19 most chilling true crime stories that made it to the screen

Chilling True Crime Stories | Image via Various Sources
Chilling True Crime Stories | Image via Various Sources

3. The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez (2020)

The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez | Image via Netflix
The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez | Image via Netflix

It is a tragic documentary about this real-life crime that hit the screen on February 26, 2020. This documentary follows the appalling story of Gabriel Fernandez, who underwent ruthless mistreatment at 8 years old. Through law enforcement and educational and journalist interviews, the series demonstrates that the system failed to protect him. Audiences watching this film went through severe emotional torment while feeling deep hatred. Through its release, the documentary stimulated increased public attention toward both child protection measures and the necessity of strengthened legislation to prevent more tragedies in the future.

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Edited by Anshika Jain