Investigators have ended their search of Susan Flores’s home, but will continue to evaluate the evidence collected as they search for Kristin Smart’s remains, which they believe are still somewhere.
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Sheriff executes warrant at Paul Flores’ mother’s home
The San Luis Obispo Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at the home of Paul Flores’ mother, Susan Flores, in connection to the Kristin Smart case, as Flores was found guilty of her murder in 2022 and sentenced to 25 years to life in prison.
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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 […]
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 […]
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MN Now: March 17, 2023
MNTV News Director Brady Caskey brings you the top stories from this week…
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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.
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MN Now: October 24, 2022
Mustang News reporter Avery Elowitt brings you the top stories from last week.
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Kristin Smart murder trial: Closing statements begin on behalf of Paul Flores and the prosecution
Editor’s note: The People v. Flores murder trial is covered each day by Mustang News. Follow @CPMustangNews on Twitter and Instagram for more updates. Read previous articles about the trial here. Closing statements for the Kristin Smart murder trial began on Monday, following the conclusion of the presentation of evidence last week. Prosecutor Christopher Peuvrelle gave his statement to Paul Flores’ jury […]