"Children are still getting killed. "Unfortunately, I think this is something that's gonna affect them the rest of their lives. The Los Angeles DA stated that Aguirre frequently beat Gabriel because he thought the boy was gay. As Garcia described Gabriel's progress in her class, Fernandez blurted out of nowhere, "I don't hit my kids." "Oh OK," said Garcia. The prosecutor's crusade to protect children was ignited at the Palmdale complex where Gabriel lived. After having Fernandez, his mom, Pearl, decided she wasnt the right person to raise him. It's all those emotions are there. They testified about the bat, the BB guns, the box where Gabriel was confined, accusations that he was gay. His memory has generated positive steps to save children. Days after Gabriel was born on February 21, 2005, he was placed in the care of his Great Uncle Michael, who was the uncle of Gabriels mother Pearl. Three months later on February 24, Pearl pleaded guilty to the same charge.Whereas Isauro received the death penalty, Pearl was immune from receiving the death penalty after taking a plea deal. 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. The power for change, Hatami said, is reflected in a growing memorial. 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. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. You see his pictures as a baby, he was always smiling. David maintains that this allegation is false, as did some members of Gabriel's family. His memory has generated positive steps to save children. He saw how it opened minds and hearts. THE uncle of 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez, who died after years of abuse at the hands of his mother and her boyfriend, has spoken out for the first time since the child's death in 2013. But they didn't," said Carranza. In Netflixs documentary, Michaels partner David Martinez recalls: She didnt want him and the family didnt want her to have him. DON'T MISSGabriel Fernandez: Is Gabriel Fernandezs killer still alive? "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. The docuseries briefly goes into Gabriel's time under their care, years before his mother, Pearl, and her boyfriend, Isauro Aguirre, brutally killed the 8-year-old. After they beat the 8-year-old boy so badly that he needed to go to the hospital, where he eventually died, his uncles rushed to be by his side. 90 Day Fiance's Hamza's Green Card Status 'Battle' Amid Memphis Divorce, '90 Day Fiance' Star Memphis Smith Alleges Hamza Moknii Was 'Abusive', 90 Day's Hamza Requested Paternity Test for Daughter Amid Memphis Split. Gabriel was first given to his great uncles, Michael Lemos Carranza and his partner David Martinez, where he spent around four years. To this day, Contreras says Gabriel's siblings don't let themselves have fun, no matter how much he tries. He saw how it opened minds and hearts. Early in his legal proceedings, Isauro was secretly recorded in jail talking to a clergyman and the tape was leaked to the press. Isauro didn't have blood on his hands or anywhere on his body, which was strange given the amount all over Gabriel when paramedics found him. A new voice joined the outcry. Gabriel Fernandez: Where are Gabriel Fernandez brother and sister now? Facebook 8-Year-Old's Big Brother Details the Horrific Abuse He Suffered from Mom's Boyfriend Before His Death The day he was. It would give an officer on an abuse call a way to quickly check for DCFS history and alert the caseworker. In 2012 he moved back in with Pearl and Aguirre so she could reportedly claim additional welfare. Martinez says of the claims: "The allegations were false, we never sexually abused Gabriel at all. But the question remains whether it was just one of the thugs driving the abuse, or if they were both equally culpable. The recent Netflix documentary, "The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez". We convinced herto give him to uswe picked Gabriel up from the hospital when he was three days old. "They need somebody else to do it, but especially during this time. They claimed that Gabriel Fernandez was tortured, forced to eat cat Litter and his own vomit. Gabriel with his grandparents, Sandra and Robert Fernandez, before he was made to live with his murderous mum Credit: Netflix When Gabriel was born, drug addict Pearl gave him away to be raised by . The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez is the harrowing six-part documentary series on Netflix about the case of Gabriel Fernandez. They would take him everywhere, he would always be clean and happy. I haven't been here [San Salvador] for 38 years. "Something brings it back in. In 2012, when Gabriel was eight-years-old, he was placed in the care of his mother Pearl Fernandez and her partner Isauro Aguirre. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. [INSIGHT]. SoCal parental abuse case: Uncle breaks silence nearly 7 years after 8-year-old boy's death. But despite the grandparents' plea, the defenceless boy was ultimately allowed to stay with Pearl and Isauro after they took him. And if you don't, I think the public then should have the right to hold you criminally responsible," Hatami said. The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez: The Tragic Story of Gabriel's Uncle Michael, objected to him being cared for by two gay men. Later investigations revealed Rodriguez had never received information detailing previous allegations that Pearl Rodriguez had neglected her other children. In fact, the first thing he told law enforcement when they responded to the 911 call was that Gabriel Fernandez was gay, which confused officers. In Spanish, he can be heard saying: "They want me to plead guilty to something I haven't