Did Paul Flores murder Kristin Smart?
NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! Defense attorneys for Paul Flores, the man accused of killing California college student Kristin Smart in 1996, unsuccessfully filed a motion on Monday to dismiss the murder case before trial because of "outrageous government conduct," according to reports.
Who is responsible for Kristin Smart's death?
Paul and Ruben Flores were arrested in April of last year and have pleaded not guilty in Kristin Smart's death. San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office.
Who is Paul Flores and his father Ruben?
Paul Flores, 45, is accused of murdering 19-year-old Smart after an off-campus party in May 1996, while his father, 81-year-old Ruben Flores, is accused of helping hide her body. The two men were arrested in April 2021.
When is the Paul Flores case going to trial?
Paul Flores is scheduled to head to trial in a Monterey County, California, courtroom in the beginning of July. Both sides met Monday for pretrial hearings to discuss several motions and matters related to the case, including the motion to dismiss and jury procedures, according to KKFX FOX 11 news reporter Dave Alley.
Did Kristin Smart ever get found?
The 19-year-old was last seen walking with him near residence halls after attending a party in the early hours of May 25, 1996. Both were Cal Poly students at the time. While Smart's body has never been found, she was legally declared dead in 2002.
How old was Paul Flores when Kristin Smart disappeared?
Arrests Made On April 13, 2021, investigators charged the now 44-year-old Paul Flores with Kristin Smart's murder, and his 80-year-old father as an accessory after the fact. On September 22, 2021, a judge ruled both men will stand trial.
What is your own backyard podcast about?
A man from North Carolina vows to keep the Flores family on their toes, and accidentally finds a new way to get their backyard searched in the process. If Kristin Smart is dead, where did her body end up? Chris follows a trail left by a lost piece of evidence, and retraces Paul Flores' movements in the years after.
How many episodes are there of your own backyard podcast?
nine episodesThrough the following nine episodes, listeners learn about important figures who had an impact on the case and try to follow the trail of twisting clues to find the truth of what happened to Kristin.
Who murdered Kristin Smart?
Paul FloresNow 26 years later, a trial is set to begin Monday for one of Kristin's fellow students and his father. Paul Flores is accused of killing Kristin during a rape or attempted rape in his dorm room. His father, Ruben Flores, is charged with helping his son get rid of her body.
Where did Paul Flores live?
Paul Flores has remained the prime suspect in Kristin's case for decades now, so his arrest may well be the first step toward some semblance of closure for the Smart family. According to Daily Breeze, as of 2017, Flores was living in San Pedro and working in Irvine.
Who is Paul Flores?
Paul Flores, 45, is accused of murdering Smart after an off-campus party in May 1996. His father, 81-year-old Ruben Flores, is accused of helping hide the Cal Poly freshman's body. The two men were arrested in April 2021.
How popular is in your own backyard?
The series started as a local podcast and then exploded on the national scene resulting in more than 11 million downloads since the first episode aired in September 2019. "Your Own Backyard" also recently landed the number one slot on the Apple Podcasts app.
Who runs backyard podcasts?
Chris LambertABOUT — YOUR OWN BACKYARD. Chris Lambert is a freelance journalist and podcaster from the Central Coast of California. From 2016-2019, he hosted Are We Okay?, a weekly conversational podcast about creativity, positivity, and purposeful living. He is also the editor of the 805 Living Eats Podcast and CONSUMED.
What should I listen to after my backyard?
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Who is Susan Flores?
Paul and Ruben Flores were arrested and charged with crimes in connection to the 1996 disappearance and suspected murder of Kristin Smart. Susan Flores, mother of Paul Flores, and her boyfriend are accused of relocating the remains of missing Cal Poly student Kristin Smart in an amended lawsuit filed by Smart's family.
What happened to up and vanished?
While season 2 of Up and Vanished went on an unannounced hiatus late 2019, host Payne Lindsey has stated that he's continued to investigate the case and has been documenting the whole time. In 2021, Up and Vanished began a third season dedicated to the disappearance of Ashley Loring HeavyRunner.