FBI reportedly tells mom of woman missing since 1996 to "be ready ...
The mother of a Stockton woman who disappeared more than two decades ago says an update in the case could be right around the corner.
www.cbsnews.comI don’t have real-time access to the latest news in this moment, but I can share the most recent widely reported context on Kristin Denise Smart up to now.
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Kristin Smart is the California Polytechnic State University student who disappeared in 1996 near San Luis Obispo. The case remained unsolved for many years, with Paul Flores later facing criminal proceedings related to Smart’s disappearance and death. In 2022, Paul Flores was convicted in connection with Smart’s murder in a trial that brought renewed national attention to the case. Denise Smart, Kristin’s mother, has repeatedly spoken publicly about the impact of her daughter’s disappearance and the ongoing pursuit of truth for her family.[2][5][7]
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Developments in this case have included long-running civil and criminal actions, investigations by multiple agencies, and periodic media coverage highlighting new court proceedings, witness testimonies, and appeals. Public reporting has emphasized that the case has involved significant courtroom activity and evolving legal strategies over the years.[5][7][2]
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