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Read The Tribune's latest coverage of the Kristin Smart case following Paul Flores' murder conviction.
January, 2024 - October, 2024
In the wake of Paul Flores' conviction for Kristin Smart's murder, several key developments have emerged. Flores has been ordered to pay over $1.3 million in restitution to the Smart family to cover decades of incurred expenses. The restitution determination process has also been fraught with challenges, including debates about wage loss and the practicalities of collecting the owed sum. Flores has also experienced violent attacks in prison, resulting in his transfer to a new facility.
Concurrently, the Smart family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Kristin's former university, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, alleging its negligence contributed to her murder. Meanwhile, Flores has appealed his conviction, citing alleged due process violations during his trial.
Concurrently, the Smart family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Kristin's former university, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, alleging its negligence contributed to her murder. Meanwhile, Flores has appealed his conviction, citing alleged due process violations during his trial.
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