Judge denies bail for Paul Flores, notes evidence of other sexual offenses
April 19, 2021
By KAREN VELIE
San Luis Obispo County Superior Court Judge Craig van Rooyen ruled Monday that Paul Flores is to remain in jail without bail because of fact evidence supporting the murder charge and issues with public safety.
Paul Flores is accused of murdering Cal Poly freshman Kristin Smart during an attempted rape in 1996. If convicted, Flores faces 20 years to life in prison.
Deputy District Attorney Christopher Puerelle asked the judge to hold Paul Flores in jail without bail.
Paul Flores
Paul Flores’ attorney Robert Sanger argued his client had never left the state even though he knew he might be arrested. Sanger also said that some of the evidence of past sexual offenses made no sense.