David Farnor | On 22, Feb 2020

Netflix will explore The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez this February with a new true crime series.

In 2013, 8-year-old Gabriel died as a result of horrific and prolonged abuse by his mother and her boyfriend. In the wake of the tragedy, a demand for justice and accountability exploded in Los Angeles County. This six-part documentary from award-winning documentarian Brian Knappenberger (Nobody Speak: Trials of the Free Press) offers an inside look at the trial as well as an eye-opening investigation into the government systems that failed to protect Gabriel, despite multiple reports and warning signs.

Along with shedding light on an important story, The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez serves as a wake-up call to reexamine the structures designed to protect children in need.

It premieres on Netflix on 26th February. Here’s the trailer:

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