The Twenty-Year Hunt for Kristin Smart | Sheffield News

In 1996, 19-year-old Kristin Smart vanished after a party near her college, last seen with student Paul Flores—who claimed she walked alone to her dorm. It took a week for her disappearance to be officially reported. For over two decades, suspicion lingered on Flores, until in 2021, both he and his father Ruben were arrested after investigators found damning evidence at Paul’s home, including items suggesting Kristin’s body had been buried on Ruben’s property before being moved. In 2023, Paul Flores was convicted of murder and sentenced to 25 years to life, while his father was acquitted. The case remains a haunting symbol of the long, painful journey to justice—and a powerful reminder of the enduring need for truth and vigilance. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/492fa968a629ad0e