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
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and last updated 2021-04-14 14:46:34-04
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.
Prosecutor: Kristin Smart was killed during attempted rape, Paul Flores father helped hide body
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Posted at 10:22 AM, Apr 14, 2021
and last updated 2021-04-14 17:56:41-04
During a press conference on Wednesday, San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow said Kristin Smart was killed during an attempted rape and Paul Flores father helped hide her body.
Dow added that they do have evidence in this case that leads us to conclude that there very well may be additional victims in the southern California area.
Dow charged Paul Flores with first-degree murder during the commission of attempted rape. Dow added that the statute of limitation for rape has expired, but the allegations that rape was committed or the attempt of rape is the basis for filing a felony murder charge.
ARROYO GRANDE, Calif. Residents and supporters remembers Kristin Smart as her case hits a milestone on Tuesday.
Residents placed up a giant string of balloons in memory of Kristin Smart on Tuesday morning.
Dozens of purple balloons were hung around a banner titled Cal Poly Student Kristin Smart .
The banner had a photo of Smart along with a web link to the Your Own Backyard podcast by Chris Lambert. Lambert s podcast was a major proponent to the case.
The banner also included the phone number to the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff s Office.
On Tuesday, the Sheriff s Office announced that Paul Flores and Ruben Flores were arrested on Tuesday afternoon.
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