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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- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes aired
- 6
- Latest aired
- S01E01
- Total runtime
- 5h 31min
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S01E01 A Shock to the System
February 26 · 47min find the promo
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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.
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S01E02 Evil in this Courtroom
February 26 · 53min find the promo
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With hundreds of witnesses and thousands of documents, the trial of Isauro Aguirre begins — with Deputy DA Jonathan Hatami seeking the death penalty.
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S01E03 Failure at All Levels
February 26 · 63min find the promo
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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.
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S01E04 Death Has Got Him by the Hand
February 26 · 56min find the promo
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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.
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S01E05 Improper Regard or Indifference
February 26 · 51min find the promo
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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.
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S01E06 Gabriel's Voice
February 26 · 61min find the promo
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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.