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Did Ruben Flores admit to committing felonies? Listen here

When law enforcement arrived at Ruben Flores home on May 19, 2021, prosecutors claim he admitted to committing a felony in connection to the 1996 murder of Kristin Smart. Flores’ defense claim he simply misspoke because he was confused. Ruben Flores’ son, Paul Flores, was convicted of Smart’s murder on Oct. 18, 2022 — 26 years after her 1996.

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Chloe Jones
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Chloe Jones is a former journalist for The Tribune
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