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Kristin Smart Case: Investigators Dig for Answers After 30 Years

08 May 2026 11:50

Investigators have launched a new excavation at Cal Poly in the Kristin Smart case, 30 years after her disappearance. - The search uses ground-penetrating radar and excavation equipment.

- Paul Flores was convicted of her murder in 2022, but her body has not been found. - The dig is focused on previously inaccessible areas based on new tips.

The effort aims to finally bring closure to the Smart family and the community.

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