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A Shock to the System

Episode number: 1

Overview: 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.

Evil in this Courtroom

Episode number: 2

Overview: With hundreds of witnesses and thousands of documents, the trial of Isauro Aguirre begins — with Deputy DA Jonathan Hatami seeking the death penalty.

Failure at All Levels

Episode number: 3

Overview: 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.

Death Has Got Him by the Hand

Episode number: 4

Overview: 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.

Improper Regard or Indifference

Episode number: 5

Overview: 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.

Gabriel's Voice

Episode number: 6

Overview: 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.