Smart Kristin

Kristin Smart — Public Profile

Birth name: Kristin Denise Smart

Birth date and place: February 20, 1977, Augsburg, Germany (public records note Augsburg as her birthplace).

Also associated with the name Smart Kristin in some listings, though widely referenced in public reporting as Kristin Smart. She was an American college student whose disappearance in 1996 drew national media attention and remains one of the enduring missing-person cases in the United States.

Biographical snapshot

• Originally from a military family; moved to the United States and attended California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) in San Luis Obispo, California.
• Disappeared after an off-campus party on May 25, 1996. The case has spurred ongoing investigations and periodic renewed media interest over the years.
• As of the latest public records, Kristin Smart is presumed missing and the case has not been resolved with a verified death determination in a court proceeding. Public authorities have continued to pursue new leads as they become available.

News and public updates

• 1996 — Kristin Smart disappears after a party near Cal Poly; the case attracts statewide and national media coverage and remains unsolved for decades.
• 2021 — Public reporting indicated renewed investigation activity and the involvement of new leads in the case. Prosecutors publicly discussed the ongoing investigation and named persons of interest in connection with Smart’s disappearance. Media coverage at the time highlighted a shift toward revisiting older evidence with modern investigative techniques.
• 2022–2023 — The case continued through the legal process with court hearings and updates from law enforcement and prosecutors. Public reporting noted ongoing efforts to advance the investigation and to review previously collected materials.
• 2024–2025 — The Smart case remained active in the public sphere, with continuing media coverage of investigative developments and court proceedings related to the case. Public updates typically come from official statements by law enforcement, district attorney offices, and major reputable news organizations.

Social media and online presence

There are no official, verified social media profiles maintained by Kristin Smart. Given the nature of her case and privacy considerations, public social media accounts tied to her are not part of established, verifiable public profiles. What exists on social platforms consists primarily of memorial pages, fan-created groups, and news-related pages maintained by third parties. A Find a Grave memorial and other memorialized listings provide publicly available information about her life and disappearance. For authoritative updates, reference major news outlets and official law-enforcement communications.

Public projects, memorials and media coverage

Kristin Smart does not have publicly attributed “projects” in the sense of initiatives carried out by her under a personal imprint. The case has inspired extensive media coverage, investigative journalism, and documentary work by various outlets and researchers. Memorials and charitable efforts related to the case are typically organized by communities and supporters rather than by Kristin Smart herself. Readers looking for verified information should consult official press releases from law enforcement and district attorney offices, supplemented by reporting from established news organizations and legal proceedings records.

Key publicly verifiable information

• Birth: February 20, 1977, Augsburg, Germany (birthdate frequently cited in public records and reports).
• Disappearance: May 25, 1996, after a party near Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, California.
• Case status: Publicly described as unsolved; active investigation with periodic updates as new leads and legal actions occur.
• Notable public developments: Media and official statements over the years describe renewed investigations, law-enforcement activity, and courtroom proceedings related to updates in the case.

For the most current, verifiable information, refer to statements from the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff''s Office, the San Luis Obispo District Attorney, and coverage by established national and regional news organizations.