2020 · 1 Season ·Ended★ 7.4 ·United States · EN· Netflix

A boy’s brutal murder and the public trials of his guardians and social workers prompt questions about the system’s protection of vulnerable children.

Episodes

S01E0126 Feb 2047m

A Shock to the System

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.

S01E0226 Feb 2053m

Evil in this Courtroom

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

S01E0326 Feb 201h 3m

Failure at All Levels

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.

S01E0426 Feb 2056m

Death Has Got Him by the Hand

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.

S01E0526 Feb 2051m

Improper Regard or Indifference

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.