Images from the Kristin Smart Murder Trial
Paul Flores during motion hearings March 10, 2023 ahead of his scheduled sentencing.Laura Dickinson/The San Luis Obispo Tribune
Paul Flores was sentenced to 25 years to life for the 1996 murder of Kristin Smart at Monterey County Superior Court in Salinas on March 10, 2023.Laura Dickinson/The Tribune
Paul Flores was sentenced to 25 years to life for the 1996 murder of Kristin Smart at Monterey County Superior Court in Salinas on March 10, 2023.Laura Dickinson/The Tribune
Judge Jennifer O'Keefe hands down a sentence of 25 years to life to Paul Flores on March 10, 2023 for the 1996 murder of Kristin Smart.Laura Dickinson/The Tribune
Denise Smart was the last person to give a victim impact statement during sentencing March 10, 2023 for her daughter's killerLaura Dickinson/The Tribune
Lindsey Smart Stewart, Kristin Smart's sister, became emotion while speaking during the sentencing hearing for Paul Flores March 10, 2023.Laura Dickinson/The Tribune
Matt Smart speaks during sentencing for his sister's killerLaura Dickinson/The Tribune
Kristin Smart's father, Stan Smart, during sentencing for his daughter's killerLaura Dickinson/The Tribune
Paul Flores appeared via Zoom from the SLO Co. Jail for a motion hearing Dec. 2, 2022(Chloe Jones/SLO Tribune)
Paul Flores appeared remotely for a status hearing in his case Feb. 9. He's set to be sentenced March 10.Chloe Jones/The Tribune San Luis Obispo
Judge Jennifer O'Keefe during a status hearing Feb. 9 in the Kristin Smart murder case.Chloe Jones/The Tribune San Luis Obispo
Defense attorney Robert Sanger appears for a motion hearing via Zoom in the case involving Paul Flores on Dec. 2, 2022(Chloe Jones/SLO Tribune)
Prosecutor Chris Peuvrelle attends a motion hearing via Zoom in the case against Paul Flores on Dec. 2, 2022(Chloe Jones/SLO Tribune)
Stan Smart, Kristin Smart's father, also attended the Dec. 2, 2022 motion hearing virtually.(Chloe Jones/SLO Tribune)
Monterey Co. Superior Court Judge Jennifer O'Keefe during a Dec. 2 motion hearing(Chloe Jones/SLO Tribune)
Kristin Smart's father, Stan Smart, speaks at a press conference following the verdicts being read in the case against Paul and Ruben Flores.KSBY
SLO Co. DA Dan Dow speaks during a press conference Oct. 18, 2022 following verdicts announced in the case against Paul and Ruben Flores.KSBY
Paul Flores in court the day the guilty verdict was handed down in his case.Laura Dickinson/The San Luis Obispo Tribune
Defense attorney Paul Sanger next to Paul Flores after Paul's not guilty guilty of murdering Cal Poly student Kristin Smart. The jury’s verdict was read in Monterey County Superior Court on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022, following a trial.Laura Dickinson/The San Luis Obispo Tribune
A jury acquitted Ruben Flores of helping his son, Paul Flores, cover up the murder of Cal Poly student Kristin Smart. The juryÕs verdict was read in Monterey County Superior Court on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022, following a trial(Laura Dickinson/The Tribune San Luis Obispo).Laura Dickinson/The San Luis Obispo Tribune
A bailiff hands a verdict envelope to the judge before it is read as part of the Kristin Smart murder trial.Laura Dickinson/The San Luis Obispo Tribune
A jury acquitted Ruben Flores of helping his son, Paul Flores, cover up the murder of Cal Poly student Kristin Smart. The jury's verdict was read in Monterey County Superior Court on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022.Laura Dickinson/ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
Attorney Harold Mesick reacts after the jury acquitted Ruben Flores of helping his son, Paul Flores, cover up the murder of Cal Poly student Kristin Smart.Laura Dickinson/The San Luis Obispo Tribune
Monterey County Superior Court Judge Jennifer J. O'Keefe hands the verdict envelope to the courtroom clerk for safe keeping until the jury in the Paul Flores case reaches a verdict.Laura Dickinson
The jury for Ruben Flores’ criminal trial has reached a verdict on Oct. 17, 2022 in the Monterey County Superior Court in the Kristin Smart murder case. The verdict will remain sealed until the Paul Flores verdict is determinedLaura Dickinson/The San Luis Obispo Tribune
The jury for Ruben Flores’ criminal trial has reached a verdict on Oct. 17, 2022 in the Monterey County Superior Court in the Kristin Smart murder case. The verdict will remain sealed until the Paul Flores verdict is determinedLaura Dickinson/The San Luis Obispo Tribune
The jury for Ruben Flores’ criminal trial has reached a verdict on Oct. 17, 2022 in the Monterey County Superior Court in the Kristin Smart murder case. The verdict will remain sealed until the Paul Flores verdict is determinedLaura Dickinson/The San Luis Obispo Tribune
Ruben Flores and his attorney Harold Mesick confer before court is in session. The jury for Ruben FloresÕ criminal trial has reached a verdict on Oct. 17, 2022 in the Monterey County Superior Court in the Kristin Smart murder case. The verdict will remain sealed until the Paul Flores verdict is determined.Laura Dickinson
Monterey County Superior Court Judge Jennifer J. O’Keefe informs a juror in the Ruben Flores criminal trial that they were excused in Monterey County Superior Court in Salinas, California, Oct. 13, 2022. San Luis Obispo County prosecuting attorney Chris Peurvrelle, left, San Luis Obispo County D.A.’s Investigator J.T. Kamp and Ruben Flores' attorney Harold Mesick sit before the judge.Laura Dickinson/ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
