Justice for Kristin Smart
- Apr 4, 2023
- 1:23:11
- Full Episode
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<p>When 19-year-old Kristin Smart disappears while away at college in 1996, her family dedicates the next 25 years to finding answers and justice. Josh Mankiewicz reports.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
Brief Summary
The episode details the 1996 disappearance of Kristen Smart, her family's fight for justice, and the eventual arrest of Paul Flores for her murder.
Key points
- The Haunting Mystery. The case of Kristen Smart remains a haunting mystery for her family and community.
- The Party That Changed Everything. A seemingly innocent party becomes the last known location of Kristen Smart.
- Investigators Question Paul Flores. Paul Flores is questioned about his black eye, revealing inconsistencies in his story.
- Slow Start to Investigation. The investigation into Kristen Smart's disappearance faced significant delays and mismanagement.
- Desperation Leads to Unusual Outreach. Denise Smart reaches out to Paul Flores' mother in a heartfelt attempt to find her daughter.
- Podcast Gains Attention. Chris Lambert's podcast about Kristen Smart's case attracts millions of listeners, reviving interest.
Episode highlights
- The Haunting MysteryThe case of Kristen Smart remains a haunting mystery for her family and community.“It's a mystery that leaves the Smart family haunted.”2:38Apr 4, 2023
- The Party That Changed EverythingA seemingly innocent party becomes the last known location of Kristen Smart.“It is probably not terribly surprising that a search for a missing college student might lead investigators to a party.”13:51Apr 4, 2023
- Investigators Question Paul FloresPaul Flores is questioned about his black eye, revealing inconsistencies in his story.“You smell it.”26:54Apr 4, 2023
- Slow Start to InvestigationThe investigation into Kristen Smart's disappearance faced significant delays and mismanagement.“The investigation definitely got off to a slow start.”28:09Apr 4, 2023
- Desperation Leads to Unusual OutreachDenise Smart reaches out to Paul Flores' mother in a heartfelt attempt to find her daughter.“I need to send their family, this is who Kristen is.”35:31Apr 4, 2023
- Podcast Gains AttentionChris Lambert's podcast about Kristen Smart's case attracts millions of listeners, reviving interest.“Your Own Backyard podcast gained millions of listeners.”50:04Apr 4, 2023
- Sheriff Promises ActionSheriff Ian Parkinson vows to prioritize cold cases like Kristen's, aiming for justice.“I promised that I would do everything I could to find Kristen.”50:38Apr 4, 2023
- Suspicious CommunicationsInvestigators discovered the Flores family was using encrypted messaging, raising red flags.“Investigators also discovered the Flores family had started secretly communicating using encrypted messaging applications.”52:39Apr 4, 2023
Tension
85/ 100High tension