done. David maintains that this allegation is false, as did some members of Gabriel's family. A position rejected by Hatami. Ezekiel was 12 and Virginia was 10 when they witnessed the torture inflicted by their own mother Pearl Fernandez and her boyfriend Isauro Aguirre. RELATED: Gabriel Fernandez case: Court says social workers won't face charges in Palmdale boy's death. But there's speculation that the note found was part of an unimaginably despicable plan to kill Gabriel and get away with it. Gabriel's uncle Chris Contreras is breaking his silence. Seven years later, his story has traveled worldwide. Here are some of the mysteries about Gabriel's tragic story which still haven't been resolved. Instead, she gave him to her uncle Carranza (Fernandezs great-uncle) and his partner, David Martinez. It would give an officer on an abuse call a way to quickly check for DCFS history and alert the caseworker. Children are still getting tortured and this is after Gabriel," Hatami said. One way or another," Contreras said. The horrifying murder was detailed in Netflix documentary The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez. Ligature marks on his ankles like hed been tied up. The documentary alleged the couple looked after Gabriel until one day when they said Gabriel had been kidnapped by Isauro. However, medical staff instantly realised it was much worse as they noticed injuries covering his entire body. His memory has generated positive steps to save children. ", Love Island fans' horror as axed Olivia handed power to destroy TWO other stars, Frogmore eviction shows King's drawn a line with Harry, Strictly star bags life-changing EastEnders role as part of new family, Baby's body found after huge search as cops quiz Constance Marten & lover, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Sick mum Pearl Fernandez and her partner Isauro Aguirre beat Gabriel with a belt and burned him with cigarettes, sometimes in front of his siblings. A fractured skull, broken ribs and BB pellets in his skin. Something went wrong, please try again later. My Research and Language Selection Sign into My Research Create My Research Account English; Help and support. But Contreras says a door opened recently. In the docuseries, David said that Pearl told Michael to "come and get his kid" because he was crying and getting on her nerves. Living in a household gripped by fear. "Unfortunately, I think this is something that's gonna affect them the rest of their lives. A post on the Gabriels Justice Facebook page from September 2014 reads: It is with a heavy heart and tears, that I inform you.. Today my beloved cousin Michael has passed away today. "I would show everybody that picture of Gabriel in the hospital. Those who knew Gabriel best talked to ABC7 about the boy. The children testified about the bat, the BB guns, the box where Gabriel was confined, and accusations that he was gay. We were not that type of parents. Have a tip? Seven years later, his story has traveled worldwide. All Rights Reserved. "I would show everybody that picture of Gabriel in the hospital. Carranza slammed social services for their failings in a rally held days after Gabriel died. Pearl pleaded guilty to first degree murder and was sentenced to life without parole. "They put him in the back of the car and told him that if he kept lying about things, that he would be the one to go to jail," Elizabeth said. During the trial, Isauro's defence team played his call to 911 when Gabriel stopped breathing. "I would show everybody that picture of Gabriel in the hospital. Carranza's death meant he never saw justice for the little boy he loved so much. We won't post to any of your accounts without asking first. RELATED: Palmdale mother gets life prison term, boyfriend sentenced to death in 8-year-old's torture-killing. We want to hear from you. Unfortunately, they were his last eight months. He takes aim at the Department of Children and Family Services. "Unfortunately, I think this is something that's gonna affect them the rest of their lives. As we previously reported in our guide to Gabriel's grandparents, the claim alleges, "in or about March of 2005, Pearl Fernandez turned over custody of her son Gabriel Fernandez to her parents, Robert and Sandra Fernandez stating she did not want Gabriel and had no love for the child.". "Something brings it back in. You need to care.". Speaking in the documentary series, Christene Estes, a trauma nurse, describes having to document each of the injuries they found individually - while her colleagues fought to save his life. "Something brings it back in. Netflix's hit true crime show The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez mostly takes place in and around Palmdale, California, where the torture and brutal murder of the 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez took place. "It's. Gabriel Fernandez: What happened to Gabriel Fernandezs parents? Mourners have had questions. Gabriel's uncle Chris Contreras is breaking his silence. When Gabriel was born, drug addict Pearl gave him away to be raised by others saying she didn't love him. Contreras says he believes Aguirro deserves "no mercy". I feel like theyre with me to this moment, he said. Amid the toys and tender mementos, a call to save children before it is too late. According to a cousin who runs a Facebook page in the little boys honor, Carranza passed away in September 2014, a year and a half after Fernandezs death in May 2013. In Pearl's custody, someone called to report that they thought Gabriel was molested by his uncle, but no one has confirmed this allegation. They also locked the helpless child in a cupboard that the family would disturbingly call "the