Publisher's Synopsis
Why Did No One Save Gabriel?
He was 8 years old, and the signs of abuse were obvious. Yet time and again, caseworkers from child-protective services failed to help him.
The horrific death of 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez in 2013 triggered shock waves through Los Angeles and beyond that still linger to this day.
On May 22, 2013 authorities responded to an emergency call at the home of Gabriel Fernandez because the 8-year-old had stopped breathing.
When paramedics arrived, they found Gabriel bruised and beaten. His skull was cracked, three of his ribs were broken, BB pellets were embedded in his bruised and burned skin, and two of his teeth had been knocked out. He was immediately taken to a hospital, but tragically died two days later.
- Gabriel's teacher said he was bruised on his face and hands and the boy reported he was hit with a belt buckle that caused bleeding.
- The following month, the teacher said he had scratches and a "busted lip," which the boy attributed to being punched by his mother, records show.
- Shortly after, the same teacher said his face was swollen and he had bruised dots all over his face. She said Gabriel told her his mother shot him in the face with a BB gun, according to county records.
- At one point, his mother sent Gabriel to school in girl's clothing to humiliate him, relatives said.
- Gabriel's therapist saying the boy reported once being forced to perform oral sex on an older relative, according to county records.
- Gabriel had previously written a note saying he was contemplating suicide, records show.
- "The red flags were all over the place. They were ignored. It is just inexplicable to me," said county Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky, noting that the Sheriff's Department was also aware of the abuse allegations.
- Department of Children and Family Services Director Philip Browning acknowledged in an interview that the system failed Gabriel"I feel like they all should be fired," said Elizabeth Carranza, Gabriel's aunt. "They didn't listen to my nephew. They were completely deaf and blind."
"THE TRIALS OF GABRIEL FERNANDEZ" focuses on exposing each and every person who played a part in Gabriel's death, whether it be from the physical hands who hurt him, or the many departments who failed to do their job. Tells the events surrounding the death of 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez in Los Angeles County. On top of the intense information provided, the book includes some of the most emotional accounts you will ever read.
This book informs the audience about Gabriel Fernandez's background and early life before delivering details about the abuse he endured. If you don't know anything about this case, you will definitely understand every aspect of it through the contents of this book.
"THE TRIALS OF GABRIEL FERNANDEZ" is an incredibly impactful book that will transform the way you think and feel about certain aspects of life.
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