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Photos from inside the Salinas courtroom where the Kristin Smart murder trial is taking place.

Paul Flores motion hearings.JPG Paul Flores during motion hearings March 10, 2023 ahead of his scheduled sentencing.Photo by: Laura Dickinson/The San Luis Obispo Tribune Flores Sentencing Paul Flores was sentenced to 25 years to life for the 1996 murder of Kristin Smart at Monterey County Superior Court in Salinas on March 10, 2023.Photo by: Laura Dickinson/The Tribune Flores Sentencing Paul Flores was sentenced to 25 years to life for the 1996 murder of Kristin Smart at Monterey County Superior Court in Salinas on March 10, 2023.Photo by: Laura Dickinson/The Tribune Flores Sentencing Judge Jennifer O'Keefe hands down a sentence of 25 years to life to Paul Flores on March 10, 2023 for the 1996 murder of Kristin Smart.Photo by: Laura Dickinson/The Tribune Flores Sentencing Denise Smart was the last person to give a victim impact statement during sentencing March 10, 2023 for her daughter's killerPhoto by: Laura Dickinson/The Tribune Flores Sentencing Lindsey Smart Stewart, Kristin Smart's sister, became emotion while speaking during the sentencing hearing for Paul Flores March 10, 2023.Photo by: Laura Dickinson/The Tribune Flores Sentencing Matt Smart speaks during sentencing for his sister's killerPhoto by: Laura Dickinson/The Tribune Flores Sentencing Kristin Smart's father, Stan Smart, during sentencing for his daughter's killerPhoto by: Laura Dickinson/The Tribune Paul 12-2 3.jpg Paul Flores appeared via Zoom from the SLO Co. Jail for a motion hearing Dec. 2, 2022Photo by: (Chloe Jones/SLO Tribune) Flores status hearing 2-9.JPG Paul Flores appeared remotely for a status hearing in his case Feb. 9. He's set to be sentenced March 10.Photo by: Chloe Jones/The Tribune San Luis Obispo Judge O'Keefe 2-9.JPG Judge Jennifer O'Keefe during a status hearing Feb. 9 in the Kristin Smart murder case.Photo by: Chloe Jones/The Tribune San Luis Obispo Sanger 2 12-2.jpg Defense attorney Robert Sanger appears for a motion hearing via Zoom in the case involving Paul Flores on Dec. 2, 2022Photo by: (Chloe Jones/SLO Tribune) Peuvrelle 12-2.jpg Prosecutor Chris Peuvrelle attends a motion hearing via Zoom in the case against Paul Flores on Dec. 2, 2022Photo by: (Chloe Jones/SLO Tribune) Stan Smart 12-2.jpg Stan Smart, Kristin Smart's father, also attended the Dec. 2, 2022 motion hearing virtually.Photo by: (Chloe Jones/SLO Tribune) Judge 12-2 2.jpg Monterey Co. Superior Court Judge Jennifer O'Keefe during a Dec. 2 motion hearingPhoto by: (Chloe Jones/SLO Tribune) Smart family presser 10-18.JPG Kristin Smart's father, Stan Smart, speaks at a press conference following the verdicts being read in the case against Paul and Ruben Flores.Photo by: KSBY Dan Dow presser.JPG SLO Co. DA Dan Dow speaks during a press conference Oct. 18, 2022 following verdicts announced in the case against Paul and Ruben Flores.Photo by: KSBY Paul Flores Guilty Paul Flores in court the day the guilty verdict was handed down in his case.Photo by: Laura Dickinson/The San Luis Obispo Tribune Paul Flores Guilty Defense attorney Paul Sanger next to Paul Flores after Paul's not guilty guilty of murdering Cal Poly student Kristin Smart. The jury’s verdict was read in Monterey County Superior Court on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022, following a trial.Photo by: Laura Dickinson/The San Luis Obispo Tribune Ruben Flore Not Guilty A jury acquitted Ruben Flores of helping his son, Paul Flores, cover up the murder of Cal Poly student Kristin Smart. The juryÕs verdict was read in Monterey County Superior Court on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022, following a trial(Laura Dickinson/The Tribune San Luis Obispo).Photo by: Laura Dickinson/The San Luis Obispo Tribune Ruben Flore Not Guilty A bailiff hands a verdict envelope to the judge before it is read as part of the Kristin Smart murder trial.Photo by: Laura Dickinson/The San Luis Obispo Tribune Ruben Flore Not Guilty A jury acquitted Ruben Flores of helping his son, Paul Flores, cover up the murder of Cal Poly student Kristin Smart. The jury's verdict was read in Monterey County Superior Court on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022.Photo by: Laura Dickinson/ldickinson@thetribunenews.com Ruben Flore Not Guilty Attorney Harold Mesick reacts after the jury acquitted Ruben Flores of helping his son, Paul Flores, cover up the murder of Cal Poly student Kristin Smart.Photo by: Laura Dickinson/The San Luis Obispo Tribune Ruben Flores Jury Verdict Monterey County Superior Court Judge Jennifer J. O'Keefe hands the verdict envelope to the courtroom clerk for safe keeping until the jury in the Paul Flores case reaches a verdict.Photo by: Laura Dickinson Ruben Flores Jury Verdict The jury for Ruben Flores’ criminal trial has reached a verdict on Oct. 17, 2022 in the Monterey County Superior Court in the Kristin Smart murder case. The verdict will remain sealed until the Paul Flores verdict is determinedPhoto by: Laura Dickinson/The San Luis Obispo Tribune Ruben Flores Jury Verdict The jury for Ruben Flores’ criminal trial has reached a verdict on Oct. 17, 2022 in the Monterey County Superior Court in the Kristin Smart murder case. The verdict will remain sealed until the Paul Flores verdict is determinedPhoto by: Laura Dickinson/The San Luis Obispo Tribune Ruben Flores Jury Verdict The jury for Ruben Flores’ criminal trial has reached a verdict on Oct. 17, 2022 in the Monterey County Superior Court in the Kristin Smart murder case. The verdict will remain sealed until the Paul Flores verdict is determinedPhoto by: Laura Dickinson/The San Luis Obispo Tribune Ruben Flores Jury Verdict Ruben Flores and his attorney Harold Mesick confer before court is in session. The jury for Ruben FloresÕ criminal trial has reached a verdict on Oct. 17, 2022 in the Monterey County Superior Court in the Kristin Smart murder case. The verdict will remain sealed until the Paul Flores verdict is determined.Photo by: Laura Dickinson Juror Dismissed Monterey County Superior Court Judge Jennifer J. O’Keefe informs a juror in the Ruben Flores criminal trial that they were excused in Monterey County Superior Court in Salinas, California, Oct. 13, 2022. San Luis Obispo County prosecuting attorney Chris Peurvrelle, left, San Luis Obispo County D.A.’s Investigator J.T. Kamp and Ruben Flores' attorney Harold Mesick sit before the judge.Photo by: Laura Dickinson/ldickinson@thetribunenews.com Juror Dismissed Monterey County Superior Court Judge Jennifer J. O’Keefe informs a juror in the Ruben Flores criminal trial that they were excused in Monterey County Superior Court in Salinas, California, Oct. 13, 2022.Photo by: Laura Dickinson/ldickinson@thetribunenews.com Ruben_Peurvelle Closing SLO County Deputy District Attorney Chris Peuvrelle presents closing arguments in Ruben Flores' case.Photo by: Laura Dickinson/The Tribune Ruben_Peurvelle Closing SLO County Deputy District Attorney Chris Peuvrelle presents closing arguments in the case