box" and forced him to eat cat faeces all because they thought he was gay. Ezekiel was 12 and Virginia was 10 when they witnessed the torture inflicted by their own mother Pearl Fernandez and her boyfriend Isauro Aguirre. On September 13, 2018, a Los Angeles County judge denied a motion to dismiss felony child abuse and falsification of records charges against four former child welfare caseworkers in the 2013 death of eight-year-old Gabriel Fernandez. The series originally had included the Contreras family, but to allow more time for healing, Contreras requested that their part be taken out. Gabriel Fernandez: Is Pearl Fernandez still in prison? Before Gabriel Fernandez returned to his mother Pearl Fernandez, he was brought up by his Great uncle Michael Lemos Carranza and his grandparents. After Pearl Fernandez called 911 on May 22, 2013 to report that Gabriel was not breathing, the paramedics who responded found him with broken ribs, a cracked skull and BB pellets stuck in his body . All rights reserved. However, before he turned 4, the little boy began living with his grandparents Robert and Sandra Fernandez. A position rejected by Hatami. 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For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Gabriel Fernandez was just eight years old when he was tortured to death by his mum and her boyfriend, Pearl Fernandez was given life without parole for her part in the crimes - Isauro Aguirro was sentenced to death, Christene Estes wept as she remembered cataloguing little Gabriel's endless list of injuries, When paramedics found Gabriel they thought he had a severe skin disease because there were so many injuries all over his body, Family members think Pearl may have masterminded the more sadistic torture of her son, Gabriel with his grandparents, Sandra and Robert Fernandez, before he was made to live with his murderous mum, Isauro Aguirre was sentenced to death after he pleaded not guilty to murdering Gabriel, Prosecutors at the trial wondered why there was no blood on Isauro when paramedics arrived given the extent of Gabriel's injuries, Social workers Patricia Clement, Stefanie Rodriguez, Gregory Merritt and Kevin Bom were charged with child endangerment resulting in death, One of the suspicious notes Pearl showed counsellor Carmen Le Norgant, Gabriel Fernandez gave Mothers Day card to Pearl days before she and partner tortured him to death, eight-year-old Gabriel had suffered tremendously, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). At least those people are going to do their part and I know that children have been saved due to his story," Contreras said. He'd said he was going to take Gabriel to a barbecue, but they later found out he'd lied. All Rights Reserved. He takes aim at the Department of Children and Family Services. And there's momentum for "Gabriel's Law." The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez is streaming now on Netflix. His memory has generated positive steps to save children. Four had been charged but the appeals court dismissed the case ruling that the workers did not have a legal responsibility to care for a child the way a parent did. The couple watched the Netflix documentary "The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez.". Gabriel died in intensive care after being savagely beaten and tortured at his home in Palmdale, Los Angeles County, by Pearl Fernandez and her partner Isauro Aguirro. "They can't fight for themselves, they can't speak out for themselves. And there's momentum for "Gabriel's Law." Not having my family here too, you know, being gayI was petrified too because I was leaving Michael and Gabriel behind but now I don't feel like I'm alone here. Aguirre was sentenced to death. However, the cause of death remains unknown. "I can't tell you how many people I've spoken to that have chosen a career path in social services because they say they want to make a difference," Contreras said. [Robert] said that two gay guys shouldnt be raising a kid, Martinez said in the Netflix program. Please note that this form cannot be used to reset your Google or Facebook password. "How many people have named their children after Gabriel, my five year old son's middle name is Gabriel.". Isauro is currently on death row at San Quentin Prison and Pearl is incarcerated at Chowchilla Womens Prison, both in California. But why would he deny the crime knowing it could lead to him being given a lethal injection? 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. In 2009 he moved in with his grandparents; his grandfather deciding that Gabriel should not be brought up by two gay men. He is now and will forever be with his Gabriel.. May you both be hugging and laughing. Gabriel's memory in the household is so painful, they avoid it. PALMDALE, California -- This weekend marks seven years since parental child abuse took the life of 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez. All rights reserved. Meanwhile, his siblings described watching their brother being forced to eat cat litter and have cold baths while being pepper sprayed. PALMDALE, Calif. (KABC) -- This weekend marks seven years since parental child abuse took the life of 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez. And if you don't, I think the public then should have the right to hold you criminally responsible," Hatami said. Living in a household gripped by fear. Her theory was that Pearl told authorities that it was bigger boys that were harming her son, not her and her partner. Water gushes for days with no one stopping it, Couple had 'no respect' dumping close to a church, ABC13 viewer says. But she claims that not only did the LAPD not believe the