Police Search for Kristin Smart

May 6, 2026, 22:26
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Introduction

Police searched a house in Arroyo Grande. They want to find the body of Kristin Smart.

Main Body

Police went to the house of Susan Flores on Wednesday. A judge said they could search the home. Kristin Smart was a student. She disappeared in 1996. Paul Flores is Susan's son. A court said Paul killed Kristin in 2022. Paul must stay in prison for a long time. But police do not know where the body is. Paul says he did not do it. His lawyer says they do not know where the body is. The police and the lawyer for the state disagree. They want to find the body for the family.

Conclusion

The police are still looking for Kristin Smart.

Learning

🕵️ The "Who Did What" Logic

In this story, we see a clear pattern: Person → Action.

1. Simple Actions (Past) When something already happened, we often add -ed or change the word:

  • Search → Searched
  • Disappear → Disappeared
  • Go → Went (Special change!)

2. Ownership (The 's) To show who something belongs to, we use 's. It is a shortcut for "of":

  • Susan**'s** son → The son of Susan.
  • The lawyer for the state → (No 's here, just a description).

3. Must vs. Do Not

  • Must: Use this for rules.
    • Paul must stay in prison. (He has no choice).
  • Do not: Use this to say "no" to an action.
    • Police do not know. (They have zero information).

Quick Word Map: extBodyightarrowextPhysicalformofaperson ext{Body} ightarrow ext{Physical form of a person} extCourtightarrowextTheplacewherejudgesdecide ext{Court} ightarrow ext{The place where judges decide}

Vocabulary Learning

police (n.)
People who protect people and keep the law.
Example:The police arrived at the house to investigate.
house (n.)
A building where people live.
Example:She lives in a small house in the suburbs.
judge (n.)
A person who makes decisions in a court.
Example:The judge heard the evidence before ruling.
search (v.)
To look for something carefully.
Example:The police searched the house for clues.
body (n.)
The physical part of a person or animal.
Example:The police found the body in the backyard.
student (n.)
Someone who learns at a school or university.
Example:She is a student at the local college.
prison (n.)
A place where people are kept after being convicted of a crime.
Example:He will spend several years in prison.
lawyer (n.)
A person who gives legal advice and represents clients.
Example:The lawyer argued for the defendant’s innocence.
family (n.)
A group of related people living together.
Example:The family celebrated the holiday together.
state (n.)
A country or a region with its own government.
Example:The state has new rules for traffic safety.