against Ruben Flores.Photo by: Laura Dickinson/The Tribune Ruben_Mesick Closing Ruben Flores listens as his defense attorney presents closing arguments in his case.Photo by: Laura Dickinson/The Tribune Ruben_Peurvelle Closing A photo of Kristin Smart shown in court Oct. 5, 2022Photo by: Laura Dickinson/The Tribune Smart Oct 4 Peurvelle Rebuttal SLO County Deputy District Attorney Chris Puervelle afternoon rebuttal to Robert Sanger, Paul Flores’ attorney closing arguments, Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022.Photo by: Laura Dickinson Sanger 2 10-4.JPG Paul Flores' attorney, Robert Sanger, presents closing arguments in the Kristin Smart murder trial.Photo by: Laura Dickinson/The Tribune Sanger Paul 10-4.JPG Paul Flores' defense attorney presents closing arguments in the Kristin Smart murder case Oct. 4, 2022.Photo by: Laura Dickinson/The Tribune Paul Flores 10-4.JPG Paul Flores in court during closing arguments in the Kristin Smart murder case.Photo by: Laura Dickinson/The Tribune Sanger Paul 2 10-4.JPG Paul Flores' defense attorney presents closing arguments Oct. 4, 2022Photo by: Laura Dickinson/The Tribune Ruben_Mesick Closing Harold Mesick, Ruben Flores’ defense attorney, gestures toward his client as he conducts his closing arguments.Photo by: Laura Dickinson/The Tribune Sanger Paul 10-3.JPG Paul Flores look on as his defense attorney, Robert Sanger, presents closing arguments in his case Oct. 3, 2022.Photo by: Laura Dickinson/The Tribune Sanger closing 10-3.JPG Defense attorney Robert Sanger presents closing arguments in the Kristin Smart murder trial.Photo by: Laura Dickinson/The Tribune Paul Flores Sanger 10-3.JPG Paul Flores sits to the right of his defense attorney during closing arguments in the Kristin Smart murder trial.Photo by: Laura Dickinson/The Tribune Peuvrelle 10-3.JPG DDA Chris Peuvrelle presents closing arguments in the months-long Kristin Smart murder trial.Photo by: Laura Dickinson/The Tribune pEUVRELLE CLOSING 2 10-3.JPG DDA Chris Peuvrelle presents closing arguments to the jury in the Kristin Smart case.Photo by: Laura Dickinson/The Tribune Smart family slide 10-3.JPG A slide shown in court by the prosecution during closing arguments in the Kristin Smart murder trial.Photo by: Laura Dickinson/The Tribune Flores Kristin slide 10-3.JPG A slide presented by the prosecution during closing arguments in the Kristin Smart murder trial.Photo by: Laura Dickinson/The Tribune Paul Flores 10-3.jpg Paul Flores sits in court Monday, Oct. 3, 2022 as jurors in his case are provided with jury instructions from the judge ahead of deliberations.Photo by: Laura Dickinson/The Tribune Jennifer Okeefe.JPG Monterey County Superior Court Judge Jennifer O'Keefe gives jurors their jury instructions before closing arguments begin Oct. 3, 2022 in the Kristin Smart murder trial.Photo by: Laura Dickinson/The Tribune DSCF7592.JPG Ruben Flores appears in a Monterey County courtroom on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022.Photo by: Chloe Jones, San Luis Obispo Tribune DSCF7377.JPG Monterey County Superior Court Judge Jennifer O'Keefe in court on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022.Photo by: Chloe Jones, San Luis Obispo Tribune DSCF7364.JPG Forensic DNA analyst Angela Butler was called by the prosecution as a rebuttal witness in the Kristin Smart murder trial on Sept. 29, 2022.Photo by: Chloe Jones, San Luis Obispo Tribune DSCF7450.JPG Forensic DNA analyst Angela Butler is cross-examined by defense attorney Robert Sanger in court on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022.Photo by: Chloe Jones, San Luis Obispo Tribune DSCF7337.JPG Paul Flores appears in a Monterey County courtroom for his murder trial on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022.Photo by: Chloe Jones, San Luis Obispo Tribune DSCF7544.JPG Defense attorney Robert Sanger appears in court on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022.Photo by: Chloe Jones, San Luis Obispo Tribune DSCF7584.JPG Defense attorney Harold Mesick appears in court on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022.Photo by: Chloe Jones, San Luis Obispo Tribune DSCF7381.JPG Prosecutor Christopher Peuvrelle appears in court on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022.Photo by: Chloe Jones, San Luis Obispo Tribune Ruben Mesick 9-27.JPG Ruben Flores with his attorney, Harold Mesick in court Sept. 27, 2022Photo by: Pool photo Paul Ruben 9-27.JPG Paul and Ruben Flores in court Sept. 27, 2022Photo by: Pool photo Stewart 9-27.JPG Henry Stewart testifies about working as a detective on the Kristin Smart casePhoto by: Pool photo Clint Cole 9-27.JPG Detective Clint Cole is called to the stand by the defense in the Kristin Smart murder trial Sept. 27, 2022.Photo by: Pool photo Peuvrelle Sanger 9-26.JPG Prosecutor Chris Puevrelle sits next to defense attorney Robert Sanger in court Sept. 26. Testimony for the day was postponed due to a juror issue.Photo by: Pool photo 52DAB9FB-0294-4DE7-A756-99310A2F74EE.JPG Paul and Ruben Flores in court Sept. 26, 2022Photo by: Pool photo Stewart Peuvrelle 9-27.JPG Henry Stewart is cross examined by Deputy DA Christopher Peuvrelle Sept. 27, 2022Photo by: Pool photo 7EA267E7-D7BC-4F85-9CC8-2C00EA7B66B8.JPG Paul and Ruben Flores in court Sept. 26, 2022Photo by: Pool photo oKEEFE 2 9-26.JPG Monterey County Superior Court Judge Jennifer O'Keefe on Sept. 26, 2022Photo by: Pool photo Defense 9-26.JPG The Paul and Ruben Flores murder trial Sept. 26, 2022Photo by: Pool photo Paul Ruben 9-22.jpg Paul and Ruben Flores in court Sept. 22, 2022Photo by: Nik Blaskovich Paul Flores 9-22.jpg Paul Flores in court Sept. 22, 2022Photo by: Nik Blaskovich Elizabeth Johnson 9-22.jpg Elizabeth Johnson testifies in court Sept. 22, 2022Photo by: Nik Blaskovich Court doc 9-22.jpg A document shown in court Sept. 22, 2022Photo by: Nik Blaskovich Mattress cover data 9-22.jpg Testing results from a mattress cover shown in court Sept. 22, 2022Photo by: Nik Blaskovich Courtroom 9-21.jpg Court in session Sept. 21, 2022Photo by: Nik Blaskovich Ruben's home 9-21.jpg A photo of Ruben Flores' Arroyo Grande home shown during court Sept. 21, 2022Photo by: Nik Blaskovich Judge Okeefe.jpg Monterey Co. Sup. Court Judge Jennifer Keefe Sept. 22, 2022Photo by: Nik Blaskovich Elizabeth Johnson 9-21.jpg Forensic scientist Elizabeth Johnson testifies Sept. 21, 2022Photo by: Nik Blaskovich Paul Sanger 9-21.jpg Paul Flores and his attorney, Robert Sanger in court Sept. 21, 2022Photo by: Nik Blaskovich Faye Springer Sanger 9-8.JPG Defense attorney Robert Sanger cross-examines a private contractor Sept. 8, 2022Photo by: Chloe Jones/The Tribune San Luis Obispo Sanger Carter 9-21.jpg Dr. David Carter looks at the screen in court during the Kristin Smart murder trial Sept. 21, 2022Photo by: Nik Blaskovich 220921-FloresTrial-29.jpg Photo evidence of a dig at Ruben Flores' home in 2021 presented during the Kristin Smart murder trialPhoto by: Nik Blaskovich Soil sample 9-21.jpg Soil sample evidence presented in court Sept. 21, 2022Photo by: Nik Blaskovich Soil 9-21.jpg