Eric Omar Calderon Flores, age 30, was handed down a significant prison sentence of 25 years to life for the first-degree murder of Diego Barahona Flores. According to a San Mateo County District Attorney's social media post, a jury convicted Calderon Flores last October.
Eric Omar CalderonFlores (30) was denied probation & sentenced to state prison for 25 yrs to life for 1st degree murder. The body of Diego Barahona Flores was found with multiple stab wounds in Brisbane in Dec. '20. CalderonFlores was convicted by a jury last October. pic.twitter.com/gZO2fRsGip
— San Mateo County District Attorney (@SanMateoCoDA) January 27, 2025
Details of the crime traced back to a grisly discovery in December 2020, when the body of 21-year-old Diego Barahona Flores was found with multiple stab wounds in Brisbane's area known as "the tubes." It took just over a month for law enforcement, through determined work, to apprehend the suspect, Erick Omar Calderon‐Flores, which was detailed by the Brisbane Police Department. Consequently, Calderon‐Flores's bail had then been set at a staggering $10 million.
Both agencies, the San Mateo County DA and Brisbane Police, collaboratively utilized resources including the Crime Lab and Coroner’s Office to investigate what had quickly become a high-profile homicide case. This joint effort not only expedited the case towards arrest but also underscored the severity of the crime and the diligent pursuit of justice for the victim.
