Your Own Backyard : Episode 6 by Jacob Garrison

1) Focus on Ongoing Investigation

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The episode emphasizes how the search for Kristin and the pursuit of justice for her family are still ongoing.

2) David Smallwood's Perspective

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David Smallwood, a significant player in the case, offers his thoughts and viewpoints on the inquiry in the podcast.

3) Paul Flores's Involvement

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Paul Flores's involvement in the case, especially his link to the disappearance and the current legal actions, is examined in this episode.

4) San Pedro, CA and Grover Beach

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The podcast explores the locations of San Pedro, CA and Grover Beach, which are relevant to the case.

5) Clark Baird's Search:

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The podcast includes a segment where Clark Baird shows the listener one of the spots where he searched for Kristin in 2014.

6) Buster's Alert

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The podcast includes a clip of Buster, a dog, alerting in the backyard of a house adjacent to Susan Flores' (courtesy David Smallwood).

7) A Newspaper Publisher's Hope

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A newspaper publisher in San Pedro, CA, David Smallwood, believes he has found Kristin Smart, based on information he's gathered.

8) The Search and "Brick Wall"

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Smallwood and others conduct a search, but ultimately hit a "brick wall" in their efforts to find Kristin.

9) Ongoing and Active Investigation

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The episode highlights the ongoing and active nature of the investigation into Kristin's disappearance, emphasizing that the case remains open.

10) Law Enforcement Engagement

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Following the release of Episode 6 in November 2019, the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office contacted podcast host Chris Lambert, expressing interest in his findings and acknowledging the podcast’s role in renewing public interest in the case.

11) Private Investigator’s Search

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Clark Baird, a private investigator, shares insights into his 2014 search efforts for Kristin, highlighting areas he examined and challenges faced during the investigation.

12) More information On Paul Flores

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Paul Flores was convicted of the 1996 murder of Kristin Smart, a 19-year-old college student, and sentenced to 25 years to life in prison, with the judge rejecting defense motions to overturn the conviction.

13) Cadaver Dogs Training

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Teaching dogs to detect the scent of human remains, including those in various stages of decomposition, and to alert their handlers to the presence of those remains

14) Police search

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Using a combination of methods, including interviewing family and friends, utilizing technology like GPS tracking and social media, conducting ground searches, and accessing databases like the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System

15) Delayed Reporting

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Margarita Campos called the Cal Poly University Police twice on May 27, but they reportedly did not take the report seriously, and it wasn't until the next day that the police officially documented Kristin as missing.