Monterey County Superior Court Judge Jennifer J. O’Keefe informs a juror in the Ruben Flores criminal trial that they were excused in Monterey County Superior Court in Salinas, California, Oct. 13, 2022.Laura Dickinson/ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
SLO County Deputy District Attorney Chris Peuvrelle presents closing arguments in Ruben Flores' case.Laura Dickinson/The Tribune
SLO County Deputy District Attorney Chris Peuvrelle presents closing arguments in the case against Ruben Flores.Laura Dickinson/The Tribune
Ruben Flores listens as his defense attorney presents closing arguments in his case.Laura Dickinson/The Tribune
A photo of Kristin Smart shown in court Oct. 5, 2022Laura Dickinson/The Tribune
SLO County Deputy District Attorney Chris Puervelle afternoon rebuttal to Robert Sanger, Paul Flores’ attorney closing arguments, Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022.Laura Dickinson
Paul Flores' attorney, Robert Sanger, presents closing arguments in the Kristin Smart murder trial.Laura Dickinson/The Tribune
Paul Flores' defense attorney presents closing arguments in the Kristin Smart murder case Oct. 4, 2022.Laura Dickinson/The Tribune
Paul Flores in court during closing arguments in the Kristin Smart murder case.Laura Dickinson/The Tribune
Paul Flores' defense attorney presents closing arguments Oct. 4, 2022Laura Dickinson/The Tribune
Harold Mesick, Ruben Flores’ defense attorney, gestures toward his client as he conducts his closing arguments.Laura Dickinson/The Tribune
Paul Flores look on as his defense attorney, Robert Sanger, presents closing arguments in his case Oct. 3, 2022.Laura Dickinson/The Tribune
Defense attorney Robert Sanger presents closing arguments in the Kristin Smart murder trial.Laura Dickinson/The Tribune
Paul Flores sits to the right of his defense attorney during closing arguments in the Kristin Smart murder trial.Laura Dickinson/The Tribune
DDA Chris Peuvrelle presents closing arguments in the months-long Kristin Smart murder trial.Laura Dickinson/The Tribune
DDA Chris Peuvrelle presents closing arguments to the jury in the Kristin Smart case.Laura Dickinson/The Tribune
A slide shown in court by the prosecution during closing arguments in the Kristin Smart murder trial.Laura Dickinson/The Tribune
A slide presented by the prosecution during closing arguments in the Kristin Smart murder trial.Laura Dickinson/The Tribune
Paul Flores sits in court Monday, Oct. 3, 2022 as jurors in his case are provided with jury instructions from the judge ahead of deliberations.Laura Dickinson/The Tribune
Monterey County Superior Court Judge Jennifer O'Keefe gives jurors their jury instructions before closing arguments begin Oct. 3, 2022 in the Kristin Smart murder trial.Laura Dickinson/The Tribune
Ruben Flores appears in a Monterey County courtroom on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022.Chloe Jones, San Luis Obispo Tribune
Monterey County Superior Court Judge Jennifer O'Keefe in court on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022.Chloe Jones, San Luis Obispo Tribune
Forensic DNA analyst Angela Butler was called by the prosecution as a rebuttal witness in the Kristin Smart murder trial on Sept. 29, 2022.Chloe Jones, San Luis Obispo Tribune
Forensic DNA analyst Angela Butler is cross-examined by defense attorney Robert Sanger in court on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022.Chloe Jones, San Luis Obispo Tribune
Paul Flores appears in a Monterey County courtroom for his murder trial on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022.Chloe Jones, San Luis Obispo Tribune
Defense attorney Robert Sanger appears in court on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022.Chloe Jones, San Luis Obispo Tribune
Defense attorney Harold Mesick appears in court on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022.Chloe Jones, San Luis Obispo Tribune
Prosecutor Christopher Peuvrelle appears in court on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022.Chloe Jones, San Luis Obispo Tribune
Ruben Flores with his attorney, Harold Mesick in court Sept. 27, 2022Pool photo
Paul and Ruben Flores in court Sept. 27, 2022Pool photo
Henry Stewart testifies about working as a detective on the Kristin Smart casePool photo
Detective Clint Cole is called to the stand by the defense in the Kristin Smart murder trial Sept. 27, 2022.Pool photo
Prosecutor Chris Puevrelle sits next to defense attorney Robert Sanger in court Sept. 26. Testimony for the day was postponed due to a juror issue.Pool photo
Paul and Ruben Flores in court Sept. 26, 2022Pool photo
Henry Stewart is cross examined by Deputy DA Christopher Peuvrelle Sept. 27, 2022Pool photo
Paul and Ruben Flores in court Sept. 26, 2022Pool photo
Monterey County Superior Court Judge Jennifer O'Keefe on Sept. 26, 2022Pool photo
The Paul and Ruben Flores murder trial Sept. 26, 2022Pool photo
Paul and Ruben Flores in court Sept. 22, 2022Nik Blaskovich
Paul Flores in court Sept. 22, 2022Nik Blaskovich
Elizabeth Johnson testifies in court Sept. 22, 2022Nik Blaskovich
A document shown in court Sept. 22, 2022Nik Blaskovich
Testing results from a mattress cover shown in court Sept. 22, 2022Nik Blaskovich
Court in session Sept. 21, 2022Nik Blaskovich
A photo of Ruben Flores' Arroyo Grande home shown during court Sept. 21, 2022Nik Blaskovich
Monterey Co. Sup. Court Judge Jennifer Keefe Sept. 22, 2022Nik Blaskovich
Forensic scientist Elizabeth Johnson testifies Sept. 21, 2022Nik Blaskovich
Paul Flores and his attorney, Robert Sanger in court Sept. 21, 2022Nik Blaskovich
Defense attorney Robert Sanger cross-examines a private contractor Sept. 8, 2022Chloe Jones/The Tribune San Luis Obispo
Dr. David Carter looks at the screen in court during the Kristin Smart murder trial Sept. 21, 2022Nik Blaskovich
Photo evidence of a dig at Ruben Flores' home in 2021 presented during the Kristin Smart murder trialNik Blaskovich
Soil sample evidence presented in court Sept. 21, 2022Nik Blaskovich
Evidence shown during the Kristin Smart murder trial Sept. 21, 2022Nik Blaskovich
Dr. David Carter is the first witness called by the defense in the Kristin Smart murder trialNik Blaskovich
Ruben Flores and his attorney, Harold Mesick, in court Sept. 21, 2022Nik Blaskovich
Angela Butler testifies Sept. 20 in from of the defendants and their attorneysKSBY
A chart shown in court during the Kristin Smart murder trial Sept. 20, 2022KSBY
Robert Sanger during his cross-examination of Angela Butler Sept. 20, 2022KSBY
Angela Butler on the stand Sept. 20 detailing testing of soil samplesKSBY
A chart shown in court Sept. 20 as part of the Kristin Smart murder trialKSBY
Testimony from a DNA Expert marked the Sept. 19, 2022 day of the Kristin Smart murder trial at the Monterey County Superior court, Salinas, CA. (Laura Dickinson/SLO Tribune)Laura Dickinson/ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
Testimony from a DNA Expert marked the Sept. 19, 2022 day of the Kristin Smart murder trial at the Monterey County Superior court, Salinas, CA. (Laura Dickinson/SLO Tribune)Laura Dickinson/ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
Testimony from a DNA Expert marked the Sept. 19, 2022 day of the Kristin Smart murder trial at the Monterey County Superior court, Salinas, CA. (Laura Dickinson/SLO Tribune)Laura Dickinson/ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
Testimony from a DNA Expert marked the Sept. 19, 2022 day of the Kristin Smart murder trial at the Monterey County Superior court, Salinas, CA. (Laura Dickinson/SLO Tribune)Laura Dickinson/ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
Testimony from a DNA Expert marked the Sept. 19, 2022 day of the Kristin Smart murder trial at the Monterey County Superior court, Salinas, CA. (Laura Dickinson/SLO Tribune)Laura Dickinson/ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
Testimony from a DNA Expert marked the Sept. 19, 2022 day of the Kristin Smart murder trial at the Monterey County Superior court, Salinas, CA. (Laura Dickinson/SLO Tribune)Laura Dickinson/ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
Justin GoodwinLaura Dickinson/The Tribune
Jennifer Hudson continued her testimony from Thursday. The Kiristin Smart murder trial Paul Flores and his father Ruben Flores was held at the Monterey Superior Court, Salinas, California, Monday, Sept. 12, 2022.Laura Dickinson/ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
Jennifer Hudson continued her testimony from Thursday. The Kiristin Smart murder trial Paul Flores and his father Ruben Flores was held at the Monterey Superior Court, Salinas, California, Monday, Sept. 12, 2022.Laura Dickinson/ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
Jennifer GoodwinLaura Dickinson/The Tribune
Jennifer Hudson continued her testimony from Thursday. The Kiristin Smart murder trial Paul Flores and his father Ruben Flores was held at the Monterey Superior Court, Salinas, California, Monday, Sept. 12, 2022.Laura Dickinson/ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
Jennifer Hudson continued her testimony from Thursday. The Kiristin Smart murder trial Paul Flores and his father Ruben Flores was held at the Monterey Superior Court, Salinas, California, Monday, Sept. 12, 2022.Laura Dickinson/ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
Jennifer Hudson continued her testimony from Thursday. The Kiristin Smart murder trial Paul Flores and his father Ruben Flores was held at the Monterey Superior Court, Salinas, California, Monday, Sept. 12, 2022.Laura Dickinson/ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
Jennifer Hudson continued her testimony from Thursday. The Kiristin Smart murder trial Paul Flores and his father Ruben Flores was held at the Monterey Superior Court, Salinas, California, Monday, Sept. 12, 2022.Laura Dickinson/ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
Ruben Flores in court Sept. 8, 2022Chloe Jones/The Tribune San Luis Obispo
Paul Ruben Flores appears to say something to his father, Ruben, in court Sept. 8, 2022Chloe Jones/The Tribune San Luis Obispo
Jennifer Hudson testifies Sept. 8, 2022 about a conversation she had with Paul Flores in 1996Chloe Jones/The Tribune San Luis Obispo
Defense attorney Robert Sanger cross-examines witnesses Sept. 8, 2022 during the Kristin Smart murder trial.Chloe Jones/The Tribune San Luis Obispo
Paul and Ruben Flores in court Sept. 8, 2022Chloe Jones/The Tribune San Luis Obispo
Analysis done of soil samples taken from Ruben Flores' home in 2021Chloe Jones/The Tribune San Luis Obispo
Faye Springer testifies about what was found in soil samples collected from a dig at Ruben Flores' home in 2021Chloe Jones/The Tribune San Luis Obispo
Monterey County Judge O'Keefe in court Sept. 8, 2022Chloe Jones, The Tribune San Luis Obispo
Paul Flores in court Sept. 8, 2022Greg Fisher/CBS News
A chemical that illuminates in the presence of blood was used on a trailer found at Ruben Flores' home in 2021, a witness testified Sept. 7, 2022, but also added that it's not conclusive by itself.Greg Fisher/CBS News
An area searched at Ruben Flores' home in 2021Greg Fisher/CBS News
A soil sample collected from Ruben Flores' property in 2021, according to testimony on Sept. 7, 2022Greg Fisher/CBS News
A witness testifies about soil staining found on Ruben Flores' property during a dig in 2021Greg Fisher/CBS News
A dig conducted at Ruben Flores home in 2021Greg Fisher/CBS News 48 hours
