Paul Flores Archives

Paul Flores, convicted of killing Kristin Smart, attacked in prison

Paul Flores, who is in prison for the 1996 murder of Kristin Smart, was attacked at Pleasant Valley State Prison. More

August 23, 2023

Ruben Flores’ attorney could represent Paul Flores at next hearing

Paul Flores expected back in court next month for a hearing to discuss change of counsel for the man convicted of murdering Kristin Smart. More

July 27, 2023

Judge Calls Flores ‘Cancer to Society’ As She Imposes Sentence

Paul Flores was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for the murder of Kristin Smart. Smart vanished from the Cal Poly campus in... More

March 10, 2023

Man convicted of killing Kristin Smart gets 25 years to life

Paul Flores, the man convicted of killing California college student Kristin Smart back in 1996, has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison. More

March 10, 2023

The Murder of Kristin Smart: Paul Flores Sentenced

A California judge sentenced Paul Flores to 25 years to life for the 1996 murder of fellow Cal Poly student Kristin Smart. More

March 10, 2023

Judge denies motion seeking new trial for Paul Flores

A judge denied two motions from Paul Flores ahead of his scheduled sentencing for the disappearance and murder of Kristin Smart. More

March 10, 2023

DA’s Office asks judge to deny Paul Flores’ request for acquittal, new trial

Last October, following a nearly three-month-long trial, a jury found Paul Flores guilty of murdering Kristin Smart in May of 1996. More

March 9, 2023

Paul Flores stands with his attorney in court.

Father says ‘no joy’ in Kristin Smart murder conviction

“Without Kristin, there’s no joy or happiness in this verdict,” said Smart's father after a jury found Paul Flores guilty of killing his daughter. More

October 19, 2022

Paul Flores guilty of first-degree murder of Kristin Smart; Ruben Flores acquitted

A jury on found Paul Flores guilty of first-degree murder in the disappearance of Cal Poly student Kristin Smart more than 26 years ago. More

October 18, 2022

Kristin Smart Murder Trial: Verdict reached for Ruben Flores

One of two verdicts was reached in the Kristin Smart Murder Trial. Ruben Flores' jury reached a verdict in his case. Paul Flores' jury is... More

October 17, 2022

Juror excused in Kristin Smart murder trial: ‘Peoples’ lives are at stake’

A juror has been excused from Ruben Flores' jury in the Kristin Smart murder case after speaking to their priest. More

October 14, 2022

Jurors now deciding fate of Paul Flores in Kristin Smart murder trial

The fate of Paul Flores is in the hands of jurors. Flores is charged in the murder of Kristin Smart. His father, Reuben, is charged... More

October 4, 2022

Kristin Smart Murder Trial: Closing Arguments Wrap Up

October 4, 2022

Closing Arguments Underway in Kristin Smart Murder Trial

The prosecutor told jurors the “truth is, Kristin Smart is dead and the evidence is clear that she was killed by Paul Flores.” More

October 4, 2022

Closing arguments in Kristin Smart murder trial scheduled to begin Monday

Closing arguments begin Monday in the Kristin Smart murder trial. Paul Flores is charged with her murder. His dad, Ruben, is charged as an accessory. More

September 30, 2022

Defense rests case in Kristin Smart murder trial

Jury instruction is scheduled to take place later this week followed by closing arguments in the Kristin Smart murder trial. More

September 28, 2022

Defense calls first witness in Kristin Smart murder trial

Defense begins its case in Kristin Smart murder trial. Paul and Ruben Flores are being tried together. Paul charged with murder, Ruben as an accessory. More

September 22, 2022

Prosecution rests in Kristin Smart murder trial

Ruben Flores' attorney told the court, "For all we know, Kristin could be in Dubai or the Middle East. There is no evidence that she’s... More

September 21, 2022

Kristin Smart case: Soil samples showed presence of blood, forensic analyst testifies

19-year-old Kristin Smart disappeared from the Cal Poly campus in 1996. Paul Flores is charged with murder. His dad, Ruben, is charged as an accessory. More

September 20, 2022