[EXPLAINER]Gabriel Fernandez: Who is Michael Lemos Carranza? Gabriel Fernandez: Is Pearl Fernandez still in prison? RELATED: Palmdale abuse case: Mother of slain 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez pleads guilty, Sunshine returns to SoCal on Thursday but cold temps stick around, World of Barbie to open next month at Santa Monica Place, Jupiter and Venus appear to 'kiss' in the sky. But Prosecutor Jon Hatami believed Pearl took Gabriel into her custody so she could claim more welfare benefits. And there's momentum for "Gabriel's Law." Cagle was not available to answer follow up questions about two more recent DCFS death cases, also in Antelope Valley: Anthony Avalos and Noah Cuatro. A position rejected by Hatami. Aguirre was sentenced to death. During the trial of Isauro Aguirre, Robert testified that that one day his daughter took Gabriel and refused to bring him back. SoCal parental abuse case: Uncle breaks silence nearly 7 years after 8-year-old boy's death. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Fernandez's parents, Robert and Sandra, helped raise the child as well, looking after him between 2005 and 2012. Fernandez lived with Robert and Sandra until he was 7, at which point Pearl and Aguirre took him back. DON'T MISSGabriel Fernandez: Is Gabriel Fernandezs killer still alive? Pearl pleaded guilty to first degree murder and was sentenced to life without parole. RELATED: Gabriel Fernandez case: Court says social workers won't face charges in Palmdale boy's death. PALMDALE, California -- This weekend marks seven years since parental child abuse took the life of 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez. Four Los Angeles County social workers - Stefanie Rodriguez and Patricia Clement along with two supervisors, Kevin Bom and Gregory Merritt were charged in connection with the boy's death. All Rights Reserved. Ezekiel was 12 and Virginia was 10 when they witnessed the torture inflicted by their own mother Pearl Fernandez and her boyfriend Isauro Aguirre. While 19-stone security guard Isauro was known to have beaten four stone Gabriel unconscious, Pearl's relatives suspect she was really the boss when it came to some of the most horrific torture. Something went wrong, please try again later. They would take him everywhere, he would always be clean and happy. I had never known pain before, until he passed away. The horrifying murder was detailed in Netflix documentary The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez. During the trial, Isauro's defence team played his call to 911 when Gabriel stopped breathing. Im sorry to my children, and I want them to know that I love them.". "Unfortunately, I think this is something that's gonna affect them the rest of their lives. Mourners have had questions. Gabriel Fernandez: Is Gabriel Fernandezs killer still alive? His memory has generated positive steps to save children. In the documentary, Gabriel's move at the age of four was because his grandfather Robert Fernandez did not agree with a same-sex couple raising a child. "Children are still getting killed. According to the LA Times, Robert and Sandra claimed they warned cops that Pearl had a history of abuse with her other children but they allowed Gabriel to stay with her anyway. Children are still getting tortured and this is after Gabriel," Hatami said. Before living with his grandparents and dying under his mother's custody, Gabriel Fernandez resided with his great-uncle Michael Lemos Carranza and Michael's partner, David Martinez. Following Gabriels death, his great Uncle Michael criticised the Los Angeles Child Protection Services and led a memorial mass at a Los Angeles church for Gabriel. Email us at exclusive@the-sun.com or call 212 416 4552. The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez is the harrowing six-part documentary series on Netflix about the case of Gabriel Fernandez. Seven years later, his story has traveled worldwide. Cagle was not available to answer follow up questions about two more recent DCFS death cases, also in Antelope Valley: Anthony Avalos and Noah Cuatro. Thursday, 2nd March 2023See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. (Photo by Irfan Khan/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images). His memory has generated positive steps to save children. She also recalls seeing "cigarette marks like people had been putting cigarettes out on him". DeSantis coming to CA as new poll shows him leading Trump, Ice flies off SUV, smashing windshield: 'You could kill somebody'. "They had the upper hand, I honestly believe to remove him and save him. As for where Michael is now, unfortunately, Gabriel's great uncle has passed away. Facebook 8-Year-Old's Big Brother Details the Horrific Abuse He Suffered from Mom's Boyfriend Before His Death The day he was. [INSIGHT]. Sadly, just 16 months after Gabriels death, 46-year-old Michael Lemos Carranza died on September 17, 2014. In an interview with ABC7, Contreras finally broke his silence, to mark the seven years since Gabriel's deaeth. He takes aim at the Department of Children and Family Services. Contreras said Aguirre deserves no mercy, and he said evidence backs him up. When Gabriel died, there was a Department of Child and Family Services