Most everyone in the San Luis Obispo, California area cognizant of the Kristin Smart case has a theory as to what they think happened to Kristin. After speaking with hundreds of people, some of them I’ve spoken with hundreds of times – I’m convinced more than ever that Kristin’s body is in close proximity to the rear left corner of 529 E. Branch Street, Arroyo Grande, California.

I believe in my heart of hearts that law enforcement and school officials knew within days after she disappeared as to what happened to Kristin. The real mystery is, why won’t they clear that backyard once and for all?

For what it’s worth, here’s my theory on the subject…