This article was originally published on Excellenttown.com
Kristen Smart, a 19-year-old college student, disappeared on May 25, 1996, after attending a party near California Polytechnic State University. Kristen was last seen walking back to her dorm with fellow student Paul Flores, but Kristen never made it home. Despite extensive searches and investigations, her body was never found. But in 2021, nearly 25 years later, a new crucial piece of evidence was found, leading to reopening the case…
Just Your Average College Student
Attending college offers an unforgettable mix of excitement, future-building, and camaraderie. Among these hopefuls was Kristin Smart at California Polytechnic State University, eagerly absorbing her new life. On May 24, 1996, she vanished after planning to celebrate Memorial Day weekend.
Her disappearance remains a mystery for over two decades. 25 years later, a breakthrough came thanks to a podcaster’s efforts, leading to an arrest that could finally shed light on what happened to Kristin Smart during that fateful night.