Authorities in California say they didn’t find the remains of Kristin Smart after finishing their search of a home tied to the man convicted of killing her

Authorities have not specified what prompted the search, but scientists specializing in human decomposition and soil took samples from the ground.

Authorities investigating a property in connection with the disappearance and murder of California college student Kristin Smart have so far not discovered her remains, but the search and testing is ongoing.

The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office said investigators concluded the search at a property in Arroyo Grande connected to the disappearance of Stockton native Kristin Smart. The search took

Authorities plan to update the public Friday on a search of a home tied to the man convicted of killing 19-year-old college student Kristin Smart in 1996

California sheriff’s investigators began their Wednesday at the home of Susan Flores, the mother of the man convicted in Smart’s murder.

San Luis Obispo County Sheriff Ian Parkinson said they cannot say whether the remains are those of Smart or whether authorities will seek another warrant to start digging on Susan Flores’ property.

Authorities have discovered human remains at a home connected to the man who was only recently convicted of murdering California college student Kristin Smart in 1996. Smart disappeared after a night out with friends in Arroyo Grande,