Convicted killer Paul Flores stabbed in prison by another inmate, officials say
It marks the second time in the past nine months that Flores has been attacked while in prison.
It marks the second time in the past nine months that Flores has been attacked while in prison.
The lawsuit lists three complaints against the school: negligence, negligent infliction of emotional distress, and wrongful death.
The family of murder victim Kristin Smart has filed a lawsuit against Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.
An attempted murder charge has been filed against the man suspected of slashing Paul Flores' neck at the Pleasant Valley State Prison in Coalinga earlier this year, according to the Fresno County District Attorney's Office.
Paul Flores, the man convicted of killing Stockton teen Kristin Smart in 1996, is listed in fair condition, CDCR says.
Paul Flores, the man convicted of killing Stockton teen Kristen Smart in 1996, is listed in fair condition, CDCR says. Last month, Flores was attacked in prison and taken to the hospital in serious condition. After being treated, he was taken back to Pleasant Valley State Prison, where he's serving a 25 years-to-life sentence for killing fellow Cal Poly student Kristin Smart in 1996. Her body has never been found.
Paul Flores, the man convicted of killing Stockton teen Kristen Smart in 1996, is listed in fair condition, CDCR says. Last month, Flores, was attacked while in prison and taken to the hospital in serious condition. After spending a couple of days there, he was taken back to Pleasant Valley State Prison, where he's serving a 25 years-to-life sentence.
Paul Flores, the man convicted of killing Stockton teen Kristin Smart in 1996 while they were both students at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, was hospitalized after an attack in prison, his attorney confirmed Wednesday.
There is a new effort to locate the body of Kristin Smart, the Stockton native and Cal Poly student who went missing in 1996. Now, a group of engineers is seeking to locate the remains using science.
For the first time, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo has publicly apologized to the family of Kristin Smart for how it first handled the investigation into her disappearance.
The jurors broke their silence with the San Luis Obispo Tribune on Thursday.
Paul Flores, the former Cal Poly classmate of Stockton native Kristin Smart, was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for her death. After nearly two hours of victim impact statements from Smart's family, Monterey County Superior Court Judge Jennifer O'Keefe told Flores he deserves to spend "every day he has left" behind bars. Due to California law, Flores would be eligible for parole in 15 years.
After a long and winding road, the Kristin Smart murder trial is finally coming to a close.
After a long and winding road, the Kristin Smart murder trial is finally coming to a close. Paul Flores is facing 25 years to life in prison or life without parole. His sentencing will come Friday.
The attorney for Paul Flores has filed for a new trial in the 1996 disappearance and murder of Stockton native Kristin Smart.
The convicted killer's sentencing will be set until next March -- giving his attorney enough time to review court records and prepare to file a motion for a new trial. He was found guilty in the 1996 death of Kristin Smart.
The guilty verdict in the Kristin Smart murder case is finally giving the Smart family a sense of justice, although the painful wait to locate her body continues.
The guilty verdict in the Kristin Smart murder case is finally giving the Smart family a sense of justice, although the painful wait to locate her body continues. No one knows that pain better than the family of Christie Wilson, whose body was not discovered for 15 years after she was murdered in Placer County.
See the major events in the timeline spanning from when Smart was reported missing to the guilty verdict handed to Paul Flores and a not-guilty verdict for his father, Ruben Flores.
The family of Kristin Smart, who disappeared 26 years ago and has never been found, finally found justice after her convicted killer, Paul Flores, was convicted of murder. Paul will be sentenced in December.
During Tuesday's press conference about the Flores murder verdict, Kristin Smart's father thanked podcaster Chris Lambert for helping solve the case. Lambert grew up near where Kristin vanished and started looking into what happened the night of May 24, 1996.
Ruben Flores was asked how he felt knowing his son was found guilty. He said: "It's hard for me to describe it. All that stuff they say is evidence -- you look through it, and there is no evidence against anybody -- me or Paul," "Too much made-up stuff. That's all I can say."
The Paul Flores jury made their announcement first in court on Tuesday. Smart's former Cal Poly classmate was found guilty of first-degree murder. The deputy DA, who prosecuted the case, spoke about the trial.
"Today, Justice Delayed is not justice denied," said Sheriff Ian Parkinson.
Kristin Smart's father thanked many people, including podcaster Chris Lambert, who has "poured his heart and soul" into the Kristin Smart story. He’s credited with reigniting interest in this case and bringing witnesses forward after years of silence. The Paul Flores jury made their announcement first in court on Tuesday. Kristin Smart's former Cal Poly classmate was found guilty of first-degree murder in the commission or attempted commission of rape in her death. Kristin disappeared 26 years ago.
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