"A tragedy that outraged a community. A failure that shocked the system."

2020

1 Seasons

6 Episodes

7.4(436 votes)

Ended

Documentary

Crime

Overview

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.

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Wyatt Hinz

Carson

William Guirola

Isauro Aguirre

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Created by: Brian Knappenberger

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