Authorities search home connected to 1996 killing of college student Kristin Smart
Summary
Authorities continued searching a home linked to Paul Flores, who was convicted of killing college student Kristin Smart in 1996. Smart’s body has never been found, and investigators are trying to locate her remains to bring closure to her family.Key Facts
- Kristin Smart disappeared in 1996 from California Polytechnic State University after attending a party.
- Paul Flores was convicted in October 2022 for her murder and sentenced to 25 years to life in prison.
- Her remains have never been found, and she was declared legally dead in 2002.
- Authorities searched a home in Arroyo Grande belonging to Flores’ mother starting Wednesday and planned to continue on Thursday.
- Paul Flores and his father, Ruben Flores, were arrested in 2021; Ruben was acquitted of related charges.
- Prosecutors believe Kristin’s body was initially buried on Ruben Flores’ property but later moved.
- Paul Flores has been physically attacked in prison and ordered to pay over $350,000 in costs to Kristin Smart’s family.
- The family said they would drop restitution if Flores revealed where Kristin’s remains are, but Flores’ attorney says they do not know.
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