BREAKING: Paul Flores has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for the 1996 murder of California college student Kristin Smart.
Paul Flores stands during his murder trial in Monterey County Superior Court in Salinas, Calif., July 18, 2022.Paul Flores was sentenced Friday to 25 years to life in prison for theconvicted him
Paul Flores stands during his murder trial in Monterey County Superior Court in Salinas, Calif., July 18, 2022.Prior to the sentencing, the judge denied two defense motions seeking a new trial and dismissal of charges and acquittal in the case.Paul Flores, 46, a former classmate of Smart, was charged with murder, while his father was charged with being an accessory to the crime. Prosecutors say he helped hide Smart's body on his property in Arroyo Grande before moving it in 2020.
Paul and Ruben Flores were tried at the same time, but with separate juries hearing the case together during 11 weeks of testimony."Today, our criminal and victim justice system has finally delivered justice for Kristin Smart, for the Smart family, and for our San Luis Obispo County community," San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow said in a statement following the sentencing.
San Luis Obispo County Sheriff Ian Parkinson called the sentencing "a long time coming" but one that is "right and just."
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