# New search warrant in Kristin Smart case 30 years after she vanished

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Podcast: [Murder Files Unsealed](https://stenobird.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed-6698983)
Published: 2026-05-08T18:11:07+00:00
Episode link: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-search-warrant-in-kristin-smart-case-30-years-after-she-vanished--71927729
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## Resource

Thirty years after the disappearance of Kristin Smart, law enforcement officials have executed a new search warrant at a property owned by the mother of her convicted killer, Paul Flores. This 2026 investigation utilizes advanced forensic technology and soil sampling in a persistent effort to recover the college student’s remains, which have never been found despite Flores’s 2022 murder conviction. The sources detail the long history of the case, from the initial 1996 disappearance at Cal Poly to the pivotal role of a true-crime podcast in reviving the stalled inquiry. While the legal system has already secured a life sentence for the perpetrator, the sheriff’s office remains dedicated to providing the Smart family with the closure of a proper burial. This recent development underscores the challenges of "no-body" prosecutions and the enduring commitment of investigators to solve California’s most haunting cold cases. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support .

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