Evidence shown during the Kristin Smart murder trial Sept. 21, 2022Photo by: Nik Blaskovich Dr David Carter.jpg Dr. David Carter is the first witness called by the defense in the Kristin Smart murder trialPhoto by: Nik Blaskovich Ruben Mesick 9-21.jpg Ruben Flores and his attorney, Harold Mesick, in court Sept. 21, 2022Photo by: Nik Blaskovich Butler defense 9-20.jpeg Angela Butler testifies Sept. 20 in from of the defendants and their attorneysPhoto by: KSBY Chart 9-20.jpeg A chart shown in court during the Kristin Smart murder trial Sept. 20, 2022Photo by: KSBY Robert Sanger 9-20.jpeg Robert Sanger during his cross-examination of Angela Butler Sept. 20, 2022Photo by: KSBY A Butler 9-20.jpeg Angela Butler on the stand Sept. 20 detailing testing of soil samplesPhoto by: KSBY Chart 2 9-20.jpeg A chart shown in court Sept. 20 as part of the Kristin Smart murder trialPhoto by: KSBY Smart_Flores Sept 19_Laura Dickinson SLO Tribune Testimony from a DNA Expert marked the Sept. 19, 2022 day of the Kristin Smart murder trial at the Monterey County Superior court, Salinas, CA. (Laura Dickinson/SLO Tribune)Photo by: Laura Dickinson/ldickinson@thetribunenews.com Smart_Flores Sept 19_Laura Dickinson SLO Tribune Testimony from a DNA Expert marked the Sept. 19, 2022 day of the Kristin Smart murder trial at the Monterey County Superior court, Salinas, CA. (Laura Dickinson/SLO Tribune)Photo by: Laura Dickinson/ldickinson@thetribunenews.com Smart_Flores Sept 19_Laura Dickinson SLO Tribune Testimony from a DNA Expert marked the Sept. 19, 2022 day of the Kristin Smart murder trial at the Monterey County Superior court, Salinas, CA. (Laura Dickinson/SLO Tribune)Photo by: Laura Dickinson/ldickinson@thetribunenews.com Smart_Flores Sept 19_Laura Dickinson SLO Tribune Testimony from a DNA Expert marked the Sept. 19, 2022 day of the Kristin Smart murder trial at the Monterey County Superior court, Salinas, CA. (Laura Dickinson/SLO Tribune)Photo by: Laura Dickinson/ldickinson@thetribunenews.com Smart_Flores Sept 19_Laura Dickinson SLO Tribune Testimony from a DNA Expert marked the Sept. 19, 2022 day of the Kristin Smart murder trial at the Monterey County Superior court, Salinas, CA. (Laura Dickinson/SLO Tribune)Photo by: Laura Dickinson/ldickinson@thetribunenews.com Smart_Flores Sept 19_Laura Dickinson SLO Tribune Testimony from a DNA Expert marked the Sept. 19, 2022 day of the Kristin Smart murder trial at the Monterey County Superior court, Salinas, CA. (Laura Dickinson/SLO Tribune)Photo by: Laura Dickinson/ldickinson@thetribunenews.com Smart_Flores Murder_Goodwin Justin GoodwinPhoto by: Laura Dickinson/The Tribune Trial_Smart_Flores Murder Jennifer Hudson continued her testimony from Thursday. The Kiristin Smart murder trial Paul Flores and his father Ruben Flores was held at the Monterey Superior Court, Salinas, California, Monday, Sept. 12, 2022.Photo by: Laura Dickinson/ldickinson@thetribunenews.com Trial_Smart_Flores Murder Jennifer Hudson continued her testimony from Thursday. The Kiristin Smart murder trial Paul Flores and his father Ruben Flores was held at the Monterey Superior Court, Salinas, California, Monday, Sept. 12, 2022.Photo by: Laura Dickinson/ldickinson@thetribunenews.com Trial_Smart_Flores Murder Jennifer GoodwinPhoto by: Laura Dickinson/The Tribune Trial_Smart_Flores Murder Jennifer Hudson continued her testimony from Thursday. The Kiristin Smart murder trial Paul Flores and his father Ruben Flores was held at the Monterey Superior Court, Salinas, California, Monday, Sept. 12, 2022.Photo by: Laura Dickinson/ldickinson@thetribunenews.com Trial_Smart_Flores Murder Jennifer Hudson continued her testimony from Thursday. The Kiristin Smart murder trial Paul Flores and his father Ruben Flores was held at the Monterey Superior Court, Salinas, California, Monday, Sept. 12, 2022.Photo by: Laura Dickinson/ldickinson@thetribunenews.com Trial_Smart_Flores Murder Jennifer Hudson continued her testimony from Thursday. The Kiristin Smart murder trial Paul Flores and his father Ruben Flores was held at the Monterey Superior Court, Salinas, California, Monday, Sept. 12, 2022.Photo by: Laura Dickinson/ldickinson@thetribunenews.com Trial_Smart_Flores Murder Jennifer Hudson continued her testimony from Thursday. The Kiristin Smart murder trial Paul Flores and his father Ruben Flores was held at the Monterey Superior Court, Salinas, California, Monday, Sept. 12, 2022.Photo by: Laura Dickinson/ldickinson@thetribunenews.com Ruben Flores 9-8.JPG Ruben Flores in court Sept. 8, 2022Photo by: Chloe Jones/The Tribune San Luis Obispo Paul Ruben 9-8 2.JPG Paul Ruben Flores appears to say something to his father, Ruben, in court Sept. 8, 2022Photo by: Chloe Jones/The Tribune San Luis Obispo Goodwin 2 9-8.JPG Jennifer Hudson testifies Sept. 8, 2022 about a conversation she had with Paul Flores in 1996Photo by: Chloe Jones/The Tribune San Luis Obispo Sanger 9-8.JPG Defense attorney Robert Sanger cross-examines witnesses Sept. 8, 2022 during the Kristin Smart murder trial.Photo by: Chloe Jones/The Tribune San Luis Obispo Paul Ruben 9-8.JPG Paul and Ruben Flores in court Sept. 8, 2022Photo by: Chloe Jones/The Tribune San Luis Obispo 3 lift 9-8.JPG Analysis done of soil samples taken from Ruben Flores' home in 2021Photo by: Chloe Jones/The Tribune San Luis Obispo Faye Springer 9-8.JPG Faye Springer testifies about what was found in soil samples collected from a dig at Ruben Flores' home in 2021Photo by: Chloe Jones/The Tribune San Luis Obispo oKEEFE 9-8.JPG Monterey County Judge O'Keefe in court Sept. 8, 2022Photo by: Chloe Jones, The Tribune San Luis Obispo Paul Flores 9-7.JPG Paul Flores in court Sept. 8, 2022Photo by: Greg Fisher/CBS News Blue light 9-7.JPG A chemical that illuminates in the presence of blood was used on a trailer found at Ruben Flores' home in 2021, a witness testified Sept. 7, 2022, but also added that it's not conclusive by itself.Photo by: Greg Fisher/CBS News Flroes home searched 9-7.JPG An area searched at Ruben Flores' home in 2021Photo by: Greg Fisher/CBS News Soil sample 9-7.JPG A soil sample collected from Ruben Flores' property in 2021, according to testimony on Sept. 7, 2022Photo by: Greg Fisher/CBS News Soil staining 9-7.JPG A witness testifies about soil staining found on Ruben Flores' property during a dig in 2021Photo by: Greg Fisher/CBS News Flores dig 9-7.JPG A dig conducted at Ruben Flores home in 2021Photo by: Greg Fisher/CBS News 48 hours Soil 9-7.JPG An evidence photo from Ruben Flores' home shown in court Sept. 7, 2022Photo by: Greg Fisher/CBS News 48 Hours Deck markers 9-7.JPG Markers placed under the deck of Ruben Flores' home during a search in 2021Photo by: Greg Fisher/CBS News 48 Hours Sanger Paul 9-7.JPG Paul Flores sits alongside his attorney, Robert Sanger, in court Sept. 7, 2022Photo by: Greg Fisher/CBS News 48 Hours Paul Ruben 9-7.JPG Paul and Ruben Flores in court during testimony Sept. 7, 2022Photo by: Greg Fisher/CBS News 48 Hours Peuvrelle 9-7.JPG Deputy DA Christopher Peuvrelle questions Shelby Liddell in court Sept. 7, 2022Photo by: Greg Fisher/CBS News 48 Hours Ruben