After almost 30 years, Cal Poly is facing repercussions for how it handled the disappearance of Stockton-raised student Kristin Smart from its campus. On Jan..
By Peter Martinez 2 suspects arrested in Kristin Smart disappearance
Two men have been arrested in connection with the 1996 disappearance of Kristin Smart, authorities said Tuesday. Paul Flores, 44, was taken into custody and charged with murder. No bail has been set.
Investigators have not yet discovered Smart s body but they remain hopeful, said Sheriff Ian Parkinson of San Luis Obispo County. I believe we will find Kristin, he said. We will continue to focus on finding her remains regardless of any court action.
On May 24, 1996, Smart was 19 when she disappeared while returning to a dorm at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Flores, who had been considered a prime suspect, was also a student at the school.