DNA analysis and fingerprint evidence have identified two suspects in the 1983 murder of Dorthy “Toby” Tate, who was found shot in her van on Highway 1, 3 miles north of Hearst Castle.
Tag: kristin smart
Posted inNews
California Supreme Court denies Paul Flores’ appeal in conviction
Paul Flores’ second appeal to his conviction for the first-degree murder of Kristin Smart was denied by the California Supreme Court, San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow announced Wednesday in a press release. Flores filed the petition to the California Court of Appeals for review in July 2025, attempting to reverse his charge […]
Posted inTop Stories
Paul Flores files appeal seeking reduction in sentence for Kristin Smart murder
Paul Flores, the man convicted of killing Kristin Smart, has filed a new appeal in the California Court of Appeal, arguing that his 14th Amendment rights to due process were violated due to biased jurors, inflammatory testimony, and improper jury instructions.
Posted inNews
Paul Flores files for appeal in conviction for murder of Kristin Smart
Paul Flores filed an appellate brief in the California Courts of Appeal on Oct. 21. In the appeal, Flores alleged his 14th Amendment due process rights were violated during the trial for Smart’s murder.
Posted inNews
Paul Flores stabbed in prison for the second time
Paul Flores, the man convicted of killing Cal Poly student Kristin Smart, was stabbed in prison on Wednesday afternoon for the second time.
Posted inNews
Kristin Smart’s family sues Cal Poly, accusing university of negligence, wrongful death
Editor’s note: The People v. Flores murder trial was covered each day by Mustang News. Read previous articles about the trial here. The family of Kristin Smart is accusing Cal Poly for negligence relating to Smart’s death, according to documents filed in the San Luis Obispo County Superior Court on Thursday. The Smart family is […]
Posted inNews
Paul Flores injured in prison, returns after condition improves
Paul Flores, the man convicted of the murder of Cal Poly student Kristin Smart, was injured in prison on Wednesday. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) reported that Flores was transported from Pleasant Valley State Prison to an outside medical facility for care. Flores returned to Pleasant Valley State Prison on Thursday the […]
Posted inCrime and Courts
Paul Flores to switch attorneys in upcoming hearing
Paul Flores will return to court, expected to discuss a change of counsel during a hearing set for August. In April, Robert Sanger filed a notice of appeal, before stepping down as Paul Flores’ attorney. Harold Mesick will step in for the restitution portion of the Kristin Smart case. Previously, Mesick represented Flores’ father, Ruben […]
Posted inNews
27 years since her disappearance, students hold vigil for Kristin Smart
Journalism sophomore Eve Stewart doesn’t exactly remember when she learned about Kristin Smart’s disappearance in 1996, but recalls hearing little “remarks” when she lived in the Red Brick residence halls as a freshman. “You know, we hear all these stories,” Stewart said. “At least I did growing up, of women, who went missing and were […]
Posted inMN Now
MN Now: March 17, 2023
MNTV News Director Brady Caskey brings you the top stories from this week…
Posted inWatch
Watch: Students react to the Kristin Smart verdict
26 years after Cal Poly freshman Kristin Smart went missing, Paul Flores was found guilty of first degree murder. Shortly after news of the verdict came out, Mustang News reporter Ethan Telles spoke with students on campus about the case.