An evidence photo from Ruben Flores' home shown in court Sept. 7, 2022Greg Fisher/CBS News 48 Hours
Markers placed under the deck of Ruben Flores' home during a search in 2021Greg Fisher/CBS News 48 Hours
Paul Flores sits alongside his attorney, Robert Sanger, in court Sept. 7, 2022Greg Fisher/CBS News 48 Hours
Paul and Ruben Flores in court during testimony Sept. 7, 2022Greg Fisher/CBS News 48 Hours
Deputy DA Christopher Peuvrelle questions Shelby Liddell in court Sept. 7, 2022Greg Fisher/CBS News 48 Hours
A bailiff hands a verdict envelope to the judge before it is read as part of the Kristin Smart murder trial.Laura Dickinson/The San Luis Obispo Tribune
Shelby Liddell testifies Sept. 7, 2022 about a search at Ruben Flores' home in 2021.Greg Fisher/CBS News 48 Hours
Paul Flores' ID was shown in court Sept. 2, 2022Chloe Jones/The Tribune San Luis Obispo
A map shown in court Sept. 2 showing the distance from the Crimsin bar in San Pedro to Paul Flores' home.Chloe Jones/The Tribune San Luis Obispo
Paul and Ruben Flores in court Sept. 2, 2022Chloe Jones/The Tribune San Luis Obispo
Paul Flores in court Sept. 2, 2022Chloe Jones/The Tribune San Luis Obispo
Defense attorney Robert Sanger to the left of prosecutor Christopher Peuvrelle in court Sept. 2, 2022Chloe Jones/The Tribune San Luis Obispo
Paul Flores' attorney, Robert Sanger, in court Sept. 2, 2022Chloe Jones/ The Tribune San Luis Obispo
Sheriff investigator James Camp takes the stand Sept. 2, 2022 in the Kristin Smart murder trial.Chloe Jones/The Tribune San Luis Obispo
A photo shown in court Thursday circled areas of darker sports in soil under Ruben Flores' deck, which an archaeologist testified is consistent with human decompisition.Ann Preisman/NBC News Dateline
Dark lines in soil under Ruben Flores' deck, which an archaeologist testified Thursday is indicitive of human decomposition.Ann Preisman/NBC News Dateline
A photo shown in court Sept. 1 of excavation done on Ruben Flores' property in March 2021Ann Preisman/NBC News Dateline
Deputy DA Chris Peuvrelle speaking in court Sept. 1 as defense attorney Robert Sanger looks onAnn Preisman/NBC News Dateline
Ruben Flores' attorney Harold Mesick in court Sept. 1, 2022Ann Preisman/NBC News Dateline
Paul and Ruben Flores sit side-by-side in court Sept. 1, 2022Ann Preisman/NBC News Dateline
A graphic shown in court Sept. 1 during archaeologist Cindy Arrington's testimonyAnn Preisman/NBC News Dateline
Archaeologist Cindy Arrington testifies about taking part in an excavation at Ruben Flores' home in March 2021.Ann Preisman/NBC News Dateline
Paul and Ruben Flores in court Sept. 1, 2022Ann Preisman/NBC News Dateline
A photo shown in court Aug. 31, 2022 surrounding discussion of a search on Ruben Flores' property in 2021Ann Preisman/NBC News Dateline
A photo of Ruben Flores' deck shown in court Aug. 31, 2022Ann Preisman/NBC News Dateline
Archaeologist Philip Hanes testifies Aug. 31, 2022 about a search conducted at Ruben Flores' home in 2021Ann Preisman/NBC News Dateline
Paul and Ruben Flores in court Aug. 31, 2022Ann Preisman/NBC News Dateline
Defense Attorney Robert Sanger in court Aug. 31, 2022Ann Preisman/NBC News Dateline
Deputy D.A. Christopher Peuvrelle in court Aug. 31, 2022Ann Preisman/NBC News Dateline
Karen Atkinson testified about a search she and her dog did at Ruben Flores' home in March 2021Ann Preisman/NBC News Dateline
Karen Atkinson's dog, Amiga, took part in a search on Ruben Flores' Arroyo Grande property in March 2021Ann Preisman/NBC News Dateline
A search with ground penetrating radar was done at Ruben Flores' home in March 2022 and the photo shown in court Aug. 31, 2022Ann Preisman/NBC News Dateline
A search of Ruben Flores' property was done in March 2021KSBY
K9 Annie was involved in a search of Ruben Flores' property in 2021KSBY
Dog handler Kristin Black testifies Aug. 30 about a search she and her K9, Annie, did of Ruben's property in 2021.KSBY
Ruben Flores' deck was searched by K9 Annie in March 2021KSBY
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Gregory Smith with the SLO Co. Sheriff's Office testifies in court Aug. 30, 2022KSBY
Gregory Smith with the SLO Co. Sheriff's Office testified Aug. 30, 2022 during the Kristin Smart murder trialKSBY
A photo from Paul Flores' San Pedro home shown in court Aug. 30, 2022KSBY
A photo from Paul Flores' San Pedro home shown in court Aug. 30, 2022KSBY
Paul Flores and his attorney, Robert Sanger in court Aug. 30, 2022KSBY
Postcards found at Ruben Flores' home a DA investigator testified about Aug. 29, saying they relate to the Kristin Smart murder casePool photo
Items found in a drawer at Ruben Flores' home, according to a DA investigator who testified Aug. 29, 2022Pool photo
Items found in a drawer at Ruben Flores' home, according to a DA investigator who testified Aug. 29, 2022Pool photo
Items found in a drawer at Ruben Flores' home, according to a DA investigator who testified Aug. 29, 2022Pool photo
Items found in a drawer at Ruben Flores' home, according to a DA investigator who testified Aug. 29, 2022Pool photo
Paul and Ruben Flores in court Aug. 29 along with their attorneys, Deputy D.A. Christopher Peurelle and detective Clint Cole.Pool photo
A neighbor of Ruben Flores testified about activity she noticed at Ruben's home in 2020Pool photo
SLO Co. DA investigator Matt Terrell testifies about a search of Ruben Flores' home.Pool photo
Paul and Ruben Flores in court Aug. 29, 2022Pool photo
A contractor on Ruben Flores' home testified about pink twine he used during construction of Ruben's home.Pool photo
A photo shown in court Aug. 29 of Ruben Flores' home under constructionPool photo
