Paul Flores was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison without parole on Friday for the 1996 murder of college student Kristin Smart. The case was thrust back into the public eye in 2019 with the launch of a podcast, prompting a renewed investigation by the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office. The sentencing of Flores marks a close to a nearly 27-year mystery, bringing closure to the Smart family and the community.
