Paul Flores was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for the murder of Kristin Smart on Friday. He is not eligible for probation.
He will be eligible for a parole board hearing in 15 years, at which point the board could grant or deny parole release, according to prosecutors.in October on first-degree murder. The count alleged that he "with malice aforethought murderKristin Smart" while "engaged in the commission of, or attempting to commit, the crime of rape."
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.Smart went missing walking home from a party at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.
Paul and Ruben Flores were tried at the same time, but with separate juries hearing the case together during 11 weeks of testimony. "We recognize the jury for their focused attention to the evidence and the Sheriff's Office for their tireless effort in building this case," the statement continued. "Today, justice delayed is not justice denied.""Today is not really a day of joy, it's a day of relief that Kristin's voice was heard," Denise Smart told reporters. "That brings us a sense of peace, knowing that there will be no more victims.
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