We learn that a juror in the Ruben Flores murder trial was excused last week after speaking to a priest about the trial.
The jurors were advised they cannot speak about the case to spiritual advisers and therapists. Especially, therapists. The juror admitted to the judge that he went to confession and talked about the case with his priest. So, he’s excused.
Deliberation in the two murder cases continues this week in Salinas. The murder trials of Paul and Ruben Flores were moved to Monterey county because of pre-trail publicity.
The men are on trial in the disappearance and suspected murder of Cal Poly student Kristin Smart back in 1996. Smart’s body has never been found.