investigation opened against Martinez and Carranza, looking into a claim that the pair had sexually abused Gabriel. Social worker Stefanie Rodriguez and other representatives of child protection agencies also visited Gabriel's home on a number of occasions. Isauro, however, denied the charge, and was ultimately sentenced to death in 2018 he's now on death row. In Netflixs documentary, Michaels partner David Martinez recalls: She didnt want him and the family didnt want her to have him. Ligature marks on his ankles like hed been tied up. All rights reserved. Michael Lemos Carranza was Gabriel Fernandez's great-uncle, with whom Gabriel lived with for the first four years of his life, along with Michael's partner, David Martinez. (Photo by Irfan Khan/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images), Isauro Aguirre was given the death penalty for the murder of Gabriel Fernandez. "We have added thousands of case workers, which have increased the capability of us to be able to work very closely with families," said Bobby Cagle, director of the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services. He and his wife adopted Gabriel's siblings, the walking wounded. By clicking Sign Up, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and that you have read our Privacy Policy. Car loads.". Children are still getting tortured and this is after Gabriel," Hatami said. R.I.P MICHAEL LEMOS CARRANZA.. Michael passed away on Sept. 17, 2014, about a year after Gabriel. 2023 Vox Media, LLC. "I know that those that have heard or seen his story. "They can't fight for themselves, they can't speak out for themselves. Cagle was not available to answer follow up questions about two more recent DCFS death cases, also in Antelope Valley: Anthony Avalos and Noah Cuatro. We convinced herto give him to uswe picked Gabriel up from the hospital when he was three days old. It's all those emotions are there. The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez details the horrendous abuse Gabriel endured, which also included forcing him to eat cat faeces, burning him with cigarettes and locking him in a cabinet. However, this is a charge Martinez strenuously denies in the Netflix documentary, claiming that the investigation came out of the family's fears that Gabriel was gay. "I just remember that night thinking, I just cant I just cant wrap my head around how it got to this. RELATED: Slain SoCal boy pepper-sprayed in face, forced to eat cat feces, brother testifies. Robert Fernandez's account of this, however, differs. Check out Bay Area safety tracker, Tracking the drought: Map shows conditions across SF Bay Area, Bay Area Life; Sundays at 6:30 p.m. on ABC7, Palmdale mother gets life prison term, boyfriend sentenced to death in 8-year-old's torture-killing, Slain SoCal boy pepper-sprayed in face, forced to eat cat feces, brother testifies, Slain SoCal boy had BB lodged in his groin area, nurse testifies, Palmdale abuse case: Mother of slain 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez pleads guilty. "I would show everybody that picture of Gabriel in the hospital. Here's all that we know about Michael and his partner, who too had tragic fates. "It's. Amid the toys and tender mementos, a call to save children before it is too late. "They had the upper hand, I honestly believe to remove him and save him. Support Center Find answers to questions about products, access, use, setup, and administration. Meanwhile, his siblings described watching their brother being forced to eat cat litter and have cold baths while being pepper sprayed. Children are still getting murdered. PALMDALE, Calif. -- This weekend marks seven years since parental child abuse. "I know that those that have heard or seen his story. At her sentencing, she said: "Every day I wish that Id made better choices. Yet the charges against the group never made it to trial after the 2nd District Court of Appeal advised the lower court dismiss the charges. Copyright 2023 KABC Television, LLC. RELATED: Antelope Valley torture, child death cases receive new attention with documentary, tribute mural. For him, it's personal. With Michael and David, Gabriel lived happily in a loving, family environment, with his great uncle and partner throwing birthday parties for him and showing him with love. Carranza's death meant he never saw justice for the little boy he loved so much. She will never be released from prison. In the documentary, Gabriels move at the age of four was because his grandfather Robert Fernandez did not agree with a same-sex couple raising a child. When he was 3 days old, Pearl sent her son to live with Michael. "They can . Water gushes for days with no one stopping it, Couple had 'no respect' dumping close to a church, ABC13 viewer says. But they didn't," said Carranza. The series originally had included the Contreras family, but to allow more time for healing, Contreras requested that their part be taken out. PALMDALE, California -- This weekend marks seven years since parental child abuse took the life of 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez. Copyright 2023 KABC Television, LLC. He takes aim at the Department of Children and Family Services. 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