The Boy in the Cupboard
Added 2019-08-18 06:45:01 +0000 UTCIn what some have called the worst case of child abuse in Los Angeles County history, 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez suffered prolonged torture at the very hands of those entrusted to protect him. Early reports alleged his death was accidental. But the investigation would quickly reveal a much darker, more evil series of events that would ultimately shake the cracked foundation of the L.A. County Department of Children and Family Services to its core. A BB gun, a belt, and a small cupboard were just the beginning of Gabriel’s proverbial house of horrors.
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- Graphic Images Revealed in Boy’s Death
- Older Brother Testifies in 8-Year-Old’s Murder Trial
- Gabriel Fernandez Case Overview
- Isauro Aguirre Sentencing
- Closing Arguments Begin
- Prosecutor was victim of child abuse
- Gabriel Fernandez: 5 Things to Know
- 8 BB’s Recovered From Slain Palmdale Boy’s Body
- Timeline
- Jury to Begin Hearing Case
- Forum Discussing Case w/ Articles
- ‘Nothing short of evil’
- 4 L.A. County Social Workers Charged With Child Abuse In Death Of 8-Year-Old Boy
- Key Documents May Be Used Against Social Workers Accused In Boy's Torture Death
- Slain Palmdale boy's father: 'I should have been there' | ABC7
- Viral Photo Of Palmdale Teachers Holding Noose Linked To Gabriel Fernandez Trial
- Judge Lashes Out At Couple Who Killed 8-Year-Old Gabriel Fernandez
- Mom’s boyfriend ‘liked torturing’ Gabriel Fernandez, 8, prosecutor says at murder trial
- Judge Denies Motion for Mistrial in Torture-Murder of 8-Year-Old Boy
- Rare Charges Against Child Welfare Workers to Proceed in L.A. Child’s Death
- Why Did No One Save Gabriel?
- Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
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Comments
I agree completely Raina, and though difficult I think it important to share these stories in hope of encouraging critical reflection and change in the systems that can intervene in these types of horrific cases. I actually only glossed over some of the harsher details because I didnt want the listener to lose sight of the missed opportunities along the way that led to Gabriel's untimely death. What a tragic case.
Invisible Choir
2019-08-19 19:04:16 +0000 UTCGod, this case killed me. I appreciate the warning. I was a victim of child abuse and I went on to work directly in the field both professionally, and with my business on the side. I've worked with a lot of kids who have had abuse experiences. I don't understand how parents can be so evil, and have found that they're all narcissistic or psychopathic. My heart breaks for Gabriel but I think it's important we HEAR the stories like this, even though they're hard. Because these horrors happen and no one knows. But once we know we can help make change.
Raina Mermaid
2019-08-19 18:53:51 +0000 UTC
