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Nearly 30 years later, family of slain California college student sues school for wrongful death

Jan. 18, 2024 20:11 PM EST

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) — The family of a California college student who vanished nearly three decades ago sued the school on Thursday, alleging it caused Kristin Smart's murder through negligence. Smart, then 19, disappeared from California Polytechnic State University in San...

Convicted killer pleads not guilty to jailhouse attack on killer of California student Kristin Smart

Jan. 08, 2024 21:18 PM EST

FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — A man accused of a jailhouse attack on the convicted killer of California college student Kristin Smart pleaded not guilty Monday to attempted murder. Jason Budrow, 43, entered his plea in Fresno County Superior Court to four felony charges, including using a...