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Kristin Smart Case: Renewed Searches and Highway Billboards
8 May
Summary
- New billboards were posted along Highway 1 in April 2026.
- Sheriff's deputies served warrants at two residences.
- The case is nearing the 30-year anniversary of Smart's disappearance.
In April 2026, new billboards honoring Kristin Smart appeared along Highway 1 in San Luis Obispo. These appeared shortly before the 30-year anniversary of her May 25 disappearance. The billboards were funded by the Kristin Smart Foundation's operational fund.
Simultaneously, San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's deputies served search warrants at two residences connected to the murder investigation. These searches targeted the homes of Paul Flores' mother and her neighbor. The investigation remains active as authorities work towards resolution.
The case has garnered significant attention over the years. Students at Cal Poly, where Smart was a student, are aware of the ongoing developments. Furthermore, the Kristin Smart Scholarship Committee recently awarded eight scholarships, bringing the total awarded to nearly $110,000 since its inception.
