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Paul Flores receives maximum sentence for murdering Cal Poly student Kristin Smart

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. — A Monterey County Superior Court judge on Friday sentenced Paul Flores to 25 years to life in state prison for killing California Polytechnic State University student Kristin Smart — the maximum sentence for first-degree murder.

Tribune News Service · Mar 10, 2023

Kristin Smart’s dad, sheriff vow quest for justice isn’t over with Paul Flores murder conviction

LOS ANGELES — While the 26-year mystery of the disappearance of Kristin Smart concluded this week with the conviction of Paul Flores for her murder, the young woman’s father says it doesn’t make up for his daughter’s absence.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 19, 2022

Kristin Smart’s father reacts to murder conviction for Paul Flores after 26 years: ‘No joy or happiness’

The father of a California college student who vanished 26 years ago says there's “no joy or happiness" after a jury convicted a former fellow student of her murder

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2022