Editors note: the story was edited to restructure the paragraphs and a few language modifications were made. After a weeks long preliminary trial, it was decided this morning that Paul and Ruben Flores will be tried for the murder and accessory to murder, respectively, of Kristin Smart. Presiding Judge Craig van Rooyen said that the […]
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WOW should include Kristin Smart to educate students and honor her legacy
As a freshman, I walked everywhere with an unjust amount of confidence and sense of safety. I lived in North Mountain and my friend’s dorm, where I spent a majority of my time at night, was in Yakʔitʸutʸu, exactly half a mile away from mine. Every night I would make the walk back to my […]
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What was discovered earlier this year: Flores preliminary hearing update
The preliminary hearing of Paul and Ruben Flores has been digging into its expert witnesses. They are focusing on the ones who participated in the excavation at the Flores house at 710 White Court, Arroyo Grande on March 15 and 16 of 2021. Shelby Liddell Liddell is a forensic specialist who helped dig the hole […]
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Where the Kristin Smart hearing stands heading into this week
The preliminary hearing for Paul and Ruben Flores continues today at 9 a.m. Last week ended with the people’s motion to submit evidence of sexual misconduct, testimony from alleged sexual assault survivors and pornography and home videos found on Paul’s computer and Chief Investigator Willian Hanley being called as a witness. Submitting New Evidence Judge […]
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Day 10: Kristin Smart hearing updates
It was a late start to the day for the Paul and Ruben Flores preliminary hearing in the Kristin Smart case. The court invited the media and public in at 11:07 a.m. only to be adjourned less than 10 minutes later. During that time, it was announced that the extended chambers conference that morning focused […]
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Day Eight: Kristin Smart hearing updates
The Kristin Smart case preliminary hearing for Paul and Ruben Flores continued last Thursday August 12 with testimonies from two parties. Timothy Davis took the stand first and recalled the evening of the Crandall Way party. Then, Jennifer Hudson testified about a time she was with Paul and he confessed to her. Jennifer Hudson Jennifer […]
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“When things started getting surreal:” Witnesses describe early investigation at Kristin Smart hearing
A preliminary hearing for Paul and Ruben Flores in the 1996 disappearance and death of Kristin Smart began last week. After seven days of witness testimonies and pieces of evidence, here’s what to know about the early stages of the investigation into Smart’s disappearance. The preliminary hearing is expected to last all month and will […]
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Day Seven: Kristin Smart hearing updates
A preliminary hearing for Paul and Ruben Flores in the 1996 disappearance and death of Kristin Smart continues today yet uncertainty ensues after the defense motioned to disqualify the San Luis Obispo District Attorney’s Office from handling the case. The preliminary hearing is expected to last at least all month. The objective is to determine […]
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Kristin Smart’s parents, witnesses testify first day of preliminary hearing for Flores murder charges
A preliminary hearing for Paul and Ruben Flores in the 1996 disappearance and death of Kristin Smart began yesterday — providing insight into the Cal Poly freshman’s life before she went missing 25 years ago. The preliminary hearing is expected to last about 12 days and will determine whether there is enough evidence to take […]
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Preliminary hearing in Kristin Smart case starts today. Catch up with the latest “Your Own Backyard” episodes
Content warning: This article discusses multiple forms of trauma, including rape. Survivors of such violence can access virtual confidential services through Cal Poly Safer’s website. Ahead of a preliminary hearing starting today, popular podcast “Your Own Backyard,” released a two-part episode this month detailing the criminalizing allegations against Paul and Ruben Flores in the Kristin Smart case. […]
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25-years later, San Luis Obispo community honors Kristin Smart’s memory with a walk
A crowd of about 200 people gathered at the intersection of Crandall Way and Foothill Boulevard the evening of May 25 to honor the 25th anniversary of Cal Poly student Kristin Smart’s disappearance. Many people wore purple to show support and spread awareness of her story and walk the route Smart is believed to have […]