51: Clint Cole Investigates Paul Flores In The Search For Missing Cal Poly Freshman Kristin Smart

About this episode

Clint Cole provides an in-depth look at the investigation into the disappearance and murder of Kristin Smart.

Kristin Denise Smart was a 19-year-old freshman at California Polytechnic State University. After attending a party at a nearby residence, Kristin disappeared in the early morning hours of May 25th, 1996. Paul Flores, who lived in a nearby dorm, was the last person seen with Kristin. He assured fellow students that he would get Kristin back to her dorm safely. Almost 30 years later, Kristin's whereabouts are unknown. Over 20 years later, both Paul Flores and his father Ruben were imprisoned for the crime. Ruben was released soon after, but Paul received a 25 years to life sentence for the murder of Kristin Smart. San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Detective, Clint Cole took the case on in 2017. Clint gives us an inside, detailed look at the case. https://youtu.be/-ahL1kbjmso

People in this episode

Guest: Clint Cole

Topics covered

• true crime
• missing persons
• investigation
• California
• murder case
• criminal justice

Keywords

• Kristin Smart
• Paul Flores
• Clint Cole
• California Polytechnic State University
• true crime
• missing persons
• murder case

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: California Polytechnic State University

Places: San Luis Obispo County