A photo shown in court Aug. 29 of Ruben Flores' home under constructionPool photo
Renderings of Ruben Flores' Arroyo Grande home shown in court Aug. 29Pool photo
The garage side of Ruben Flores' home shown in court Aug. 29, 2022Pool photo
A portion of Ruben Flores' home shown in court Aug. 29, 2022Pool photo
A photo of Ruben Flores' home at the time is was being builtPool photo
The grading plan of Ruben Flores' homePool photo
People with shovels under the deck of Ruben Flores' homePool photo
Contractor Ed Chadwick on the stand Aug. 29, 2022Pool photo
Ruben Flores' attorney cross-examines the contractor for his client's home on Aug. 29, 2022Pool photo
Former rommate of Ruben Flores, David Stone, testifies Aug. 29, 2022Pool photo
Former roommate of Ruben Flores, David Stone, testified Aug. 29, 2022Pool photo
Attorney Robert Sanger in court Aug. 29, 2022Pool photo
Monterey County Superior Court Judge Jennifer O'KeefePool photo
A photo of Paul Flores and then girlfriend Angie was shown in court Aug. 26, 2022Brittany Tom/NBC News Dateline
The back of Ruben Flores' home shown in court Aug. 26, 2022Brittany Tom/NBC News Dateline
Paul and Ruben Flores in court the morning of Aug. 26, 2022Brittany Tom/NBC News Dateline
Ex-girlfriend of Paul Flores' testifies Aug. 26, 2022Brittany Tom/NBC News Dateline
Angie, an ex-girlfriend of Paul Flores', takes the stand for the second day Aug. 26, 2022Brittany Tom/NBC News Dateline
Paul Flores in court as a former girlfriend takes the stand Aug. 26, 2022Brittany Tom/NBC News Dateline
Paul Flores in court Aug. 25, 2022Brittany Tom/NBC News Dateline
Cadaver dog handler Gail Laroque and her dog, TorreyBrittany Tom/NBC News Dateline
A photo of cadaver dog Torrey during a searchBrittany Tom/NBC News Dateline
Cadaver dog TorreyBrittany Tom/NBC News Dateline
Paul Flores' attorney Robert Sanger and dog Handler Gail LaRoque in court Aug. 25, 2022Brittany Tom/NBC News Dateline
Cadaver Dog Handler Gail Laroque testifies in court Aug. 25, 2002Brittany Tom/NBC News Dateline
Paul and Ruben Flores together in court Aug. 25, 2022Brittany Tom/NBC News Dateline
Ruben Flores in court Aug. 25, 2022Brittany Tom/NBC News Dateline
Defendant Ruben Flores appears in court on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022.Chloe Jones, San Luis Obispo Tribune
Defense attorney Harold Mesick appears in court on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022.Chloe Jones, San Luis Obispo Tribune
Murder defendant Paul Flores looks up as evidence is displayed on a screen in court on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022.Chloe Jones, San Luis Obispo Tribune
A photo of Paul Flores shown in court Aug. 24, 2022Chloe Jones/The Tribune San Luis Obispo
A photo of Paul Flores' driver license was entered as evidence in court Aug. 24, 2022Chloe Jones/The Tribune San Luis Obispo
Paul and Ruben Flores in court Aug. 24, 2022Chloe Jones/The Tribune San Luis Obispo
Deputy DA Christopher Peuvrelle in court Aug. 24, 2022Chloe Jones/The Tribune San Luis Obispo
Defense attorney Robert Sanger cross-examines Rhonda Doe in court Aug. 24, 2022Chloe Jones/The Tribune San Luis Obispo
DA Investigator JT Camp back on the stand Aug. 24, 2022Chloe Jones/The Tribune San Luis Obispo
Paul Flores masked in court on Aug. 16, 2022Brittany Tom/NBC News Dateline
Ruben Flores in court Aug. 16, 2022Brittany Tom/NBC News Dateline
Dog handler Wayne Behrens testifies the afternoon of Aug. 16, 2022 about a 1996 search he did at the Cal Poly dorms with his dog, Sierra.Brittany Tom/NBC News Dateline
Dog handler Wayne Behrens and his dog, Sierra. Behrens was called to the stand Aug. 16, 2022 to testify as part of the Kristin Smart murder trial.Brittany Tom/NBC News Dateline
Cadaver dog, Sierra, conducted a search of a Cal Poly dorm in 1996.Brittany Tom/NBC News Dateline
Dog handler Adela Morris on the stand for a second day Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022Brittany Tom/NBC News Dateline
SLO Co. Deputy D.A. Christopher Peuvrelle in court Aug. 16, 2022Brittany Tom/NBC News Dateline
Ruben Flores' defense attorney Harold Mesick in courtBrittany Tom/NBC News Dateline
Paul Flores' defense attorney Robert Sanger in court Aug. 16, 2022Brittany Tom/NBC News Dateline
Paul Flores removes his mask briefly in court Aug. 15, 2022Brittany Tom, NBC News Dateline
Dog handler, CirqueBrittany Tom/NBC News Dateline
Paul Flores in court Aug. 15, 2022Brittany Tom/NBC News Dateline
Paul and Ruben Flores in court Aug. 15, 2022Brittany Tom/NBC News Dateline
Cholla is certified to detect human remains and searched Paul Flores' dorm room building after Kristin Smart's disappearance.Brittany Tom/NBC News Dateline
Adela Morris, an expert witness in human cadaver dog handling, testifies Aug. 15, 2022Brittany Tom/NBC News Dateline
A photo of the inside of Paul Flores' dorm roomCourt TV
A mattress inside Paul Flores' dorm roomCourt TV
The outside of Paul Flores' dorm roomCourt TV
Paul Flores' dorm roomCourt TV
Muir Hall dorm building layoutCourt TV
A map showing the area of the Santa Lucia Dorm to Olive Street in SLO.Court TV
Phone records shown in court Aug. 12, 2022Court TV
Jana Lord testifies about staying in Kristin Smart's dorm room the night she went missingCourt TV
Karen Hall testifies in court Aug. 12, 2022Court TV
A photo of a bike rack outside the Santa Lucia Dorm is shown in court Aug. 12Court TV
Richard Neufeld testifying Aug. 10, 2022. He was back on the stand Aug. 12.Dea Athon/ABC
Court in session Aug. 11, 2022Dea Athon/ABC
A map shown in court Aug. 11, 2022 which reportedly highlighted the route Paul took investigators when retracing his steps the night of Kristin Smart's disappearance.Dea Athon/ABC
