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Gabriel Fernandez’s mother gets life, boyfriend sentenced to death
Judge calls 8-year old’s torture/murder ‘’horrendous, inhumane and nothing short of evil’

It’s been five years that Pearl Sinthia Fernandez called 911 to the Palmdale home that she shared with her boyfriend, Isauro Aguirre. Her 8-year old son Gabriel son was not breathing; he had fallen and hit his head on a dresser, she told sheriff’s deputies.
When paramedics arrived that May 22, 2013, they found Gabriel unconsciousness, naked and not breathing in a bedroom. His skull was cracked, ribs broken, skin burned, with missing teeth and BB pellets embedded in his lungs and groin, according to testimony later reported in the Los Angeles Times. Gabriel died two days later after being removed from life support.
In more than 800 pages of sworn grand jury testimony made public in August 2014, the extent of Gabriel’s tortured life was revealed, including the suspicion that he was abused because Aguirre thought the child was gay.
“It was just like every inch of this child had been abused,” LA County Fire Department paramedic James Cermak testified.
“For eight straight months, he was abused, beaten and tortured more severely than many prisoners of war,” Deputy District Attorney Jonathan Hatami told the grand jury. The couple not only tortured the boy to death but they tried to hide their abuse with forged doctor’s notes and lies to authorities, he added.


Los Angeles
LAPD: Body found on fire hanging in tree in Griffith Park likely a suicide
The person’s age, identity and gender have not yet been determined, but they are believed to be a person who frequents the park

LOS ANGELES – The body of an unidentified person deceased found hanging from a tree near the Griffith Park’s merry go round was likely a suicide a detective with the Los Angeles Police Department said Tuesday.
The body was discovered at around 12:30 p.m. on fire and hanging from a tree. Los Angeles City firefighters put the flames out and LAPD detectives investigated and found no signs of foul play, determining that most likely the cause of death was suicide.
“It appears to be self-immolation,” said LAPD detective Michael Ventura. “This is going to be somebody who brought some gasoline, brought some lighters. We have had, they are rare, but we do have cases where people will self-immolate. Or they choose to set themselves on fire.”
The person’s age, identity and gender have not yet been determined, but they are believed to be a person who frequents the park on a regular basis Ventura said.
Independent freelance journalist Vishal P. Singh, who was on scene tweeted about the incident:
Firefighters from @LAFD are carefully removing things from the tree in Griffith Park. @LAPDHQ and the Park Rangers are here, too, investigating the body found hanging from a tree and on fire here. pic.twitter.com/5xBxviZRki
— Vishal P. Singh (they/he) 🏳️⚧️ (@VPS_Reports) August 9, 2022
KABC reported:
Editor’s note: If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 or dial 988
Los Angeles
LAPD respond after protestors disrupt LA City Council vote on homeless
All of City Council left except for Councilmembers Raman, Harris-Dawson, & Bonin who have previously voted against the expansion of 41.18

LOS ANGELES – After protestors angrily voiced opposition and one charged towards the council dais disrupting the LA City Council’s impending vote Tuesday on a mass expansion of 41.18 zones, which will prohibit encampments of unhoused persons near schools and daycare centers, the Los Angeles Police Department’s Riot Squad was called-in.
The meeting erupted into chaos after a member of the public who was speaking climbed over a bench and charged toward Council President Nury Martinez. Police quickly filled the council floor to apprehend the person and another member of the public. Activists screamed at police, and at least one audience member attempted to spray water on officers.
Martinez abruptly recessed the meeting as dozens of activists in the room chanted “Abolish 41.18!” – a reference to the city law prohibiting homeless encampments at libraries, freeway overpasses and other locations.
Jonny Peltz, a freelance reporter for Knock LA, a nonprofit community journalism project, live tweeted the proceedings.
Before meeting starts there are chants of “Shame on you!” pic.twitter.com/7HdnvdOQgD
— Jon peltz (@JonnyPeltz) August 9, 2022
Crowd holding up mostly ‘abolish 41.18’ signs. Council President told the crowd to “grow up” as they were jeering pic.twitter.com/28dVNpZF4j
— Jon peltz (@JonnyPeltz) August 9, 2022
BREAKING: Riot squad now out at City Hall. Two protesters have been arrested pic.twitter.com/gX9utGVHLj
— Jon peltz (@JonnyPeltz) August 9, 2022
Crowd is staying and chanting. All of City Council left except for Councilmembers Raman, Harris-Dawson, and Bonin (who have previously voted against the expansion of 41.18). LAPD also lining the side of City Council chambers pic.twitter.com/Whmvd9P2xf
— Jon peltz (@JonnyPeltz) August 9, 2022
KTLA reported the Council voted to ban homeless encampments within 500 feet of city schools and day care centers after protesters again rallied against the expanded motion.
The final vote on the motion 11-3 in favor of the widespread ban.
Before the updated motion passed, camps were banned within 500 feet of facilities deemed sensitive, such as schools, day care facilities, parks and libraries but only if those areas have been designated for enforcement.
Tuesday’s vote means a blanket ban on encampments within 500 feet of every private school and day care centers in the city.
California
Placer County Sheriff’s Office: Public’s help in locating missing girl needed
Anyone with information about Kiely’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Placer County Sheriff’s Office at 530-886-5375

TRUCKEE, Ca. – Investigators with the Placer County Sheriff’s Office are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Kiely Rodni who disappeared in Northern California early Saturday morning. PCSD detectives say she may be the victim of an abduction.
Rodni was last seen around 12:30 a.m. Saturday near the Prosser Family Campground in the town of Truckee, according to the Placer County Sheriff’s Office.
‼️MISSING PERSON – Community Help Needed‼️We need your help in locating missing 16-year-old Kiely Rodni who was last seen near the Prosser Family Campground, in Truckee on 8/6. If you have any information contact the Placer County Sheriff’s Office immediately: 530-886-5375. pic.twitter.com/URhW4CGzge
— Placer Sheriff (@PlacerSheriff) August 7, 2022
We continue to search for missing 16-year-old Truckee resident, Kiely Rodni. Detectives are currently following up on leads and our Falcon 30 helicopter is assisting the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office with the search for Kiely. More info: https://t.co/GnWdW7PbLf #PCSO #missing pic.twitter.com/ofEsZsLnSe
— Placer Sheriff (@PlacerSheriff) August 8, 2022
Kiely is described as 5’7 with blonde hair and hazel eyes. She was last seen wearing green Dickies pants, a black tank top and jewelry. The teen also has numerous piercings, including a nose ring.
She had attended a party with more than 100 young adults. Authorities said that her phone has been out of service since the party and that her car, a silver Honda CRV model year 2013 with California license plate “8YUR127” is also missing.

Anyone with information about Kiely’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Placer County Sheriff’s Office at 530-886-5375.
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