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Ernesto Flores

Case from Oceanside, CA dated May 11, 1995

Victim Details

Ernesto Flores

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Oceanside

CA

1995-05-11

19

Ernesto

Flores

07/10/2026

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Ernesto Flores, a 19-year-old resident of Oceanside, California, tragically lost his life on May 11, 1995. The circumstances surrounding his death were violent, as he was fatally shot. The case quickly drew attention due to the nature of the crime and the subsequent legal proceedings that followed. Initially, the investigation pointed towards gang-related violence, which was prevalent in the area during that time.

In the aftermath of Flores's death, Jermaine Smothers was arrested and char ...
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  • Newspapers.com: North County Times from Oceanside, California on May 16, 1995 · 11
  • California Innocence Project: Jermaine Smothers | California Innocence Project
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