. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. "When her and Tony would fight, she was the abusive one to him.". They need somebody else to do it, but especially during this time. David maintains that this allegation is false, as did some members of Gabriel's family. I had never known pain before, until he passed away. During the last eight months of . They wanted to prove he performed CPR as the boy was dying. Living in a household gripped by fear. Gabriel Fernandez: Who is Michael Lemos Carranza? Cagle was not available to answer follow up questions about two more recent DCFS death cases, also in Antelope Valley: Anthony Avalos and Noah Cuatro. RELATED: Palmdale woman, boyfriend sentenced in 8-year-old's torture killing. Early in his legal proceedings, Isauro was secretly recorded in jail talking to a clergyman and the tape was leaked to the press. But Gov. Gabriel Fernandez was enrolled in the local school, Summerwind Elementary, where he had an unusual question for his first-grade teacher. 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. In 2018 Gabriel's mother Pearl pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison without parole. In the docuseries, David said that Pearl told Michael to "come and get his kid" because he was crying and getting on her nerves. Their abuse led to his death in May 2013. 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? But the question remains whether it was just one of the thugs driving the abuse, or if they were both equally culpable. 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. 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. 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. "Something brings it back in. You see his pictures as a baby, he was always smiling. He actually spent the first four years of his life living with his great-uncle Michael Lemos Carranza and his partner, David Martinez. Car loads.". Contreras said Aguirre deserves no mercy, and he said evidence backs him up. The couple watched the Netflix documentary "The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez.". This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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