horrific things Gabriel said were happening to him, they told him to stop lying. You see his pictures as a baby, he was always smiling. In the early years of his life he lived with his Great Uncle but why did this change? "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. Gabriel's two siblings were adopted by their uncle, Chris Contreras and his wife. Paramedics had been called out to his house in Los Angeles by his mother Pearl, who claimed over the phone that he had slipped in the bathroom and hit his head. There was not a single misstep from the German - and that, at least partly, is why he remains beloved by supporters despite leaving the club in September. The prosecutor's crusade to protect children was ignited at the Palmdale complex where Gabriel lived. It was her uncle, Michael Lemos Carranza, and his partner, David Martinez, who took care of Gabriel Fernandez during the first year of his life. But they didn't," said Carranza. Contreras received support he never imagined. Fernandez was sentenced to life imprisonment, and Aguirro to death, although due to Governor Gavin Newsom suspending all executions while he's in office, he will remain in prison. Aguirre was found guilty of the same crime and was given the death penalty. Just three days after he was born, Gabriel Fernandez was . Later, ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) deported his partner David to El Salvador. Gabriel Fernandez: Did Gabriel Fernandez's parents die? Michael passed away on Sept. 17, 2014, about a year after Gabriel. Seven years later, Gabriel's story has traveled worldwide. He and his wife adopted Gabriel's siblings, the walking wounded. They need somebody else to do it, but especially during this time. The social workers were there. Social worker Stefanie Rodriguez and other representatives of child protection agencies also visited Gabriel's home on a number of occasions. Here's all that we know about Michael and his partner, who too had tragic fates. Instead, she gave him to her uncle Carranza (Fernandez's great-uncle) and his partner, David. He said: She [Pearl] didnt want him and the family didnt want her to have him. Contreras received support he never imagined. Copyright 2023 KABC Television, LLC. "I would show everybody that picture of Gabriel in the hospital. 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. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Gabriel Fernandez: Why did the 4 social workers' case not go to trial? For him, it's personal. They need somebody else to do it, but especially during this time. Email us at exclusive@the-sun.com or call 212 416 4552. Michael was 46 years old at the time and his funeral arrangements were made in San . "He was my baby," David said. "What they did is almost as bad as what Pearl and Isauro did," he said. "I think you not only have a moral and ethical obligation to save that child, I think you have a legal obligation to save that child. Contreras received support he never imagined. Ezekiel was 12 and Virginia was 10 when their brother died, and are still haunted by the abuse they were forced to witness in the Palmdale, California residence. Contreras says Aguirre deserves no mercy, and he says evidence backs him up. As for where Michael is now, unfortunately, Gabriel's great uncle has passed away. He actually spent the first four years of his life living with his great-uncle Michael Lemos Carranza and his partner, David Martinez. He and his wife adopted Gabriel's siblings, the walking wounded. RELATED: Antelope Valley torture, child death cases receive new attention with documentary, tribute mural. Gabriel's memory in the household is so painful, they avoid it. Struggling through tears, she added that there was: "So much damage, and so many questions.". THE uncle of 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez, who died after years of abuse at the hands of his mother and her boyfriend, has spoken out for the first time since the child's death in 2013. Because no matter how many times I saw Gabriel smile, when I think of Gabriel now, I picture him in that hospital bed, not waking up.". In interviews with Netflix he recalls times spent with Michael and Gabriel, and says he feels both are with him in spirit. Palmdale woman, boyfriend sentenced in 8-year-old's torture killing, Antelope Valley torture, child death cases receive new attention with documentary, tribute mural, Gabriel Fernandez case: Court says social workers won't face charges in Palmdale boy's death, Palmdale abuse case: Mother of slain 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez pleads guilty. The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez is the harrowing six-part documentary series on Netflix about the case of Gabriel Fernandez. Though he was afraid to return to the country after 38 years away, he feels that Fernandez and Carranza are with him in spirit. ; Contact Us Have a question, idea, or some feedback? Car loads.". "I had never known pain before, until he passed away. "I hear a few people say she was a victim, and didn't know how to get out of it. In Netflix's The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez, Gabriel's relationship with Carranza and Martinez is described as the most loving, but what happened to his great-uncle? Heartwarming footage in the documentary showcases pictures of Michael, David and Gabriel playing together and celebrating Christmas. The proposal is pushed by Gabriel's cousin Emily Carranza who pins blame on Gabriel's social workers. "They can . Those who knew Gabriel best talked to ABC7 about the boy. Elizabeth Carranza, Gabriel's. A new voice joined the outcry. The charges, filed in 2016, marked the first time Los Angeles