"Your Own Backyard" is a riveting documentary podcast that delves into the haunting 1996 disappearance of Cal Poly student Kristin Smart. With a unique blend of investigative journalism and personal storytelling, the series takes listeners on an emotional journey as host Chris Lambert uncovers the layers of this complex case. Engaging interviews with Kristin’s parents, Stan and Denise, reveal their unyielding quest for truth and justice, while conversations with law enforcement officials and local witnesses paint a vivid picture of the community's struggle with the unsolved mystery. The podcast uniquely combines real-time investigation with an empathetic lens, inviting listeners to not only understand the facts but also feel the impact of Kristin’s disappearance on those who loved her. As new evidence emerges and theories are explored, "Your Own Backyard" captivates audiences, urging them to consider how this tragic story resonates in the lives of all involved. Subscribe now to join the journey of discovery and reflection.
Your Own Backyard: The Disappearance of Kristin Smart starts September 30th. Subscribe now.
Your Own Backyard: The Disappearance of Kristin Smart starts September 30th. Subscribe now.
Who is Kristin Smart? Chris travels to Stockton to meet her parents, Stan and Denise, along with her friends, neighbors, and classmates.
Who is Kristin Smart? Chris travels to Stockton to meet her parents, Stan and Denise, along with her friends, neighbors, and classmates.
Who is Paul Flores? Chris talks to women who knew him before he was the suspect in Kristin Smart's disappearance, and learns that none of them were surprised.
Who is Paul Flores? Chris talks to women who knew him before he was the suspect in Kristin Smart's disappearance, and learns that none of them were surprised.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Psychics, parents, Parkinson, and Poly.
Psychics, parents, Parkinson, and Poly.
A newspaper publisher thinks he's found Kristin Smart, until he hits a brick wall.
A newspaper publisher thinks he's found Kristin Smart, until he hits a brick wall.
The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office speaks.
The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office speaks.
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Where was Paul Flores over Memorial Day Weekend 1996? Chris scours the Smart Family’s notebooks to find forgotten witnesses and leads.
Where was Paul Flores over Memorial Day Weekend 1996? Chris scours the Smart Family’s notebooks to find forgotten witnesses and leads.
After the April 2021 arrests of Paul Flores and his father, Ruben, Chris recounts the search that led to them, and a timeline of the spot where investigators believe Kristin Smart's body was buried.
After the April 2021 arrests of Paul Flores and his father, Ruben, Chris recounts the search that led to them, and a timeline of the spot where investigators believe Kristin Smart's body was buried.
Chris travels down to the South Bay, and attempts to trace Paul Flores' predatory behavior from its origins to the present day.
Chris travels down to the South Bay, and attempts to trace Paul Flores' predatory behavior from its origins to the present day.
Chris recaps the pre-trial events following the 2021 preliminary hearing, through the first week of motions in the Salinas Courthouse
Chris recaps the pre-trial events following the 2021 preliminary hearing, through the first week of motions in the Salinas Courthouse
Chris recaps the final pre-trial events from the Salinas Courthouse
Chris recaps the final pre-trial events from the Salinas Courthouse
Chris recaps the week of July 18th and the week of July 25th from the Salinas Courthouse
Chris recaps the week of July 18th and the week of July 25th from the Salinas Courthouse
Chris recaps the week of August 1st from the Salinas Courthouse
Chris recaps the week of August 1st from the Salinas Courthouse
Chris recaps the week of August 8th and the week of August 15th from the Salinas Courthouse
Chris recaps the week of August 8th and the week of August 15th from the Salinas Courthouse
Chris recaps the week of August 22nd from the Salinas Courthouse
Chris recaps the week of August 22nd from the Salinas Courthouse
Chris recaps the week of August 29th from the Salinas Courthouse
Chris recaps the week of August 29th from the Salinas Courthouse
Chris recaps the week of September 5th from the Salinas Courthouse
Chris recaps the week of September 5th from the Salinas Courthouse
Chris recaps the weeks of September 12th and September 19th from the Salinas Courthouse
Chris recaps the weeks of September 12th and September 19th from the Salinas Courthouse
Chris recaps the Defense case and the State's rebuttal from the Salinas Courthouse
Chris recaps the Defense case and the State's rebuttal from the Salinas Courthouse
Where is the final episode??
Where is the final episode??
The conclusion of People vs. Flores is in progress.
The conclusion of People vs. Flores is in progress.
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Meet the team that prosecuted Paul and Ruben Flores
Meet the team that prosecuted Paul and Ruben Flores
Chris recaps the closing arguments with help from the prosecution team
Chris recaps the closing arguments with help from the prosecution team
Chris recaps the verdicts with help from the prosecution team and the jury that convicted Paul Flores
Chris recaps the verdicts with help from the prosecution team and the jury that convicted Paul Flores
Chris recaps Paul Flores’ sentencing with help from the prosecution team
Chris recaps Paul Flores’ sentencing with help from the prosecution team
One year after the conviction of Paul Flores, Chris sits down with the Smart family to discuss the trial, the concept of closure, and their memories of Kristin
One year after the conviction of Paul Flores, Chris sits down with the Smart family to discuss the trial, the concept of closure, and their memories of Kristin
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