No? He had been sentenced to 240 days in the crime. Apparently one witness may be an Australian exchange student who returned home after finals and was unaware of the case. The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office announced Wednesday the new warrants included a search for specific items of evidence at four separate locations. During a camping trip in Fresno, California, in the early 1990s, Flores's female cousins playfully swiped and hid his wallet while walking en route to a liquor store to purchase slush puppies. "We have no responsibility for her disappearance and what happened to that young woman, and I've said it in a court of law," she insisted to the station. Paul Flores was taken into custody in the Los Angeles area, where he resides. Investigators are currently digging under Rubin Flores home in another apparent attempt to find the missing teens body. One can only image the horrors she grew up with. My family loves me but they readily admit they'd help send my ass to jail if I had done anything having to do with goddam murder (people on Reddit have argued with me that helping conceal a murder is what a loving parent does during the Petito/Laundry case - if that's how you feel, I am begging you nicely not to reproduce). Something may break soon in the case of Kristin Denise Smart, the former Stockton resident and student at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, whose disappearance in 1996 remains unsolved. In later years, the Examiner reports that the Smart family constantly harassed Flores and his family in order to get him to speak about what he knew about Smarts disappearance. Either way, her involvement and the ex husbands involvement have always been mind boggling to me. It was just a matter of the way the machinery works. She probably saw her brother was being accused of murder, didn't make questions and at the first chance just took off. I have zero sympathy for her or anyone else in her scumbag family. Flores faces a murder charge. The two alleged culprits are being held at the San Luis Obispo County . Paul was not an experienced hardened criminal, if they investigated early and subjected him to a proper interrogation, they likely could have broken him and gotten him to confess, assisted by any circumstantial evidence they could have gathered. We may learn more if any of them are called to testify in the preliminary hearing. Ruben Flores, and his sister and mother . Authorities arrested Ruben Flores after San Luis Obispo County Sheriffs deputies served a search warrant at his Arroyo Grande home. Authorities allege that Flores instead took Smart to his own dorm room and killed. Now. She did not walk away and lose her life. There is new hope for answers in the murder mystery of Stockton native Kristin Smart. Very Sad .. Man receives three months in prison for shooting and killing elephant seal, Natural Healing Center opens pot shop in Morro Bay, CCT pausing, get your local news at CalCoastNews, Storms cause more than $100 million of damage in SLO County, Driver goes off Highway 1 in Cambria, hits tree, Crews find possessions but slow down search for Kyle Doan, Caltrans to evacuate residents trapped between Highway 1 landslides. Then in Feb. 2021, Los Angeles police officers arrested Paul Flores in Rancho Palos Verdes on suspicion of being a felon in possession of a firearm. Where is he today? Wow! You are right, I asked the question here trolling for an answer. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. I typically respect family sticking together through thick and thin, but this is just beyond that scope. The SLO County Sheriffs Office will hold a press conference at 2 p.m. Tuesday to discuss the case. A month later, Thomas home was reportedly one of four Flores family homes searched by authorities. Actually his violent behavior started earlier than high school. During the search, a cadaver dog showed interest in a 1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet, which is currently registered to Ruben and Susan Flores. Paul Flores pictured in 2006. We only want our daughter back. At the time of the article, Flores was living in Southern California. The others stayed local, same! Good question Ive often wondered that esp since her car could of been involved & other goss on here. "The search warrants are limited in scope, and sealed by the court," public information officer Tony Cipolla stated. Hope this brings an end to all these years wondering where she was. But in this case the Flores family likely looked the truth directly in the face about their family member (unfortunately, the truth being Kristin's deceased body in this case). Ruben faces a maximum of three years in jail. His story repeatedly