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By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County Sheriff Ian Parkinson announced his detectives found evidence related to the murder of Kristin Smart at the homes of
By Peter Martinez 2 suspects arrested in Kristin Smart disappearance
Two men have been arrested in connection with the 1996 disappearance of Kristin Smart, authorities said Tuesday. Paul Flores, 44, was taken into custody and charged with murder. No bail has been set.
Investigators have not yet discovered Smart s body but they remain hopeful, said Sheriff Ian Parkinson of San Luis Obispo County. I believe we will find Kristin, he said. We will continue to focus on finding her remains regardless of any court action.
On May 24, 1996, Smart was 19 when she disappeared while returning to a dorm at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Flores, who had been considered a prime suspect, was also a student at the school.
Paul Flores charged with murder in connection with 1996 disappearance of Kristin Smart
San Luis Obispo County Sheriff s Office
Paul Flores
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UPDATE (11 a.m.) - Charges have been filed against Paul Flores and his father, Ruben, in connection with the disappearance of Cal Poly student Kristin Smart in 1996.
Paul is facing a single count of first-degree murder and his father has been charged with accessory to murder after the fact, San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow announced Wednesday.
Dow says itâs alleged Paul caused Kristinâs death during the commission of rape or attempted rape.