Paul Flores (Kristin Smart’s Murder) Biography, Age, Wife, Family, Verdict, Wiki & More

Paul Flores is a media face and entrepreneur who has been accused of murdering Kristin Smart, a 19-year-old college student who disappeared in 1996. Flores was arrested on April 13, 2021, along with his father Ruben Flores, who is suspected of being an accessory after the fact. In this article, we will explore the wiki, age, parents, young, family, case, trial, story, net worth, and more of Paul Flores.

Early Life and Education

Paul Flores was born in 1977 in California, United States. He is the son of Ruben Flores and Susan Flores, who are both retired teachers. He has a brother and a sister, whose names are not known. He attended Arroyo Grande High School and graduated in 1995. He then enrolled at California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) in San Luis Obispo, where he studied industrial technology.

Kristin Smart’s Disappearance and Murder

Kristin Smart was a freshman at Cal Poly who went missing on May 25, 1996, after attending a party near campus. She was last seen walking with Paul Flores, who was also a student at Cal Poly and lived in the same dormitory as her. Flores claimed that he parted ways with Smart near his dorm and that he had no involvement in her disappearance.

However, Smart’s family and friends did not believe his story and suspected that he had something to do with her fate. They also accused the police of mishandling the investigation and failing to search Flores’ dorm room and car in time.

Over the years, several witnesses came forward with information that implicated Flores in Smart’s murder. Some of them claimed that they saw blood stains on his mattress and heard him confess to killing her. Others said that they saw him digging in his backyard or transporting something heavy in his truck.

In 2002, Smart was legally declared dead and her parents filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Flores and his parents. The lawsuit was settled out of court in 2007 for an undisclosed amount. However, the criminal case remained unsolved until 2016, when the FBI announced that they had new evidence in the case and asked for the public’s help. In 2019, a podcast called “Your Own Backyard” by Chris Lambert reignited public interest in the case and revealed new details about Flores’ life and behavior.

In 2020, the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office conducted several searches at the properties of Flores and his family members. They reportedly found items of interest that linked Flores to Smart’s murder. On April 13, 2021, they arrested Flores on a charge of first-degree murder and his father Ruben on a charge of accessory after the fact. They also announced that they had recovered human remains that they believed belonged to Smart.

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Family: Parents & Siblings

Paul Flores’ father is Ruben Flores, an entrepreneur from Arroyo Grande, California. He was arrested and charged with being an accessory after the fact in Kristin Smart’s murder, but he was acquitted by a jury in October 2022. Paul Flores’ mother is Susan Flores, who lives in the same house as Ruben Flores.

She has not been charged with any crime related to Kristin Smart’s case, but she has been accused of obstructing the investigation and hiding evidence. Paul Flores has a sister, whose name is not publicly known. She has not been involved in Kristin Smart’s case or the media attention surrounding it. She reportedly lives in another state. Paul does not have any other siblings, according to the available sources.

Personal Life – Wife & Girlfriend

Paul Flores has been described as a loner and a troublemaker by his former classmates and acquaintances. He has a history of alcohol abuse and sexual assault allegations. He has been arrested several times for driving under the influence and other offenses. He has also been sued by several women who accused him of rape or sexual harassment.

Flores has been in a committed relationship with a woman whose name has not been disclosed. He has no children as far as we know. He has worked as a handyman and an entrepreneur in various fields such as solar energy and cannabis cultivation.

Social Media

Flores has been active on social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter under the hashtag #PaulFlores. He has also appeared on IMDb as himself in a documentary called “48 Hours: The Killing of Kristin Smart” (2021).

Net Worth and Assets

Paul Flores has an estimated net worth of USD 500K as of 2022. He has earned his wealth from his various businesses and investments. He owns several properties in California, including his home in San Pedro where he was arrested.

Some Facts About Paul Flores

• Paul Flores was a student at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, where he met Kristin Smart at a party on May 24, 1996.
• Paul Flores was the last person seen with Kristin Smart before she disappeared. He claimed he walked her to her dormitory but did not enter it.
• Paul Flores was a suspect in Kristin Smart’s disappearance from the beginning, but he was never arrested or charged until 2021.
• Paul Flores had a history of sexual assault allegations against him, dating back to his high school years. Two women testified that he raped them in Los Angeles in 2008 and 2011, respectively.
• Paul Flores was arrested on April 13, 2021, at his home in San Pedro, California, and charged with the first-degree murder of Kristin Smart.
• Paul Flores’ father, Ruben Flores, was also arrested and charged with being an accessory after the fact, for allegedly helping his son dispose of Kristin Smart’s body.
• Prosecutors alleged that Paul Flores killed Kristin Smart during an attempted rape in his dorm room, and then hid her body under a deck at his father’s home in Arroyo Grande. 
• They also claimed that the father and son moved the body in 2020 when investigators were closing in on them.

• Kristin Smart’s body has never been found, despite multiple searches over the years. She was declared legally dead in 2002.
• Paul Flores’ trial was held in Monterey County Superior Court in Salinas, California, due to pretrial publicity in San Luis Obispo County. His father’s trial was held simultaneously with a separate jury.
• Flores was found guilty of first-degree murder of Kristin Smart on October 18, 2022, after a six-week trial. He faced a maximum sentence of life in prison without parole.
• Ruben Flores was acquitted of being an accessory after the fact on the same day as his son’s conviction. He faced a maximum sentence of three years in prison.
• Paul was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison without parole on March 10, 2023. He did not show any emotion or remorse during the sentencing hearing.