Gabriel Fernandez: How a Child Asked for Help 60 Times and Was Ignored

In May 2013, eight-year-old Gabriel Fernandez was rushed to the hospital in Palmdale, California. His mother claimed he had an accident while playing with his brother. But when doctors saw the extent of his injuries—burns, broken bones, BB gun wounds, and signs of prolonged torture—they knew the truth. This was no accident.

For months, Gabriel had been subjected to unthinkable abuse at the hands of his mother, Pearl Fernandez, and her boyfriend, Isauro Aguirre. Family members, teachers, and neighbors had all tried to sound the alarm—over 60 reports were made to social services. Yet, nothing was done.

In this episode, we break down how Gabriel’s life went from love and security to absolute horror, why the system designed to protect him failed so catastrophically, and how his abusers were finally brought to justice. This is the tragic case of Gabriel Fernandez.

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