caseworkers . Martinez said in the doc: "He stayed with us for almost four years, until Grandpa Robert said that two gay guys shouldn't be raising a kid. You need to care," said Deputy District Attorney Jon Hatami. "I think you not only have a moral and ethical obligation to save that child, I think you have a legal obligation to save that child. Seven years on from his death, there are still so many lingering uncertainties regarding Gabriel's case and not just about his murderer parents. Despite this, supervisor Gregory Merritt closed the case. A new voice joined the outcry. Gabriel Fernandez was raised by his great uncle and his partner (Image: NETFLIX) In the documentary, Gabriel's move at the age of four was because his grandfather Robert Fernandez. "They can't fight for themselves, they can't speak out for themselves," said Deputy District Attorney Jon Hatami. Notably, it was fears of Gabriel's potential homosexuality that were revealed as a direct cause of the abuse Gabriel faced, as revealed at the trial of one of his killers, Isauro Aguirre.. The head of DCFS says since Gabriel's death, the system has been overhauled. During the last eight months of his life, Gabriel was the victim of child abuse which e -------------------------------------------------------------------------Please Click SubscribeTV News, Previews, Spoilers, Casting Scoop, Interviews, Television News, Ratings, TV Show Reviews, TV - News, Pictures, Videos, Entertainment, #GabrielFernandezWhy, #GabrielFernandez, #leave, #GreatUncle, #care#Netflix Robert Fernandez's account of this, however, differs. Eventually, Pearl took Gabriel from his grandparents eight months before his death on May 24, 2013. "I just remember that night thinking, I just cant I just cant wrap my head around how it got to this. Aguirre was sentenced to death. The Netflix documentary, "The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez", they watched it together. Children are still getting tortured and this is after Gabriel," Hatami said. Robert keeps on saying, 'ah, because he says that he loves you guys, you two fa*****'". 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. We were not allowed to see him, Martinez explained in the doc. The series originally had included the Contreras family, but to allow more time for healing, Contreras requested that their part be taken out. "As far as Canada, they come. Martinez, who was featured in the documentary, explained, She didnt want him and the family didnt want her to have him. More info. Born on January 4, 1968, Carranza passed away on September 17, 2014, a little over a year after Gabriel's demise. "They had the upper hand, I honestly believe to remove him and save him. "Something brings it back in," Contreras said. PALMDALE, California -- This weekend marks seven years since parental child abuse took the life of 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez. Garcia intentionally left the door open because she was concerned about being alone with Pearl Fernandez. At least those people are going to do their part and I know that children have been saved due to his story," Contreras said. He was declared brain dead and taken off life support two days later. Those who knew Gabriel best talked to ABC7 in Los Angeles about the boy. But two people - his great uncle and his partner - did care for him. It is not any easier.". Tragically, Gabriel Fernandez's death was entirely preventable. In the new Netflix documentary series about his shocking case, The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez, the horrific facts of his torment are laid bare. PALMDALE, Calif. -- This weekend marks seven years since parental child abuse took the life of 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez. David also revealed Pearl apparently told Michael to come and get his kid because he was getting on her nerves, at just three-days-old. His cause of death is not known. Four had been charged but the appeals court dismissed the case ruling that the workers did not have a legal responsibility to care for a child the way a parent did. 2023 Vox Media, LLC. However, Pearl and Aguirre called Gabriel gay and hurt him for acting in manners that they considered. Gabriel's teacher Jennifer Garcia reported signs of abuse to Rodriguez, according to court records. Their abuse led to his death in May 2013. Those who knew Gabriel best talked to ABC7 about the boy. When we got to the hospital the day before, he was still alive, and he was going to talk to me. Instead, they never got the chance. The Most Outrageous True Crime Stories of 2019, 11 True Crime Novels That Every Armchair Detective Will Love, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window). Im sorry to my children, and I want them to know that I love them.". Netflix's The Trial of Gabriel Fernandez has horrified viewers with the cruelty inflicted on the eight-year-old by his mother and her boyfriend. Car loads.". Seven years later, Gabriel's story has traveled worldwide. He lived with them for about four years, until his grandparents objected to him being cared for by two gay men. DeSantis coming to CA as new poll shows him leading Trump, Ice flies off SUV, smashing windshield: 'You could kill somebody'. And if you don't, I think the public then should have the right to hold you criminally responsible," Hatami said. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Why No One Saved Gabriel Fernandez. I confront him, and say 'why did you say that, you didn't want him to be born, you didn't want him when he was born, nobody in the family wanted him.'". ", In the subsequent trial, Gabriel's brave siblings described how. 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