Here are the latest publicly reported updates on the Kristin Smart case:
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Paul Flores was convicted of Kristin Smart’s murder in 2022, and his father Ruben Flores was acquitted of being an accessory; Kristin Smart’s body has never been recovered. This remains the central fact of the case as of the most recent widely reported court activity.[3]
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After the conviction, there have been related news items about the ongoing interest in locating Kristin Smart’s remains and various legal and investigative developments surrounding the case, including coverage of related prison incidents involving Paul Flores' status and other local updates.[2]
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Media outlets continue to publish periodic updates, including ongoing interest from local outlets (e.g., Fresno Bee) and national coverage that revisit the timeline, key courtroom moments, and the broader impact on the Cal Poly community.[4][9]
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www.fresnobee.comPaul Flores, the man convicted of killing Stockton teen Kristin Smart in 1996, is listed in fair condition, CDCR says. Paul Flores, the man convicted of killing Stockton teen Kristen Smart in 1996, is listed in fair condition, CDCR says. Last month, Flores was attacked in prison and taken to the hospital in serious condition. After being treated, he was taken back to Pleasant Valley State Prison, where he's serving a 25 years-to-life sentence for killing fellow Cal Poly student Kristin Smart...
www.cbsnews.comAn attempted murder charge has been filed against the man suspected of slashing Paul Flores' neck at the Pleasant Valley State Prison in Coalinga earlier this year, according to the Fresno County District Attorney's Office. Dec 6, 2023 … Paul Flores, the man convicted of killing Stockton teen Kristen Smart in 1996, is listed in fair condition, CDCR says. Last month, Flores was attacked in prison and taken to the hospital in serious condition. After being treated, he was taken back to Pleasant...
www.cbsnews.comLearn about the case of Kristin Smart, a 19-year-old college freshman who went missing in 1996 and whose killer was convicted in 2022.
www.oxygen.comAuthorities charged Paul Flores with murder and said he killed Smart during an attempted rape. His father is charged for allegedly helping hide the body. She disappeared nearly 25 years ago.
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