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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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Invisible Choir
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.
Raina Mermaid
God, 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.
