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Kristin Smart
Status
Conviction
Type
Homicide
Date
May 25, 1996
Location
San Luis Obispo, California
Victim Age
19
Gender
Female
Cal Poly freshman Kristin Smart disappeared after a party near campus. Fellow student Paul Flores was the last person seen with her. After 25 years as a cold case, Flores was arrested in 2021 and convicted of first-degree murder in 2022. Kristin's body was never recovered despite extensive searches.
Last Seen / Last Known Information
May 25, 1996, near Cal Poly campus, San Luis Obispo, CA
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