Published 3 years ago

Father, Son Accused in Kristin Smart Disappearance to Stand Trial 25 Years Later

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A judge on Wednesday will determine if they have enough evidence to proceed to trial. Paul Flores, 44, a former California Polytechnic State University student, is charged with murder. Prosecutors said he killed Kristin Smart while trying to rape her in his dorm room. Archaeologists who used ground penetrating radar and dug up the soil beneath Ruben Flores' back deck, said they found indications the soil had been disturbed.

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Associated Press News

Suspects in Kristin Smart disappearance could face trial

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) — When the sheriff of San Luis Obispo County hailed the arrests in April of a father and son in the 25-year-old disappearance of college student Kristin Smart, he said he was confident they had…

3 years ago·United States

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USA Today

Suspect in 1996 Kristin Smart disappearance to stand trial on murder charge alongside his father

Paul Flores was the last person seen with Kristin Smart before she vanished from a college campus 25 years ago on the Central California coast.

3 years ago·United States

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CNN

The man accused of killing college student Kristin Smart in 1996 will stand trial for her death

The man accused of killing 19-year-old college student Kristin Smart in 1996 will stand trial for her death, according to the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney's office.

3 years ago·Atlanta, United States

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CBS Local

Paul Flores And Father To Stand Trial In Killing Of Kristin Smart

SAN LOUIS OBISPO (CBS13) — A judge has determined there is enough evidence to send two men to trial for the death of Stockton teenager Kristin Smart. The preliminary hearing has concluded in the cases of Paul and Ruben Flores. A judge has determined sufficient evidence was presented for the two to be tried."We continue to support the family of Kristin Smart as we work toward justice," said District Attorney Dan Dow. @dandow— SLO County Dist Atty…

3 years ago·United States

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KRDO

Suspects in Kristin Smart disappearance could face trial

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) — A California judge is expected to make a decision on whether a father and son face trial on charges related to the disappearance 25 years ago of college student Kristin Smart. A San Luis Obispo Superior Court judge said he would rule Wednesday whether there’s enough evidence for prosecutors to proceed to trial against Ruben and Paul Flores. Prosecutors say Paul Flores killed Kristin Smart, a fellow freshman at Cali…

3 years ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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