Flore Not Guilty A bailiff hands a verdict envelope to the judge before it is read as part of the Kristin Smart murder trial.Photo by: Laura Dickinson/The San Luis Obispo Tribune Shelby Liddell 9-7.JPG Shelby Liddell testifies Sept. 7, 2022 about a search at Ruben Flores' home in 2021.Photo by: Greg Fisher/CBS News 48 Hours Flores ID 9-2.jpg Paul Flores' ID was shown in court Sept. 2, 2022Photo by: Chloe Jones/The Tribune San Luis Obispo Map of bar to Paul's home 9-2.jpg A map shown in court Sept. 2 showing the distance from the Crimsin bar in San Pedro to Paul Flores' home.Photo by: Chloe Jones/The Tribune San Luis Obispo Paul Ruben judge 9-2.jpg Paul and Ruben Flores in court Sept. 2, 2022Photo by: Chloe Jones/The Tribune San Luis Obispo Paul 9-2.jpg Paul Flores in court Sept. 2, 2022Photo by: Chloe Jones/The Tribune San Luis Obispo Peuvrelle Sanger 9-2.jpg Defense attorney Robert Sanger to the left of prosecutor Christopher Peuvrelle in court Sept. 2, 2022Photo by: Chloe Jones/The Tribune San Luis Obispo Sanger 9-2.jpg Paul Flores' attorney, Robert Sanger, in court Sept. 2, 2022Photo by: Chloe Jones/ The Tribune San Luis Obispo JT Camp 9-2.jpg Sheriff investigator James Camp takes the stand Sept. 2, 2022 in the Kristin Smart murder trial.Photo by: Chloe Jones/The Tribune San Luis Obispo Soil stain markings 9-1.JPG A photo shown in court Thursday circled areas of darker sports in soil under Ruben Flores' deck, which an archaeologist testified is consistent with human decompisition.Photo by: Ann Preisman/NBC News Dateline GPR soil staining 9-1.JPG Dark lines in soil under Ruben Flores' deck, which an archaeologist testified Thursday is indicitive of human decomposition.Photo by: Ann Preisman/NBC News Dateline Dig 9-1.JPG A photo shown in court Sept. 1 of excavation done on Ruben Flores' property in March 2021Photo by: Ann Preisman/NBC News Dateline Peuvrelle 9-1.JPG Deputy DA Chris Peuvrelle speaking in court Sept. 1 as defense attorney Robert Sanger looks onPhoto by: Ann Preisman/NBC News Dateline Mesick 9-1.JPG Ruben Flores' attorney Harold Mesick in court Sept. 1, 2022Photo by: Ann Preisman/NBC News Dateline Back of Paul Ruben 9-1.JPG Paul and Ruben Flores sit side-by-side in court Sept. 1, 2022Photo by: Ann Preisman/NBC News Dateline Clandestine grave 9-1.JPG A graphic shown in court Sept. 1 during archaeologist Cindy Arrington's testimonyPhoto by: Ann Preisman/NBC News Dateline Morning testimony 9-1.JPG Archaeologist Cindy Arrington testifies about taking part in an excavation at Ruben Flores' home in March 2021.Photo by: Ann Preisman/NBC News Dateline Paul Ruben 2 9-1.JPG Paul and Ruben Flores in court Sept. 1, 2022Photo by: Ann Preisman/NBC News Dateline Ground 8-31.jpeg A photo shown in court Aug. 31, 2022 surrounding discussion of a search on Ruben Flores' property in 2021Photo by: Ann Preisman/NBC News Dateline Deck 8-31.jpeg A photo of Ruben Flores' deck shown in court Aug. 31, 2022Photo by: Ann Preisman/NBC News Dateline Philip Hanes 8-31.jpeg Archaeologist Philip Hanes testifies Aug. 31, 2022 about a search conducted at Ruben Flores' home in 2021Photo by: Ann Preisman/NBC News Dateline Paul Ruben again 8-31.JPG Paul and Ruben Flores in court Aug. 31, 2022Photo by: Ann Preisman/NBC News Dateline Sanger 8-31.jpeg Defense Attorney Robert Sanger in court Aug. 31, 2022Photo by: Ann Preisman/NBC News Dateline Peuvrelle Ruben Paul 8-31.JPG Deputy D.A. Christopher Peuvrelle in court Aug. 31, 2022Photo by: Ann Preisman/NBC News Dateline Karen Atkinson 4 8-31.JPG Karen Atkinson testified about a search she and her dog did at Ruben Flores' home in March 2021Photo by: Ann Preisman/NBC News Dateline Amiga 8-31.JPG Karen Atkinson's dog, Amiga, took part in a search on Ruben Flores' Arroyo Grande property in March 2021Photo by: Ann Preisman/NBC News Dateline GPR search 2 8-31.JPG A search with ground penetrating radar was done at Ruben Flores' home in March 2022 and the photo shown in court Aug. 31, 2022Photo by: Ann Preisman/NBC News Dateline Ruben's home search 8-30.JPG A search of Ruben Flores' property was done in March 2021Photo by: KSBY Annie 8-30.JPG K9 Annie was involved in a search of Ruben Flores' property in 2021Photo by: KSBY Kristine Black 8-30.JPG Dog handler Kristin Black testifies Aug. 30 about a search she and her K9, Annie, did of Ruben's property in 2021.Photo by: KSBY Ruben's deck 8-30.JPG Ruben Flores' deck was searched by K9 Annie in March 2021Photo by: KSBY Paul Ruben 8-30.JPG Photo by: KSBY Gregory Smith 8-30 2.JPG Gregory Smith with the SLO Co. Sheriff's Office testifies in court Aug. 30, 2022Photo by: KSBY Gregory Smith 8-30.JPG Gregory Smith with the SLO Co. Sheriff's Office testified Aug. 30, 2022 during the Kristin Smart murder trialPhoto by: KSBY Flores room 8-30.JPG A photo from Paul Flores' San Pedro home shown in court Aug. 30, 2022Photo by: KSBY Paul Flores room 8-30.JPG A photo from Paul Flores' San Pedro home shown in court Aug. 30, 2022Photo by: KSBY Sanger Paul 8-30.JPG Paul Flores and his attorney, Robert Sanger in court Aug. 30, 2022Photo by: KSBY postcards 8-29.JPG Postcards found at Ruben Flores' home a DA investigator testified about Aug. 29, saying they relate to the Kristin Smart murder casePhoto by: Pool photo Drawer contents 4 8-29.JPG Items found in a drawer at Ruben Flores' home, according to a DA investigator who testified Aug. 29, 2022Photo by: Pool photo Drawer contents 3 8-29.JPG Items found in a drawer at Ruben Flores' home, according to a DA investigator who testified Aug. 29, 2022Photo by: Pool photo drawer contents 2 8-29.JPG Items found in a drawer at Ruben Flores' home, according to a DA investigator who testified Aug. 29, 2022Photo by: Pool photo Drawer contents 8-29.JPG Items found in a drawer at Ruben Flores' home, according to a DA investigator who testified Aug. 29, 2022Photo by: Pool photo Many in courtroom 8-29.JPG Paul and Ruben Flores in court Aug. 29 along with their attorneys, Deputy D.A. Christopher Peurelle and detective Clint Cole.Photo by: Pool photo Neighbor Jamilyn Holman 8-29.JPG A neighbor of Ruben Flores testified about activity she noticed at Ruben's home in 2020Photo by: Pool photo Terrell 1 8-29.JPG SLO Co. DA investigator Matt Terrell testifies about a search of Ruben Flores' home.Photo by: Pool photo Ruben 8-29.JPG Paul and Ruben Flores in court Aug. 29, 2022Photo by: Pool photo Paul Ruben pink twine 8-29.JPG A contractor on Ruben Flores' home testified about pink twine he used during construction of Ruben's home.Photo by: Pool photo RUben construction 8-29.JPG A photo shown in court Aug. 29 of Ruben Flores' home under constructionPhoto by: Pool photo Ruben's home pic 5 8-29.JPG A photo shown in court Aug. 29 of Ruben Flores' home under constructionPhoto by: Pool photo Ruben's home renderings 8-29.JPG Renderings of Ruben Flores' Arroyo Grande home shown in court Aug. 29Photo by: Pool photo Ruben's home 2 8-29.JPG The garage side of Ruben Flores' home shown in court Aug. 29, 2022Photo by: Pool photo Ruben deck maybe 8-29.JPG A portion of Ruben Flores' home shown in court Aug. 29, 2022Photo by: Pool photo Ruben's home being built 8-29.JPG A photo of Ruben Flores' home at the time is was being builtPhoto by: Pool photo Ruben's home grading plan 8-29.JPG The grading plan of Ruben Flores' homePhoto by: Pool photo Ruben dig 8-29.JPG People with shovels under the deck of Ruben Flores' homePhoto by: Pool photo Ed Chadwick 1 8-29.JPG Contractor Ed Chadwick on the stand Aug. 29, 2022Photo by: Pool photo Chadwick Mesick 8-29.JPG Ruben Flores' attorney cross-examines the contractor for his client's home on Aug. 29, 2022Photo by: Pool photo David Stone former roommate 8-29.JPG Former rommate of Ruben Flores, David Stone, testifies Aug. 29, 2022Photo by: Pool photo David Stone former roommate 2 8-29.JPG Former roommate of Ruben Flores, David Stone, testified Aug. 29, 2022Photo by: Pool photo Sanger 3 8-29.JPG Attorney Robert Sanger in court Aug. 29, 2022Photo by: Pool photo Judge 8-29.JPG Monterey County Superior Court Judge Jennifer O'KeefePhoto by: Pool photo Paul and Angie 8-26.JPG A photo of Paul Flores and then girlfriend Angie was shown in court Aug. 26, 2022Photo by: Brittany Tom/NBC News Dateline HOUSE 8-26.JPG The back of Ruben Flores' home shown in court Aug. 26, 2022Photo by: Brittany Tom/NBC News Dateline Paul Ruben 8-26.JPG Paul and Ruben Flores in court the morning of Aug. 26, 2022Photo by: Brittany Tom/NBC News Dateline Angie 3 8-26.JPG Ex-girlfriend of Paul Flores' testifies Aug. 26, 2022Photo by: Brittany Tom/NBC News Dateline Angie 4 8-26.JPG Angie, an ex-girlfriend of Paul Flores', takes the stand for the second day Aug. 26, 2022Photo by: Brittany Tom/NBC News Dateline Paul side 8-26.JPG Paul Flores in court as a former girlfriend takes the stand Aug. 26, 2022Photo by: Brittany Tom/NBC News Dateline Paul Flores 8-25.JPG Paul Flores in court Aug. 25, 2022Photo by: Brittany Tom/NBC News Dateline Dog Torrey and Laroque 8-25.JPG Cadaver dog handler Gail Laroque and her dog, TorreyPhoto by: Brittany Tom/NBC News Dateline Torrey Dog search 8-25.JPG A photo of cadaver dog Torrey during a searchPhoto by: Brittany Tom/NBC News Dateline Dog Torrey 2 8-25.JPG Cadaver dog TorreyPhoto by: Brittany Tom/NBC News Dateline Laroque Sanger 8-25.JPG Paul Flores' attorney Robert Sanger and dog Handler Gail LaRoque in court Aug. 25, 2022Photo by: Brittany Tom/NBC News Dateline Laroque testifies 8-25.JPG Cadaver Dog Handler Gail Laroque testifies in court Aug. 25, 2002Photo by: Brittany Tom/NBC News Dateline Paul Ruben 2 8-25.JPG Paul and Ruben Flores together in court Aug. 25, 2022Photo by: Brittany Tom/NBC News Dateline Ruben Flores 8-25.JPG Ruben Flores in court Aug. 25, 2022Photo by: Brittany Tom/NBC News Dateline Ruben 8-24.jpg Defendant Ruben Flores appears in court on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022.Photo by: Chloe Jones, San Luis Obispo Tribune Mesick 8-24.jpg Defense attorney Harold Mesick appears in court on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022.Photo by: Chloe Jones, San Luis Obispo Tribune Paul 8-24.jpg Murder defendant Paul Flores looks up as evidence is displayed on a screen in court on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022.Photo by: Chloe Jones, San Luis Obispo Tribune Paul Flores photo 8-24.jpg A photo of Paul Flores shown in court Aug. 24, 2022Photo by: Chloe Jones/The Tribune San Luis Obispo Paul Flores ID 8-24.jpg A photo of Paul Flores' driver license was entered as evidence in court Aug. 24, 2022Photo by: Chloe Jones/The Tribune San Luis Obispo Paul Ruben 8-24.jpg Paul and Ruben Flores in court Aug. 24, 2022Photo by: Chloe Jones/The Tribune San Luis Obispo Peuvrelle 8-24.jpg Deputy DA Christopher Peuvrelle in court Aug. 24, 2022Photo by: Chloe Jones/The Tribune San Luis Obispo Sanger 8-24.jpg Defense attorney Robert Sanger cross-examines Rhonda Doe in court Aug. 24, 2022Photo by: Chloe Jones/The Tribune San Luis Obispo JT Camp 8-24.jpg DA Investigator JT Camp back on the stand Aug. 24, 2022Photo by: Chloe Jones/The Tribune San Luis Obispo Paul 2 8-16.JPG Paul Flores masked in court on Aug. 16, 2022Photo by: Brittany Tom/NBC News Dateline Ruben 8-16.JPG Ruben Flores in court Aug. 16, 2022Photo by: Brittany Tom/NBC News Dateline Wayne Behrens 3 8-16.JPG Dog handler Wayne Behrens testifies the afternoon of Aug. 16, 2022 about a 1996 search he did at the Cal Poly dorms with his dog, Sierra.Photo by: Brittany Tom/NBC News Dateline Wayne and Sierra 8-16.JPG Dog handler Wayne Behrens and his dog, Sierra. Behrens was called to the stand Aug. 16, 2022 to testify as part of the Kristin Smart murder trial.Photo by: Brittany Tom/NBC News Dateline Sierra.JPG Cadaver dog, Sierra, conducted a search of a Cal Poly dorm in 1996.Photo by: Brittany Tom/NBC News Dateline Adela Morris 3 8-16.JPG Dog handler Adela Morris on the stand for a second day Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022Photo by: Brittany Tom/NBC News Dateline Peuvrelle 8-16.JPG SLO Co. Deputy D.A. Christopher Peuvrelle in court Aug. 16, 2022Photo by: Brittany Tom/NBC News Dateline Mesick 8-16.JPG Ruben Flores' defense attorney Harold Mesick in courtPhoto by: Brittany Tom/NBC News Dateline Sanger 8-16.JPG Paul Flores' defense attorney Robert Sanger in court Aug. 16, 2022Photo by: Brittany Tom/NBC News Dateline IMG_0451.JPG Paul Flores removes his mask briefly in court Aug. 15, 2022Photo by: Brittany Tom, NBC News Dateline Cirque 1.JPG Dog handler, CirquePhoto by: Brittany Tom/NBC News Dateline Paul Flores again 8-15.JPG Paul Flores in court Aug. 15, 2022Photo by: Brittany Tom/NBC News Dateline
 Paul Ruben 8-15 - Copy.JPG Paul and Ruben Flores in court Aug. 15, 2022Photo by: Brittany Tom/NBC News Dateline
 Dog on screen 8-15.JPG Cholla is certified to detect human remains and searched Paul Flores' dorm room building after Kristin Smart's disappearance.Photo by: Brittany Tom/NBC News Dateline
 Adela Morris 8-15 again.JPG Adela Morris, an expert witness in human cadaver dog handling, testifies Aug. 15, 2022Photo by: Brittany Tom/NBC News Dateline
 Paul Flores Santa Lucia Dorm Room Interior.JPG A photo of the inside of Paul Flores' dorm roomPhoto by: Court TV Paul Flores Santa Lucia Dorm Room Mattress 1.JPG A mattress inside Paul Flores' dorm roomPhoto by: Court TV Paul Flores Santa Lucia Dorm Room Window Exterior 1.JPG The outside of Paul Flores' dorm roomPhoto by: Court TV Paul Flores Santa Lucia Dorm Room Mattress Exhibit 55A and 58.JPG Paul Flores' dorm roomPhoto by: Court TV Muir Hall Dorm Building Diagram Layout.JPG Muir Hall dorm building layoutPhoto by: Court TV Map Santa Lucia Dorm to Olive Street.JPG A map showing the area of the Santa Lucia Dorm to Olive Street in SLO.Photo by: Court TV James Camp Phone Records from Santa Lucia Dorm 1.JPG Phone records shown in court Aug. 12, 2022Photo by: Court TV Jana Lord 8-12.JPG Jana Lord testifies about staying in Kristin Smart's dorm room the night she went missingPhoto by: Court TV Karen Hall 1 8-12.JPG Karen Hall testifies in court Aug. 12, 2022Photo by: Court TV Getty Image Bike Rack 1.JPG A photo of a bike rack outside the Santa Lucia Dorm is shown in court Aug. 12Photo by: Court TV Neufeld 8-10.JPG Richard Neufeld testifying Aug. 10, 2022. He was back on the stand Aug. 12.Photo by: Dea Athon/ABC COURTROOM VIEW 8-11 - Copy.JPG Court in session Aug. 11, 2022Photo by: Dea Athon/ABC MAP 8-11 - Copy.JPG A map shown in court Aug. 11, 2022 which reportedly highlighted the route Paul took investigators when retracing his steps the night of Kristin Smart's disappearance.Photo by: Dea Athon/ABC PEUVRELLE WITNESS 8-11 - Copy - Copy.JPG Prosecutor Chris Peuvrelle hands a paper to William Hanley, who testified in court Aug. 11, 2022Photo by: Dea Athon/ABC PAUL AT HIMSELF ON MONITOR 8-11 - Copy.JPG Paul Flores watches an early interview of himself played in court Aug. 11, 2022Photo by: Dea Athon/ABC COURT VIEW 8-11 - Copy.JPG Court in session Aug. 11, 2022Photo by: Dea Athon/ABC evidence box 8-10.JPG Evidence shown Aug. 10, 2022 in the Kristin Smart murder trialPhoto by: Dea Athon/ABC evidence 2 8-10.JPG Evidence presented during the Kristin Smart murder trial Aug. 10, 2022Photo by: Dea Athon/ABC Kristin SS card 8-10.JPG Kristin Smart's Social Security card shown during court Aug. 10, 2022Photo by: Dea Athon/ABC Kristin credit card 8-10.JPG Kristin Smart's credit card entered as evidence Aug. 10, 2022Photo by: Dea Athon/ABC Kristin ID 8-10.JPG Kristin Smart's photo ID was shared in court Aug. 10, 2022Photo by: Dea Athon/ABC Robert Cudworth 8-10.JPG Robert Cudworth testifies Aug. 10 about interviews he conducted with Paul Flores in 1996Photo by: Dea Athon/ABC Court 8-10.JPG The Kristin Smart murder trial continued Aug. 10, 2022Photo by: Dea Athon/ABC PAUL ON MONITOR 8-11 - Copy.JPG An early interview with Paul Flores shown in court Aug. 11, 2022Photo by: Dea Athon/ABC 8-10 First witness.JPG Lawrence Kennedy testifies Aug. 10, 2022 about an interview he conducted with Paul Flores in 1996Photo by: Dea Athon/ABC

 8-10 first witness 2.JPG Lawrence Kennedy testifies Aug. 10 about an interview he conducted with Paul Flores in 1996.Photo by: Dea Athon/ABC Pau;l 8-10.JPG Paul Flores in court Aug. 10, 2022Photo by: Dea Athon/ABC black eye exhibit 8-8.JPG A mugshot of Paul Flores that appears to show him with a black eye is shown in court on Monday, Aug. 8, 2022.Photo by: ABC News crandall way exhibit 8-8.JPG The court is shown a photo of Crandall Way in San Luis Obispo during testimony at the Kristin Smart murder trial on Monday, Aug. 8, 2022.Photo by: ABC News crandall way exhibit 2 8-8.JPG The court is shown a photo of Crandall Way in San Luis Obispo during testimony at the Kristin Smart murder trial on Monday, Aug. 8, 2022.Photo by: ABC News crandall way exhibit 3 8-8.JPG The court is shown a photo of Crandall Way in San Luis Obispo during testimony at the Kristin Smart murder trial on Monday, Aug. 8, 2022.Photo by: ABC News Kennedy 8-8.JPG Retired Cal Poly Police Investigator Lawrence "Mike" Kennedy testifies at the Kristin Smart murder trial on Monday, Aug. 8, 2022.Photo by: ABC News Kennedy 2 8-8.JPG Retired Cal Poly Police Investigator Lawrence "Mike" Kennedy testifies at the Kristin Smart murder trial on Monday, Aug. 8, 2022.Photo by: ABC News JT Camp Sanger 8-8.JPG San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Investigator James (J.T. Camp) testifies at the Kristin Smart murder trial on Monday, Aug. 8, 2022.Photo by: ABC News JT Camp 8-8.JPG San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Investigator James (J.T. Camp) testifies at the Kristin Smart murder trial on Monday, Aug. 8, 2022.Photo by: ABC News Jeromy Moon 2 8-8.JPG Jeromy Moon testifies in court on Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, about seeing defendant Paul Flores following Kristin Smart's disappearance in 1996.Photo by: ABC News Jeromy Moon 8-8.JPG Jeromy Moon testifies in court on Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, about seeing defendant Paul Flores following Kristin Smart's disappearance in 1996.Photo by: ABC News Timothy Davis 1.JPEG Tim Davis testifies in court on Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, about the last time he saw Kristin Smart before her disappearance.Photo by: ABC News Timothy Davis 5.JPEG Tim Davis testifies in court on Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, about the last time he saw Kristin Smart before her disappearance.Photo by: ABC News Timothy Davis 3.JPEG Tim Davis testifies in court on Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, about the last time he saw Kristin Smart before her disappearance.Photo by: ABC News Smart_Flores Trial Mario Garcio testifies Aug. 4 about seeing Paul Flores with a black eye in 1996.Photo by: Laura Dickinson/The Tribune San Luis Obispo Smart_Flores Trial Mario Garcia on the stand Aug. 4, 2022Photo by: Laura Dickinson/The Tribune San Luis Obispo Smart_Flores Trial Ruben Flores in court Aug. 4, 2022Photo by: Laura Dickinson/The Tribune San Luis Obispo Smart_Flores Trial Paul and Ruben Flores in court Aug. 4, 2022Photo by: Laura Dickinson/The Tribune San Luis Obispo Smart_Flores Trial Felipe Arias and Robert Sanger in court during the Kristin Smart murder trial Aug. 4, 2022Photo by: Laura Dickinson/The Tribune San Luis Obispo Smart_Flores Trial Paul Flores looks ahead as an acquaintance of Kristin Smart testifies Aug. 4, 2022Photo by: Laura Dickinson/The Tribune San Luis Obispo Smart_Flores Trial The trial against Paul and Ruben Flores for the murder of Kristin Smart continues in Salinas with more witness testimonies. Felipe Arias, friend of Kristin Smart, testifies. (Laura Dickinson, The Tribune San Luis Obispo, CA)Photo by: Laura Dickinson/ldickinson@thetribunenews.com Smart_Flores Trial Judge Jennifer O'Keefe in court Aug. 3, 2022Photo by: Laura Dickinson/ldickinson@thetribunenews.com Smart_Flores Trial SLO Co. Sheriff's Detective Clint Cole in court Aug. 4, 2022Photo by: Laura Dickinson/The Tribune San Luis Obispo Santa Lucia dorm layout.JPG A photo of the layout of Santa Lucia HallPhoto by: Court TV Paul dorm room 8-3.JPG A photo of Paul's dorm room from 1996 is entered as evidence in court Aug. 3, 2022Photo by: Court TV Paul dorm room 8-3.JPG A photo of Paul's dorm room from 1996 is entered as evidence in court Aug. 3, 2022Photo by: Court TV Jennifer Medeiros 8-3.JPG Jennifer Medeiros, who lived across from Kristin Smart's dorm, testified Aug. 3 about when they noticed Smart was missingPhoto by: Court TV Jennifer Medeiros 8-3 2.JPG Jennifer Medeiros, who lived across from Kristin Smart's dorm, testified Aug. 3 about when they noticed Smart was missingPhoto by: Court TV Ruben and Paul 8-3.JPG Paul and Ruben Flores in court Aug. 3, 2022Photo by: Court TV Eric Wilkins 8-3 2.JPG Eric Wilkins testifies in court Aug. 3, 2022Photo by: Court TV Eric Wilkins 8-3.JPG Eric Wilkins testifies in court Aug. 3, 2022Photo by: Court TV Kristin Smart backpack.JPG A photo of a backpack Jennifer Madeiros identified in court as belonging to Kristin SmartPhoto by: Court TV Kristin Smart dark hair.JPG A photo of Kristin Smart with dark hair entered as evidence in court Aug. 3, 2022Photo by: Court TV Sanger and Cole.JPG Robert Sanger and SLO Co. Sheriff Detective Clint Cole in court Aug. 3, 2022Photo by: Court TV 135 Crandall Way Side 1.JPG A photo of 135 Crandall Way in San Luis Obispo where Kristin Smart attended a party prior to her 1996 disappearance. The photo was entered as evidence in court Aug. 3, 2022Photo by: Court TV Cal Poly campus.JPG An aerial view of the Cal Poly campus entered as evidence in court Aug. 3, 2022Photo by: Court TV Paul Flores 8-3-22 2.JPG Paul Flores stands in court Aug. 3, 2022Photo by: KSBY Ruben Flores 8-3-22.JPG Ruben Flores in court Aug. 3, 2022Photo by: KSBY Paul Flores trevor testimony.JPG Paul Flores looks over as Trevor Boelter testifies in court Aug. 3, 2022Photo by: Court TV Boelter Peuvrelle 8-3.JPG Trevor Boelter questioned by Prosecutor Christopher Peuvrelle Aug. 3, 2022Photo by: Court TV Trevor Boelter 8-3-22.JPG Trevor Boelter testifies about being at a party with Kristin Smart prior to her 1996 disappearancePhoto by: Court TV Paul Flores 8-3-22.JPG Paul Flores in court Aug. 3, 2022Photo by: Court TV Beltor court 2.jpeg Former Cal Poly student Trevor Boelter testifies at the end of the day Aug. 2, 2022Photo by: KSBY Beltor court 1.jpeg Former Cal Poly student Trevor Boelter testifies at the end of the day Aug. 2, 2022Photo by: KSBY Toomey 2 8-2.jpeg Former Cal Poly student Matthew Toomey testifies Aug. 2, 2022Photo by: KSBY Toomey 1 8-2.jpeg Former Cal Poly student Matthew Toomey testifies Aug. 2, 2022Photo by: KSBY Paul Ruben 8-2.jpeg Paul and Ruben Flores in court on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022.Photo by: Connor Bailey, KSBY Paul, Ruben, Fleming 8-2.jpeg Steven Fleming, a retired DA investigator, takes the stand in the Kristin Smart murder trial on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022.Photo by: Connor Bailey, KSBY Sanger Fleming Paul Ruben 8-2.jpeg Steven Fleming is cross-examined by defense attorney Robert Sanger on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022.Photo by: Connor Baiely, KSBY Paul looks at Ruben 8-2.jpeg Paul Flores looks at his father, Ruben Flores, in court on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022.Photo by: Connor Bailey, KSBY Fleming 1 8-2.jpeg Steven Fleming continues testifying on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022, during the Kristin Smart murder trial.Photo by: Connor Bailey, KSBY Mesick 8-2.jpeg Ruben Flores' defense attorney, Harold Mesick, in court on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022.Photo by: Connor Bailey, KSBY Sanger, Paul, Ruben, Peuvrelle 8-1-22.JPG Paul and Ruben Flores in court on Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, along with Paul's attorney, Robert Sanger, and prosecutor Chris Peuvrelle.Photo by: Connor Bailey/KSBY Ruben and Paul Flores, Camp in background.JPG Paul and Ruben Flores in court on Monday, Aug. 1, 2022.Photo by: Connor Bailey/KSBY Harold Mesick 8-1.JPG Defense attorney Harold Mesick in court on Monday, Aug. 1, 2022.Photo by: Connor Bailey/KSBY James Camp.JPG Investigators James Camp testifies in court on Monday, Aug. 1, 2022.Photo by: Connor Bailey/KSBY Sanger Camp 8-1.JPG Defense attorney Robert Sanger in court with James Camp on the stand on Monday, Aug. 1, 2022.Photo by: Connor Bailey/KSBY Crystal Calvin Teschendorf.jpg Crystal Calvin TeschendorfPhoto by: KSBY News Peuvrelle, Sanger, Paul, Ruben 7-25.JPG Prosecutor Christopher Peuvrelle, defense attorney Robert Sanger, Paul Flores, and Ruben Flores appear in court on Monday, July 25, 2022.Photo by: Paul Dzendzel, Court TV Campos 3 7-25.JPG Margarita Campos testified in court on Monday, July 26, 2022, about her friendship with Kristin Smart and the events leading up to her disappearance.Photo by: Paul Dzendzel, Court TV Campos Sanger 2 7-25.JPG Margarita Campos gestures at a map under cross-examination by defense attorney Robert Sanger on Monday, July 26, 2022.Photo by: Paul Dzendzel, Court TV Ruben Flores 2 7-25.JPG Ruben Flores appears in court on Monday, July 26, 2022.Photo by: Paul Dzendzel, Court TV Campos Sanger 4 7-25.JPG Defense attorney Robert Sanger cross-examines Margarita Campos in court on Monday, July 26, 2022, about her friendship with Kristin Smart and the events leading up to her disappearance.Photo by: Paul Dzendzel, Court TV Paul Flores 4 7-25.JPG Paul Flores appears in court on Monday, July 26, 2022.Photo by: Paul Dzendzel, Court TV Ross Ketcham.JPG Ross Ketcham testified in court on Monday, July 26, 2022, about his interactions with Kristin Smart and Paul Flores before Smart's disappearance.Photo by: Paul Dzendzel, Court TV Harold Mesick 7-25.JPG Defense attorney Harold Mesick appears in court on Monday, July 26, 2022.Photo by: Paul Dzendzel, Court TV Ross Ketcham 2 7-25.JPG Ross Ketcham testified in court on Monday, July 26, 2022, about his interactions with Kristin Smart and Paul Flores before Smart's disappearance.Photo by: Paul Dzendzel, Court TV Mesick 7-25 2.JPG Defense attorney Harold Mesick gestures in court on Monday, July 26, 2022.Photo by: Paul Dzendzel, Court TV Peuvrelle 7-25 2.JPG Prosecutor Christopher Peuvrelle appears in court on Monday, July 25, 2022.Photo by: Paul Dzendzel, Court TV Cheryl Anderson-Manzer 7-25.JPG Cheryl Anderson-Manzer testified in court on Monday, July 26, 2022, about her interactions with Kristin Smart and Paul Flores before Smart's disappearance.Photo by: Paul Dzendzel, Court TV Cheryl Sanger 7-25.JPG Defense attorney Robert Sanger cross-examines Cheryl Anderson-Manzer in court on Monday, July 26, 2022, about her interactions with Kristin Smart and Paul Flores before Smart's disappearance.Photo by: Paul Dzendzel, Court TV Mesick, Cheryl 7-25.JPG Defense attorney Harold Mesick gestures as he cross examines Cheryl Anderson-Manzer in court on Monday, July 26, 2022, about her interactions with Kristin Smart and Paul Flores before Smart's disappearance.Photo by: Paul Dzendzel, Court TV Cheryl Anderson-Manzer, Paul, Ruben 7-25.JPG Cheryl Anderson-Manzer testified in court on Monday, July 26, 2022, about her interactions with Kristin Smart and Paul Flores before Smart's disappearance.Photo by: Paul Dzendzel, Court TV Peuvrelle 7-22.JPG Christopher Peuvrelle in court July 22, 2022Photo by: Stefani Barber/NBC News Dateline Kendra Koed, Mesick 7-22.JPG Harold Mesick cross examines Kendra Koed in court July 22, 2022Photo by: Stefani Barber/NBC News Dateline Koed, Sanger, Ruben 7-22.JPG Robert Sanger shows something to Kendra Koed in court July 22, 2022Photo by: Stefani Barber/NBC News Dateline Kendra Koed Peuvrelle 7-22.JPG Kendra Koed testifies in court with Christopher Peuvrelle, Paul Flores and Ruben Flores also shown in the courtroomPhoto by: Stefani Barber/NBC News Dateline Kendra Koed 7022.JPG Kendra Koed testified about a party she attended where Paul Flores and Kristin Smart were present in 1996Photo by: Stefani Barber/NBC News Dateline Judge 7-22.JPG Judge Jennifer O'Keefe on July 22, 2021Photo by: Stefani Barber/NBC News Dateline Stan Smart 1 7-22.JPG Stan Smart, Kristin Smart's father, is cross examined by the defense July 22, 2021Photo by: Stefani Barber/NBC News Dateline Sanger Stan Smart 7-22.JPG Stan Smart testifies in court as Paul Flores' attorney, Robert Sanger, looks onPhoto by: Stefani Barber/NBC News Dateline Stan Smart 5 7-22.JPG Stan Smart on the stand during his daughter's murder trial July 22, 2022Photo by: Stefani Barber/NBC News Dateline Paul Ruben Stan 7-22.JPG Ruben Flores and his defense attorney, Harold Mesick, during testimony by Stan Smart July 22, 2022Photo by: Stefani Barber/NBC News Dateline Vanessa Shields 4 7-22.JPG Vanessa Shields testifies July 22, 2022 about living near Kristin Smart at Cal Poly prior to Kristin's disappearancePhoto by: Stefani Barber/NBC News Dateline Vanessa Shields 7-22.JPG Vanessa Shields was the fourth witness called to the stand in the Kristin Smart murder trial July 22, 2022Photo by: Stefani Barber/NBC News Dateline Stan Smart 7-22 2.JPG Stan Smart on July 21, 2022 described the three months he spent in San Luis Obispo County following his daughter's disappearance in 1996.Photo by:
Bill Roden, New Dawn Studios Stan Smart 7-22.JPG Stan Smart was the third person called to the stand July 21, 2022 during his daughter's murder trial in SalinasPhoto by: Bill Roden, New Dawn Studios
 Chris Peuvrelle 7-22.JPG Prosecutor Christopher Peuvrelle in court July 21, 2022Photo by: Bill Roden, New Dawn Studios
 Paul Ruben 7-22.JPG Paul and Ruben Flores during testimony by Denise Smart in the Kristin Smart murder trial on July 21, 2022Photo by: Bill Roden, New Dawn Studios
 Matt Smart 7-22.JPG Matt Smart, Kristin Smart's brother, was the second person called to the stand during testimony in his sister's murder trialPhoto by: Bill Roden, New Dawn Studios
 Denise Smart 6 7-21.JPG Denise Smart answers questioning during testimony July 21, 2022 in her daughter's murder trialPhoto by: Bill Roden, New Dawn Studios
 Denise Smart 3 7-21.JPG Denise Smart testifies during her daughter's murder trial in Salinas July 21, 2022Photo by: Bill Roden, New Dawn Studios
 Denise Smart 10.JPG Denise Smart gets emotional during day one of testimony in her daughter's murder trial on July 21, 2022Photo by: Bill Roden, New Dawn Studios Chris Peuvrelle opening statements.jpg Prosecutor Christopher Peuvrelle in court July 21, 2022 for the Kristin Smart murder trialPhoto by: Bill Roden, New Dawn Studios Robert Sanger day 2.JPG Defense attorney Robert Sanger in court on Thursday, July 21, 2022.Photo by: William Roden, New Dawn Studios Judge O'Keefe 7-21.JPG Judge Jennifer O'Keefe during the first day of testimony in the Kristin Smart murder trial July 21, 2022.Photo by: Bill Roden, New Dawn Studios Smart family arrives 7-21.JPG Members of the Smart family arrive at court on Thursday, July 21, 2022, including Denise Smart seen in the black and white checkered top.Photo by: Court TV Ruben Flores arrives 7-21.JPG Ruben Flores arrives at court on Thursday, July 21, 2022.Photo by: Court TV Paul Flores day 1 (8) - Copy.jpg Paul Flores appears in court for opening statements in his murder trial on July, 18, 2022. Flores is accused of killing Cal Poly student Kristin Smart in 1996.Photo by: Daniel Dreifuss, Monterey County Weekly Robert Sanger day 1 (3) - Copy.jpg The defense attorney for Paul Flores, Robert Sanger, presents his opening statement to the jury on Monday, July 18, 2022.Photo by: Daniel Dreifuss, Monterey County Weekly Derrick Tse 8-3.JPG Derrick Tse, Paul Flores' roommate at the time of Kristin Smart's disappearance, testified Aug. 3, 2022Photo by: COURT TV Judge Jennifer O'Keefe day 1 - Copy.jpg Monterey County Superior Court Judge Jennifer O'Keefe presides over Day 1 of the Kristin Smart murder trial on Monday, July 18, 2022.Photo by: Daniel Dreifuss, Monterey County Weekly Robert Sanger day 1.jpg The defense attorney for Paul Flores, Robert Sanger, presents his opening statement to the jury on Monday, July 18, 2022.Photo by: Daniel Dreifuss, Monterey County Weekly Robert Sanger day 1 (2).jpg The defense attorney for Paul Flores, Robert Sanger, presents his opening statement to the jury on Monday, July 18, 2022.Photo by: Daniel Dreifuss, Monterey County Weekly Image from iOS (2).jpg Paul Flores appears in court for opening statements in his murder trial on July, 18, 2022. Flores is accused of killing Cal Poly student Kristin Smart in 1996.Photo by: Daniel Dreifuss, Monterey County Weekly Image from iOS (1).jpg Paul Flores appears in court for opening statements in his murder trial on July, 18, 2022. Flores is accused of killing Cal Poly student Kristin Smart in 1996.Photo by: Daniel Dreifuss, Monterey County Weekly Image from iOS.jpg San Luis Obispo County Deputy District Attorney Christopher Peuvrelle delivers his opening statement in the Kristin Smart murder trial on Monday, July 18, 2022.Photo by: Daniel Dreifuss, Monterey County Weekly opening statements slide 1.JPG A slide from prosecutor Chris Peuvrelle's opening statement presentation on Day 1 of the Kristin Smart murder trial on Monday, July 18, 2022.Photo by: Daniel Dreifuss, Monterey County Weekly Image from iOS (3).jpg Paul Flores appears in court for opening statements in his murder trial on July, 18, 2022. Flores is accused of killing Cal Poly student Kristin Smart in 1996.Photo by: Daniel Dreifuss, Monterey County Weekly opening statements slide 2.JPG A slide from prosecutor Chris Peuvrelle's opening statement presentation on Day 1 of the Kristin Smart murder trial on Monday, July 18, 2022.Photo by: Daniel Dreifuss, Monterey County Weekly Chris Peuvrelle day 1 (2).jpg San Luis Obispo County Deputy District Attorney Christopher Peuvrelle delivers his opening statement in the Kristin Smart murder trial on Monday, July 18, 2022.Photo by: Daniel Dreifuss, Monterey County Weekly Chris Peuvrelle day 1 (3).jpg Monterey County Superior Court Judge Jennifer O'Keefe watches as San Luis Obispo County Deputy District Attorney Christopher Peuvrelle delivers his opening statement in the Kristin Smart murder trial on Monday, July 18, 2022.Photo by: Daniel Dreifuss, Monterey County Weekly Chris Peuvrelle day 1.jpg San Luis Obispo County Deputy District Attorney Christopher Peuvrelle delivers his opening statement in the Kristin Smart murder trial on Monday, July 18, 2022.Photo by: Daniel Dreifuss, Monterey County Weekly _MG_8729.JPG Paul Flores appears in court for opening statements in his murder trial on July, 18, 2022. Flores is accused of killing Cal Poly student Kristin Smart in 1996.Photo by: Daniel Dreifuss, Monterey County Weekly Image from iOS (1).jpg Paul Flores appears in court for opening statements in his murder trial on July, 18, 2022. Flores is accused of killing Cal Poly student Kristin Smart in 1996.Photo by: Daniel Dreifuss, Monterey County Weekly Image from iOS (2).jpg Paul Flores appears in court for opening statements in his murder trial on July, 18, 2022. Flores is accused of killing Cal Poly student Kristin Smart in 1996.Photo by: Daniel Dreifuss, Monterey County Weekly Image from iOS.jpg Paul Flores appears in court for opening statements in his murder trial on July, 18, 2022. Flores is accused of killing Cal Poly student Kristin Smart in 1996.Photo by: Daniel Dreifuss, Monterey County Weekly

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