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Soil tests at Susan Flores home may show human remains

08 May 2026 16:20

San Luis Obispo County Sheriff Ian Parkinson provided an update on the search for Kristin Smart's remains. Soil tests at Susan Flores' property indicate possible human remains.

- Sheriff Parkinson confirmed soil tests show signs of human remains at Susan Flores' home. - It is unclear if the remains are linked to Kristin Smart, missing since 1996.

- Susan Flores is considered a person of interest and could face accessory charges. - The search continues with ground-penetrating radar and soil sampling.

The investigation remains active as authorities work to determine the origin of the remains.

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