changed. Paul Flores, Smart's former university classmate, was the last known person to see her alive after volunteering to walk her home in her inebriated state from the party, police have said. Lambert spoke about what he felt was the biggest error in the early investigation by the sheriffs office. On Tuesday, investigators used ground-penetrating radar under Rubin Flores home and in the backyard, and then dug in several places. But then again, this family doesnt make any sense. Thomas did not testify during the preliminary hearing nor has she been called yet as a witness during fer father and brothers murder trial currently underway in Salinas. Paul Flores was the last person to see Kristin Smart alive in 1996, police say. San Luis Obispo County Sheriff deputies arrested Paul Flores, the primary suspect in the disappearance of Kristin Smart, and his father, Ruben Flores, at separate locations Tuesday morning.. I think PF/RB used her car for something regarding Kristin - which is why they never got rid of it and it was just sitting in Ruben's garage. During the search, a cadaver dog showed interest in a 1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet, which is currently registered to Ruben and Susan Flores. CategoriesFeatured, Special ReportsTagsKristin Smart, Paul Flores, San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office. On Tues., April 13, 2021, Paul Flores and his father, Ruben Flores, were arrested in connection to Kristin Smart's case. The pair appeared in San Luis Obispo Superior Court. Support local news. Smart, a 19-year-old Cal Poly student, was last seen in the company of then-fellow student Paul Flores, who claims he escorted Smart to her dorm on May 25, 1996, which was relatively empty over the Memorial Day weekend. Authorities served another search warrant at Paul Flores home in April 2020. In January 2020, Smarts mother, Denise Smart, told the Stockton Record that she had been contacted by the FBI regarding her daughters disappearance. They used cadaver dogs and ground penetrating radar to search Ruben Flores property. Press J to jump to the feed. IF you knew your family member was out raping girls? In only one of those instances, in 2000, did Flores serve time. She did not walk away and dig herself a grave. About the case, Lambert said he feels good about the direction it is heading. On Tuesday, investigators used ground-penetrating radar under Rubin Flores home and in the backyard, and then dug in several places. The documents include information about a January 2020 appearance from a San Luis Obispo County sheriffs detective at Thomas Washington home. Paul is charged with murder in connection with the 1996. Amanda Starrantino investigates where her missing person's case stands today. I see the son Did nit get bail.. Good .. Has our district attorney ever tried a murder case? I needed [the sheriff's office] to do their job. I may have missed it so some assistance will be appreciated. He was soon released from custody. Officers booked Flores into the Los Angeles Metropolitan Detention Center. Our main goal is to bring Kristin Smart home to her family and end this madness for you and your family. Paul Flores escorted Smart back to her dorm after an off-campus party. Authorities allege that Flores instead took Smart to his own dorm room and killed. Paul Flores has long been the lone suspect in Smarts disappearance. He was soon released from custody. The detectives have more than what has been previously released, and that is very heartening. Deputies towed the car from Rubin Flores home. For his part, the podcaster, Chris Lambert, said he "was one piece of the formula. However, Paul (and Ruben) can still say if youre so smart, wheres the body? Susan Flores continues with her book project chronicling her familys victimization. Its an ugly secret that made the Smart family unnecessarily agonize for nearly 25 years! St. James Catholic School Christmas Party 1983. She did not walk away and go kill herself. Paul Flores was taken into custody in the Los Angeles area, where he resides. The Charley Project goes on to say that Flores would regularly drink heavily and that he was not popular among the student body. The same day, investigators also served warrants at an undisclosed location in SLO County and at a location in Washington State. Paul was charged with the murder of Kristin Smart while Ruben was charged with being an accessory after the fact. https://www.thedailybeast.com/four-women-say-the-man-suspected-of-murdering-a-college-student-sexually-assaulted-them. Peterson was a 24-year-old student at Cal Poly at the time of Smarts disappearance. Support local news. "In 2019, we interviewed several witnesses that had not been