San Luis Obispo Sheriff Continues Search for Kristin Smart's Remains at Convicted Killer's Mother's Home
The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office is intensifying its search for the remains of Kristin Smart, a college student who disappeared in 1996. The search is focused on the home of Susan Flores, the mother of Paul Flores, who was convicted in 2022 for Smart's murder. Despite the conviction, Smart's body has never been found. Recent efforts include the use of advanced ground-penetrating radar and soil tests to detect any human decomposition compounds. Sheriff Ian Parkinson emphasized the thoroughness of the search, stating that they will not leave the site until all possibilities are exhausted. Susan Flores remains a person of interest, although there is no legal basis to detain her at this time.