Teen girl went to a party and hasn't been seen or heard from in 30 years

A 19-year-old student disappeared after a university party in California in 1996. A fellow student offered to walk her home - and she was never seen again 16:16, Fri, Jul 24, 2026 Updated: 16:23, Fri, Jul 24, 2026 Kristin Smart went missing while attending university and has not been seen or heard from since (Image: Axel Koester/Sygma via Getty Images)What started as an ordinary evening for one teenage girl turned sinister after she attended a house party near her university accommodation. A fellow student volunteered to help her get "home safely" - and she was never seen again. Three decades on, she still hasn't been found.Kristin Denise Smart was just 19 years old and studying at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo when she disappeared on May 25, 1996. Six years later, on May 25, 2002, she was formally declared dead - and the student who was seen escorting her home that fateful night was subsequently charged with her murder. Get reviews, gossip and upcoming show releases plus selected offers and competition Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from u...