Paul Flores Files Second Appeal for Murder Conviction in Kristin Smart Case | News Channel 3-12

Kristin Smart murder: Paul Flores wants conviction overturned

Paul Flores asks for Kristin Smart murder conviction to be overturned in new filing

New filings in Paul Flores’ appeal of his Kristin Smart murder conviction argue juror issues and evidence disputes. No court date has been set yet.

Paul Flores files appeal in Kristin Smart murder conviction

Another appeal has been filed by the man convicted of murdering Kristin Smart.

Tensions run high inside and outside of the courtroom during closing arguments for Flores trial

Emotions ran high during a brief recess near the end of closing arguments in the trial of Stockton Unified Trustee AngelAnn Flores, prompting an increased law enforcement presence.

Paul Flores Files Second Appeal of Conviction In 1996 Murder of Kristin Smart

An emotional juror who had a tearful outburst, a non-expert witness suggesting roofies were involved, and two unrelated accusations of rape are among the errors Paul Flores and his attorney say occurred during his 2022 trial for the murder of Kristin Smart.Paul Flores continues to fight his conviction for first degree murder in the killing of Kristin Smart, which likely occurred in the freshman dorms at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo over Memorial …

Paul Flores Files Second Appeal for Murder Conviction in Kristin Smart Case | News Channel 3-12

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. – Paul Flores, the man convicted of killing Cal Poly freshmen Kristin Smart back in 1996, has once again filed a appeal to reverse his conviction. The now 48-year-old was found guilty of the first-degree murder of Kristen Smart in October 2022. A Monterey County jury sentenced him to 25 years to life in prison, saying he "with malice aforethought murder[ed] Kristin Smart" while "engaged in the commission of, or attempting…