previously interviewed and some of that information came to light through the podcast that many of you are familiar with," he said. Man sentenced to three months in prison for shooting and killing elephant seal, Helios Dayspring opens marijuana shop in Morro Bay, Driver killed in single-vehicle crash on Highway 41 in Atascadero, How much rain has fallen on SLO County? Paul is charged with murder in connection with the 1996 disappearance of Cal Poly student Kristin Smart. Paul Flores (44) and Ruben Flores (80) were taken into custody on April 13, 2021. The Daily Breeze reported in September 2016 that Flores was living in San Pedro, California, since 2011 and had been working in Irvine. At that time, the car belonged to Paul Flores' sister Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. Susan Flores, the mother of Paul Flores, spoke to California outlet KSBY News on Tuesday, marking her first-ever press interview. Id hate to see all the hard work our Sheriffs office has done unravel. When I say I know Pauls involved, his own words saying so are one of the things I know that prove it. More than 3,000 pages of documents have been released as part of the case. Last week, the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office announced they have two vehicles related to the investigation in evidence. We appreciate the vigilance and professionalism of Sheriff Ian Parkinson and his department and our family looks forward to learning more in the hours and days ahead.. The 19-year-old was last seen in the company of then-fellow student Paul Flores, who claims he escorted Smart to her dorm, which was relatively empty over the Memorial Day weekend. Also in 2010, SLO County Sheriff Ian Parkinson said he was committed to having the disappearance of Smart reexamined by investigators. Since the focus is on Paul Flores what is the alleged motive for him to have committed this crime. Smart was last seen as three fellow students helped her home following a party. Send your pictures, videos and tips to: San Luis Obispo County headed towards the coronavirus orange tier, Firefighters extinguish blaze at downtown SLO restaurant, CCT pausing, get your local news at CalCoastNews, Storms cause more than $100 million of damage in SLO County, Driver goes off Highway 1 in Cambria, hits tree, Crews find possessions but slow down search for Kyle Doan, Caltrans to evacuate residents trapped between Highway 1 landslides. After all, what she doesn't know won't hurt her. "I feel good about the case at this point," Lambert told the Tribune. Lambert said that Paul's sister, Ermelinda, moved to Amsterdam in the 2000s to admittedly get away from the attention on her family due to the Kristin Smart case. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Flores said that the reason for changing his story was because he thought it would sound stupid if he said that he couldnt remember how he got the black-eye. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. At the time of Smarts disappearance, the vehicle belonged to Paul Flores sister, Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. Maybe she had no idea until she was actually in the middle of it. Thew newspaper adds that the Navy refused to take Flores because of his connection to the Smart case. The parents stopped renewing the tags in 2010 and parked the Volkswagen in Rubin Flores garage. I always thought they used The sisters car to move the body from Pauls dorm and thats why she and Brett got married and never shared info. God, what a fucked up situation the Flores family put themselves into. Kristin Smart murderer Paul Flores seeking a new trial, San Luis Obispo debates allowing bicyclists to ride on sidewalks. That's why he's the way he is. She was kidnapped.. Kristin Smart . I hope they all do. On Monday, deputies served a sealed search warrant at the home of Ruben Flores. Police questioned Flores but over the years he was never charged and remained mum about the case, invoking his Fifth Amendment right to remain silent when he was deposed in a 2005 wrongful death civil suit brought against him by Smart's parents, which they subsequently dropped. Wednesday morning, KSBY crews witnessed sheriff's deputies and FBI investigators at the Arroyo Grande home of Susan Flores, the mother of the only person-of-interest in the case, Paul Flores. But nope. Ms. Thomas informs me that she was never a witness to any crime, nor did she hear the defendants speak about any crimes.. She was last seen alive with Paul Flores, a classmate who offered to walk an inebriated Smart to her room. His room was finally searched when the sheriff took over the case and at that point Paul had moved off campus and Cal Poly had deep cleaned his room, destroying