Prosecutor Chris Peuvrelle hands a paper to William Hanley, who testified in court Aug. 11, 2022Dea Athon/ABC
Paul Flores watches an early interview of himself played in court Aug. 11, 2022Dea Athon/ABC
Court in session Aug. 11, 2022Dea Athon/ABC
Evidence shown Aug. 10, 2022 in the Kristin Smart murder trialDea Athon/ABC
Evidence presented during the Kristin Smart murder trial Aug. 10, 2022Dea Athon/ABC
Kristin Smart's Social Security card shown during court Aug. 10, 2022Dea Athon/ABC
Kristin Smart's credit card entered as evidence Aug. 10, 2022Dea Athon/ABC
Kristin Smart's photo ID was shared in court Aug. 10, 2022Dea Athon/ABC
Robert Cudworth testifies Aug. 10 about interviews he conducted with Paul Flores in 1996Dea Athon/ABC
The Kristin Smart murder trial continued Aug. 10, 2022Dea Athon/ABC
An early interview with Paul Flores shown in court Aug. 11, 2022Dea Athon/ABC
Lawrence Kennedy testifies Aug. 10, 2022 about an interview he conducted with Paul Flores in 1996Dea Athon/ABC
Lawrence Kennedy testifies Aug. 10 about an interview he conducted with Paul Flores in 1996.Dea Athon/ABC
Paul Flores in court Aug. 10, 2022Dea Athon/ABC
A mugshot of Paul Flores that appears to show him with a black eye is shown in court on Monday, Aug. 8, 2022.ABC News
The court is shown a photo of Crandall Way in San Luis Obispo during testimony at the Kristin Smart murder trial on Monday, Aug. 8, 2022.ABC News
The court is shown a photo of Crandall Way in San Luis Obispo during testimony at the Kristin Smart murder trial on Monday, Aug. 8, 2022.ABC News
The court is shown a photo of Crandall Way in San Luis Obispo during testimony at the Kristin Smart murder trial on Monday, Aug. 8, 2022.ABC News
Retired Cal Poly Police Investigator Lawrence "Mike" Kennedy testifies at the Kristin Smart murder trial on Monday, Aug. 8, 2022.ABC News
Retired Cal Poly Police Investigator Lawrence "Mike" Kennedy testifies at the Kristin Smart murder trial on Monday, Aug. 8, 2022.ABC News
San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Investigator James (J.T. Camp) testifies at the Kristin Smart murder trial on Monday, Aug. 8, 2022.ABC News
San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Investigator James (J.T. Camp) testifies at the Kristin Smart murder trial on Monday, Aug. 8, 2022.ABC News
Jeromy Moon testifies in court on Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, about seeing defendant Paul Flores following Kristin Smart's disappearance in 1996.ABC News
Jeromy Moon testifies in court on Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, about seeing defendant Paul Flores following Kristin Smart's disappearance in 1996.ABC News
Tim Davis testifies in court on Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, about the last time he saw Kristin Smart before her disappearance.ABC News
Tim Davis testifies in court on Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, about the last time he saw Kristin Smart before her disappearance.ABC News
Tim Davis testifies in court on Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, about the last time he saw Kristin Smart before her disappearance.ABC News
Mario Garcio testifies Aug. 4 about seeing Paul Flores with a black eye in 1996.Laura Dickinson/The Tribune San Luis Obispo
Mario Garcia on the stand Aug. 4, 2022Laura Dickinson/The Tribune San Luis Obispo
Ruben Flores in court Aug. 4, 2022Laura Dickinson/The Tribune San Luis Obispo
Paul and Ruben Flores in court Aug. 4, 2022Laura Dickinson/The Tribune San Luis Obispo
Felipe Arias and Robert Sanger in court during the Kristin Smart murder trial Aug. 4, 2022Laura Dickinson/The Tribune San Luis Obispo
Paul Flores looks ahead as an acquaintance of Kristin Smart testifies Aug. 4, 2022Laura Dickinson/The Tribune San Luis Obispo
The trial against Paul and Ruben Flores for the murder of Kristin Smart continues in Salinas with more witness testimonies. Felipe Arias, friend of Kristin Smart, testifies. (Laura Dickinson, The Tribune San Luis Obispo, CA)Laura Dickinson/ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
Judge Jennifer O'Keefe in court Aug. 3, 2022Laura Dickinson/ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
SLO Co. Sheriff's Detective Clint Cole in court Aug. 4, 2022Laura Dickinson/The Tribune San Luis Obispo
A photo of the layout of Santa Lucia HallCourt TV
A photo of Paul's dorm room from 1996 is entered as evidence in court Aug. 3, 2022Court TV
A photo of Paul's dorm room from 1996 is entered as evidence in court Aug. 3, 2022Court TV
Jennifer Medeiros, who lived across from Kristin Smart's dorm, testified Aug. 3 about when they noticed Smart was missingCourt TV
Jennifer Medeiros, who lived across from Kristin Smart's dorm, testified Aug. 3 about when they noticed Smart was missingCourt TV
Paul and Ruben Flores in court Aug. 3, 2022Court TV
Eric Wilkins testifies in court Aug. 3, 2022Court TV
Eric Wilkins testifies in court Aug. 3, 2022Court TV
A photo of a backpack Jennifer Madeiros identified in court as belonging to Kristin SmartCourt TV
A photo of Kristin Smart with dark hair entered as evidence in court Aug. 3, 2022Court TV
Robert Sanger and SLO Co. Sheriff Detective Clint Cole in court Aug. 3, 2022Court TV
A photo of 135 Crandall Way in San Luis Obispo where Kristin Smart attended a party prior to her 1996 disappearance. The photo was entered as evidence in court Aug. 3, 2022Court TV
An aerial view of the Cal Poly campus entered as evidence in court Aug. 3, 2022Court TV
Paul Flores stands in court Aug. 3, 2022KSBY
Ruben Flores in court Aug. 3, 2022KSBY
Paul Flores looks over as Trevor Boelter testifies in court Aug. 3, 2022Court TV
Trevor Boelter questioned by Prosecutor Christopher Peuvrelle Aug. 3, 2022Court TV
