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Gabriel Fernandez, 8, dies at the hands of his parents. He was beaten, shot, tortured. DCFS had received numerous reports from teachers about suspected abuse, but Fernandez remained in the home until he died. Charges are filed against the social workers who falsified reports on his care, but now in a stunning move, a judge instructs all charges to be dropped.

Joining Nancy Grace today:

Ashley Willcott - Judge and trial attorney, Anchor on Court TV
Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst, Beverly Hills
Joseph Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics Jacksonville State University, Author of "Blood Beneath My Feet"
Nicole Partin - CrimeOnline Investigative Reporter

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Joining Nancy Grace today:

Ashley Willcott - Judge and trial attorney, Anchor on Court TV
Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst, Beverly Hills
Joseph Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics Jacksonville State University, Author of "Blood B

JUDGE DROPS CHARGES AFTER 8-YEAR-OLD GABRIEL FERNANDEZ TORTURED DEAD