A documentary called “The Trials of Gabriel Fernández” is streaming on Netflix. It is based on Gabriel’s life, the trial, and other important facts that people might want to know.
People are very curious to know where Arnold Contreras is now and what he is doing or where he was when the boy was tortured. We will try to answer most of the questions in this article.
The trials of Gabriel Fernández
Early years, parents, siblings and childhood
The man is from Kern County, which is in California. Arnaldo José Guadalupe Contreras was born in the year 1981 ( age 38 years old, as in 2019 ) on August 6 . He grew up with his brother, a brother named Christopher Contreras.
His mother is Placida and his father is called Rodrigo Contreras. As we come to know, his parents belong to Mexico, who settled in California before his birth. His brother is an army veteran and adopted Virginia and Ezequiel (Gabriel’s brothers) after what happened with Gabriel.
Personal life, girlfriend, spouse, and children
As we know, Arnold Contreras was in a relationship with Pearl Fernandez and lived with her before the separation. They were both blessed with 3 children named Virginia, Ezequiel, and Gabriel.
The family lived in their house in Pacoima. After her separation, Pearl began dating her new boyfriend Isauro Aguirre, with whom she later killed Gabriel.
Arnold Contreras with his sons Ezequiel and Gabriel Fernandez and his daughter Virginia.
There are sources that say that Arnold used to be arrested, which became the reason for his separation from his wife. Currently, Contreras lives with his parents, children, and brother in his hometown.
Some Lesser Known Facts About Arnold Contreras
| Lifestyle/Biography | |
|---|---|
| Real full birth name | Arnaldo Jose Guadalupe Contreras. |
| Short name | Arnold Contreras. |
| famous as | Gabriel Fernandez’s father. |
| Age (as of 2019) | 38 years. |
| Date of Birth (DOB), Birthday | August 6, 1981. |
| Birthplace/Hometown | Pacoima, Kern County, California. |
| Nationality | American. |
| Gender | Male. |
| Sexuality (gay or lesbian) | Heterosexual |
| Religion | Not known. |
| Sun sign (zodiac birth sign) | Lion. |
| house location | California, USA |
| Physical Statistics | |
| height (height) | Feet inches: 6’1″. Feet and centimeters: 185cm. Feet and meters: 1.85 meters. |
| Weight | Kilograms: 92 kg. Pounds: 202 pounds. |
| eye color | Black. |
| Shoe Size (UK) | eleven |
| Hair Color | Bald. |
| Family | |
| Fathers | Father : Rodrigo Contreras. Mom: Placid. |
| Brothers | Sister (name unknown). |
| personal life relationship | |
| Marital status | Single. |
| Girlfriend | Perla Fernandez (Former). |
| Kids | 1. Virginia. 2. Ezekiel. 3. Gabriel. |
| Social networks | Nope. |
| Education | |
| Highest Rating | N/A |
| College | Local high school. |
| Career | |
| Profession | Tattoo artist and piercer. |
| Heritage | $200k USD (Same as 2019). |
Where was Arnold Contreras when Gabriel Fernández was tortured?
Normally the three siblings (Gabriel, Virginia, and Ezequiel) used to stay at their grandparents’ house but in 2012 Pearl got custody of Gabriel and took him away from Contreras.
Arnold Contreras’s girlfriend, Perla Fernandez.
Now Gabriel was alone with his mother and Isauro Aguirre. They both doubted that he was gay and that’s why they used to attack him. Autopsy reports revealed that the boy was beaten with a belt, burned with a cigarette, and had cuts on different parts of his body.
The doctors revealed that they had never seen such a condition in a child. In court, during the trial of Gabriel’s case, Contreras said: “I should have been there.”
Arnold Contreras vs. DCFS
The court punished Pearl and her boyfriend, but according to Arnold Contreras, their parents, and relatives, the 4 DCFS (Department of Children and Families) workers, should also be punished for their negligence.
Gabriel’s family says that they filed more than 60 complaints against Pearl and Isauro Aguirre but the county DCFS did not take any action and because of this the boy suffered and lost his life.
Photo by Gabriel Fernandez.
Gabriel’s cousin named Emily Carranza stated that a child who is 6 feet underground should have been alive. Even she accepted that she also filed complaints with DCFS, but no action was taken.
Career and heritage
As we learned from his Facebook pictures, Arnold works as a tattoo artist and piercer in his hometown. With his parents, children, and siblings, he resides in his parents’ house.
He has shared an image of his family on his Facebook account and there we can also see an image in which Arnold Contreras is drawing a body tattoo. His net worth is said to be around $200k USD in 2020.
Recent reports showed that there are still some charges against him and he is in Calipatria State Prison. The date of its release is not known at the moment, but we will update you on this matter soon.
Trivia
- His brother Christopher revealed that Gabriel’s siblings suffered trauma after their brother’s death.
- During the trial, he accepted that he was against the decision to give Pearl custody of Gabriel.
- Arnold Contreras accepted that Pearl once tried to stab him with a knife.
- Contreras also revealed that Pearl is an alcoholic and also takes other mind-blowing substances.
- Currently, he is not active on Facebook and his Instagram account is not working either.
- As we come to know, he is facing charges of theft.
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