"Convicted Killer Paul Flores Attacked and Stabbed in Prison for Second Time"

Paul Flores, convicted of killing Kristin Smart, was stabbed by another inmate at Pleasant Valley State Prison, prompting an investigation as an attempted homicide. This is the second time Flores has been attacked in prison, with the previous incident occurring last August. The attacker, whose identity has not been disclosed, has been placed in restricted housing as the investigation continues. Flores, who was hospitalized but is now in fair condition, was convicted in 2022 for Smart's murder, which occurred in 1996.