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A boy’s brutal murder and the public trials of his guardians and social workers prompt questions about the system’s protection of vulnerable children.

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Season 1

8.4/10388 votes
Gabriel's Voice
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/26/2020
As LA County assesses the cracks of a broken system, the jury reaches a verdict in Isauro's case, and Pearl Fernandez has her day in court.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
8.3/10418 votes
Failure at All Levels
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/26/2020
Focus shifts to Gabriel's mother, Pearl, and the role she may have played in his death. Gabriel's teacher recounts a series of calls to child services.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
8.2/10378 votes
Improper Regard or Indifference
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/26/2020
The social workers fight to clear their names in court. Later, with the cameras turned off, Gabriel's siblings take the stand and give graphic testimony.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
8.1/10438 votes
Evil in this Courtroom
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2/26/2020
With hundreds of witnesses and thousands of documents, the trial of Isauro Aguirre begins — with Deputy DA Jonathan Hatami seeking the death penalty.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
8.0/10485 votes
A Shock to the System
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2/26/2020
Dark details of Gabriel's story come to light as a shadowy source from inside the DCFS suggests that his case wasn't handled properly.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
8.0/10392 votes
Death Has Got Him by the Hand
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2/26/2020
At Isauro's trial, a former security guard details his attempts to help Gabriel that hit a dead end with social services and the sheriff's department.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown