Kristin Smart murder trial wraps fifth week of evidence, testimony
The fifth week of the Kristin Smart murder trial wrapped on Friday with a short day of witness testimony from Paul Flores' ex-girlfriend.
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The fifth week of the Kristin Smart murder trial wrapped on Friday with a short day of witness testimony from Paul Flores' ex-girlfriend.
The Kristin Smart murder trial continued in Monterey County this week, with two days of testimony from witnesses from Paul Flores' life after Cal Poly. Flores is charged alongside his father, Ruben, in connection to the disappearance of Smart in 1996 during her freshman year.
A woman described to the jury how she met Paul Flores in 2008 and then claimed that he then sexually assaulted her after spiking her drink.
Jurors in the Kristin Smart murder trial heard more from human remains detection dog-handlers Tuesday, the last day of testimony before a five-day scheduled break in the trial.
A human remains detection dog handler took the witness stand Monday to testify as part of the Kristin Smart murder trial.
Jurors who will decide if a former Cal Poly student is responsible for the death of Stockton teen Kristin Smart in 1996, heard from some of the investigators who took on the case 26 years ago.
The announcement was made via email by the Monterey County Courts spokesperson who said there is no indication of any COVID transmission between any people in the courtroom.
One of the last people to to see Kristin Smart alive took the stand Monday in her murder trial in Monterey County.
Tim Davis testified that Kristin Smart was having trouble walking and even standing on her own the night she disappeared.
Kristin Smart's former Cal Poly classmates took the stand on Thursday as witnesses in her murder trial.
The Kristin Smart murder trial continued Wednesday in a Monterey County courtroom, as jurors heard from Smart's former classmates who shared details about Memorial Day weekend 1996.
The Kristin Smart murder trial continued Wednesday in a Monterey County courtroom, as jurors heard from Smart's former classmates who shared details about Memorial Day weekend 1996.
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Two correctional officers at California State Prison, Sacramento are hospitalized and an attempted murder investigation has been launched following an alleged attack on the officers Saturday night.
At least one person has died after four people were shot inside an Elk Grove bar early Sunday morning, police said.
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As many families see their SNAP benefits run dry during the ongoing government shutdown, some local businesses are stepping up to make sure no one goes hungry.
Drivers in Sacramento should expect delays this weekend as a series of ramp and lane closures on eastbound Highway 50 are scheduled to begin Friday night.
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The shooting happened early in the morning following Halloween night.
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As many families see their SNAP benefits run dry during the ongoing government shutdown, some local businesses in Roseville are stepping up to make sure no one goes hungry.
Police say the driver stayed at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation.