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Investigation continues for Cal Poly student who disappeared 20 years ago

Investigators search for Kristin Smart's remains
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Investigators believe the remains of Kristin Smart, who disappeared 20 years ago near San Luis Obispo, may be buried on a hillside near Cal Poly.

Two dozen FBI agents and local law enforcement will conduct the search, expected to go through Friday, the San Luis Obispo Tribune reported.

Smart was a Cal Poly student who disappeared over Memorial Day weekend in 1996.

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