Trevor Boelter testifies about being at a party with Kristin Smart prior to her 1996 disappearanceCourt TV
Paul Flores in court Aug. 3, 2022Court TV
Former Cal Poly student Trevor Boelter testifies at the end of the day Aug. 2, 2022KSBY
Former Cal Poly student Trevor Boelter testifies at the end of the day Aug. 2, 2022KSBY
Former Cal Poly student Matthew Toomey testifies Aug. 2, 2022KSBY
Former Cal Poly student Matthew Toomey testifies Aug. 2, 2022KSBY
Paul and Ruben Flores in court on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022.Connor Bailey, KSBY
Steven Fleming, a retired DA investigator, takes the stand in the Kristin Smart murder trial on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022.Connor Bailey, KSBY
Steven Fleming is cross-examined by defense attorney Robert Sanger on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022.Connor Baiely, KSBY
Paul Flores looks at his father, Ruben Flores, in court on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022.Connor Bailey, KSBY
Steven Fleming continues testifying on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022, during the Kristin Smart murder trial.Connor Bailey, KSBY
Ruben Flores' defense attorney, Harold Mesick, in court on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022.Connor Bailey, KSBY
Paul and Ruben Flores in court on Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, along with Paul's attorney, Robert Sanger, and prosecutor Chris Peuvrelle.Connor Bailey/KSBY
Paul and Ruben Flores in court on Monday, Aug. 1, 2022.Connor Bailey/KSBY
Defense attorney Harold Mesick in court on Monday, Aug. 1, 2022.Connor Bailey/KSBY
Investigators James Camp testifies in court on Monday, Aug. 1, 2022.Connor Bailey/KSBY
Defense attorney Robert Sanger in court with James Camp on the stand on Monday, Aug. 1, 2022.Connor Bailey/KSBY
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Prosecutor Christopher Peuvrelle, defense attorney Robert Sanger, Paul Flores, and Ruben Flores appear in court on Monday, July 25, 2022.Paul Dzendzel, Court TV
Margarita Campos testified in court on Monday, July 26, 2022, about her friendship with Kristin Smart and the events leading up to her disappearance.Paul Dzendzel, Court TV
Margarita Campos gestures at a map under cross-examination by defense attorney Robert Sanger on Monday, July 26, 2022.Paul Dzendzel, Court TV
Ruben Flores appears in court on Monday, July 26, 2022.Paul Dzendzel, Court TV
Defense attorney Robert Sanger cross-examines Margarita Campos in court on Monday, July 26, 2022, about her friendship with Kristin Smart and the events leading up to her disappearance.Paul Dzendzel, Court TV
Paul Flores appears in court on Monday, July 26, 2022.Paul Dzendzel, Court TV
Ross Ketcham testified in court on Monday, July 26, 2022, about his interactions with Kristin Smart and Paul Flores before Smart's disappearance.Paul Dzendzel, Court TV
Defense attorney Harold Mesick appears in court on Monday, July 26, 2022.Paul Dzendzel, Court TV
Ross Ketcham testified in court on Monday, July 26, 2022, about his interactions with Kristin Smart and Paul Flores before Smart's disappearance.Paul Dzendzel, Court TV
Defense attorney Harold Mesick gestures in court on Monday, July 26, 2022.Paul Dzendzel, Court TV
Prosecutor Christopher Peuvrelle appears in court on Monday, July 25, 2022.Paul Dzendzel, Court TV
Cheryl Anderson-Manzer testified in court on Monday, July 26, 2022, about her interactions with Kristin Smart and Paul Flores before Smart's disappearance.Paul Dzendzel, Court TV
Defense attorney Robert Sanger cross-examines Cheryl Anderson-Manzer in court on Monday, July 26, 2022, about her interactions with Kristin Smart and Paul Flores before Smart's disappearance.Paul Dzendzel, Court TV
Defense attorney Harold Mesick gestures as he cross examines Cheryl Anderson-Manzer in court on Monday, July 26, 2022, about her interactions with Kristin Smart and Paul Flores before Smart's disappearance.Paul Dzendzel, Court TV
Cheryl Anderson-Manzer testified in court on Monday, July 26, 2022, about her interactions with Kristin Smart and Paul Flores before Smart's disappearance.Paul Dzendzel, Court TV
Christopher Peuvrelle in court July 22, 2022Stefani Barber/NBC News Dateline
Harold Mesick cross examines Kendra Koed in court July 22, 2022Stefani Barber/NBC News Dateline
Robert Sanger shows something to Kendra Koed in court July 22, 2022Stefani Barber/NBC News Dateline
Kendra Koed testifies in court with Christopher Peuvrelle, Paul Flores and Ruben Flores also shown in the courtroomStefani Barber/NBC News Dateline
Kendra Koed testified about a party she attended where Paul Flores and Kristin Smart were present in 1996Stefani Barber/NBC News Dateline
Judge Jennifer O'Keefe on July 22, 2021Stefani Barber/NBC News Dateline
Stan Smart, Kristin Smart's father, is cross examined by the defense July 22, 2021Stefani Barber/NBC News Dateline
Stan Smart testifies in court as Paul Flores' attorney, Robert Sanger, looks onStefani Barber/NBC News Dateline
Stan Smart on the stand during his daughter's murder trial July 22, 2022Stefani Barber/NBC News Dateline
Ruben Flores and his defense attorney, Harold Mesick, during testimony by Stan Smart July 22, 2022Stefani Barber/NBC News Dateline
Vanessa Shields testifies July 22, 2022 about living near Kristin Smart at Cal Poly prior to Kristin's disappearanceStefani Barber/NBC News Dateline
Vanessa Shields was the fourth witness called to the stand in the Kristin Smart murder trial July 22, 2022Stefani Barber/NBC News Dateline
Stan Smart on July 21, 2022 described the three months he spent in San Luis Obispo County following his daughter's disappearance in 1996.
Bill Roden, New Dawn Studios
Bill Roden, New Dawn Studios
Stan Smart was the third person called to the stand July 21, 2022 during his daughter's murder trial in SalinasBill Roden, New Dawn Studios
Prosecutor Christopher Peuvrelle in court July 21, 2022Bill Roden, New Dawn Studios
Paul and Ruben Flores during testimony by Denise Smart in the Kristin Smart murder trial on July 21, 2022Bill Roden, New Dawn Studios
Matt Smart, Kristin Smart's brother, was the second person called to the stand during testimony in his sister's murder trialBill Roden, New Dawn Studios
Denise Smart answers questioning during testimony July 21, 2022 in her daughter's murder trialBill Roden, New Dawn Studios
Denise Smart testifies during her daughter's murder trial in Salinas July 21, 2022Bill Roden, New Dawn Studios
Denise Smart gets emotional during day one of testimony in her daughter's murder trial on July 21, 2022Bill Roden, New Dawn Studios
Prosecutor Christopher Peuvrelle in court July 21, 2022 for the Kristin Smart murder trialBill Roden, New Dawn Studios
Defense attorney Robert Sanger in court on Thursday, July 21, 2022.William Roden, New Dawn Studios
Judge Jennifer O'Keefe during the first day of testimony in the Kristin Smart murder trial July 21, 2022.Bill Roden, New Dawn Studios
Members of the Smart family arrive at court on Thursday, July 21, 2022, including Denise Smart seen in the black and white checkered top.Court TV
Ruben Flores arrives at court on Thursday, July 21, 2022.Court TV
Paul Flores appears in court for opening statements in his murder trial on July, 18, 2022. Flores is accused of killing Cal Poly student Kristin Smart in 1996.Daniel Dreifuss, Monterey County Weekly
The defense attorney for Paul Flores, Robert Sanger, presents his opening statement to the jury on Monday, July 18, 2022.Daniel Dreifuss, Monterey County Weekly
Derrick Tse, Paul Flores' roommate at the time of Kristin Smart's disappearance, testified Aug. 3, 2022COURT TV
Monterey County Superior Court Judge Jennifer O'Keefe presides over Day 1 of the Kristin Smart murder trial on Monday, July 18, 2022.Daniel Dreifuss, Monterey County Weekly
The defense attorney for Paul Flores, Robert Sanger, presents his opening statement to the jury on Monday, July 18, 2022.Daniel Dreifuss, Monterey County Weekly
The defense attorney for Paul Flores, Robert Sanger, presents his opening statement to the jury on Monday, July 18, 2022.Daniel Dreifuss, Monterey County Weekly
Paul Flores appears in court for opening statements in his murder trial on July, 18, 2022. Flores is accused of killing Cal Poly student Kristin Smart in 1996.Daniel Dreifuss, Monterey County Weekly
Paul Flores appears in court for opening statements in his murder trial on July, 18, 2022. Flores is accused of killing Cal Poly student Kristin Smart in 1996.Daniel Dreifuss, Monterey County Weekly
San Luis Obispo County Deputy District Attorney Christopher Peuvrelle delivers his opening statement in the Kristin Smart murder trial on Monday, July 18, 2022.Daniel Dreifuss, Monterey County Weekly
A slide from prosecutor Chris Peuvrelle's opening statement presentation on Day 1 of the Kristin Smart murder trial on Monday, July 18, 2022.Daniel Dreifuss, Monterey County Weekly
Paul Flores appears in court for opening statements in his murder trial on July, 18, 2022. Flores is accused of killing Cal Poly student Kristin Smart in 1996.Daniel Dreifuss, Monterey County Weekly
A slide from prosecutor Chris Peuvrelle's opening statement presentation on Day 1 of the Kristin Smart murder trial on Monday, July 18, 2022.Daniel Dreifuss, Monterey County Weekly
San Luis Obispo County Deputy District Attorney Christopher Peuvrelle delivers his opening statement in the Kristin Smart murder trial on Monday, July 18, 2022.Daniel Dreifuss, Monterey County Weekly
Monterey County Superior Court Judge Jennifer O'Keefe watches as San Luis Obispo County Deputy District Attorney Christopher Peuvrelle delivers his opening statement in the Kristin Smart murder trial on Monday, July 18, 2022.Daniel Dreifuss, Monterey County Weekly
San Luis Obispo County Deputy District Attorney Christopher Peuvrelle delivers his opening statement in the Kristin Smart murder trial on Monday, July 18, 2022.Daniel Dreifuss, Monterey County Weekly
Paul Flores appears in court for opening statements in his murder trial on July, 18, 2022. Flores is accused of killing Cal Poly student Kristin Smart in 1996.Daniel Dreifuss, Monterey County Weekly
Paul Flores appears in court for opening statements in his murder trial on July, 18, 2022. Flores is accused of killing Cal Poly student Kristin Smart in 1996.Daniel Dreifuss, Monterey County Weekly
Paul Flores appears in court for opening statements in his murder trial on July, 18, 2022. Flores is accused of killing Cal Poly student Kristin Smart in 1996.Daniel Dreifuss, Monterey County Weekly
Paul Flores appears in court for opening statements in his murder trial on July, 18, 2022. Flores is accused of killing Cal Poly student Kristin Smart in 1996.Daniel Dreifuss, Monterey County Weekly