any available evidence. Check out the podcast Your Own Backyard if you want to get the details on everything known to this point: https://www.yourownbackyardpodcast.com/episodes. Is the Five Cities Fire Authority's future in jeopardy? His father Ruben Flores charged with being an accessory after the factwas found not. If convicted, Paul, who has remained in custody since his arrested, faces a sentence of 25 years-to-life in prison. Paul Flores was the last person with Kristin Smart. During the search, a cadaver dog showed interest in a 1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet, which is currently registered to Ruben and Susan Flores. Paul Flores was convicted of first degree murder on 10/18/2022. You just have to wait a while for things to get done the District Attorney's Office, the Sheriff's Office and who's going to do which part. While she told her parents to call her before she left, she never spoke to them. Unblurred are Paul Flores (top center) and Ermelinda Flores (top right). In Southern California, investigators served a search warrant at Paul Flores' San Pedro home. Paul Flores lived in this home from 1992 to late 1996, and sporadically throughout the years since. After Flores allegedly completed the trip with Smart, she was never seen again. It wouldnt be surprising to learn. Smart, a 19-year-old Cal Poly student, was last seen in the company of then-fellow student Paul Flores, who claims he escorted Smart to her dorm on May 25, 1996, which was relatively empty over the Memorial Day weekend. They continued to bungle the case for a month, not properly interviewing Paul Flores or other witnesses and never searching his room. We are encouraged by the news of todays search of Ruben Flores property. Smarts family said in a statement they released on Monday. Well let me educate you. Paul and Ruben were arrested and charged in connection with Kristins death in April 2021. The report said, citing police records, that Flores had a black eye on the day after Smarts disappearance. In documents filed June 18, 2021, Thomas attorney, Guy Galambos, filed a motion of notice in San Luis Obispo County Superior Court to quash a subpoena for Thomas testimony during the preliminary hearing for Paul and Rubens case that July. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your device and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. His father, Ruben, is charged as an accessory, accused of helping cover up the crime. I just logged on and the first two articles I read both have your comment asking about our DDs experience. Flores was one of the last people to see Smart and has been identified as a person-of-interest in the case. I don't think she was willingly involved. I've been waiting for a long, long time to come to some sort of resolution.". Wow, you must be a real hoot to work for. Ruben lived here with his wife, Susan, and their children, Ermelinda and Paul. Flores and Smart had spoken at the party she had attended, witnesses said. Chris travels down to the South Bay, and attempts to trace Paul Flores' predatory behavior from its origins to the present day. Might be referring to interview where Paul tells investigators that he thinks Kristin is dead. After Smarts disappearance, the car was transferred into their parents names. Either way, I'm going to give her the benefit of the doubt. That victim, named as Jane, told the website, The next thing I know is the cops telling me We cant do anything because [Paul] and his friend are saying she was drunk and it was consensual.. Deputies also dug in several places in search of remains. Paul Flores was convicted of first degree murder on 10/18/2022. In documents filed June 18, 2021, Thomas attorney, Guy Galambos, filed a motion of notice in San Luis Obispo County Superior Court to quash a subpoena for Thomas testimony during the preliminary hearing for Paul and Rubens case that July. Just a reminder everyone, don't give out identifying information, link to people's profiles or anything else that could be construed as doxxing. An attorney representing Flores, Sarah Sanger could not be reached for comment. Would you? Woman Found Dead in Park Charged with Murder, Cold Cases Heat Up: How Advances in DNA Technology Are Helping to Bring Justice for Victims, Kristin Smart Case: Paul Flores Found Guilty in 1996 Death and Disappearance of the Cal Poly Freshman, Kristin Smart's Body Is Still Missing But Longtime Suspect and His Father Face Trial, Lyft Driver Who Went Missing in Florida Has Been Found Dead, Daughter Says, Dismembered Remains of N.C. Man Who Vanished Over a Month Ago Found in Barrel of Concrete, Friend Testifies That Paul Flores Would Often 'Follow' Kristin Smart and Hang Around Her Dorm, Texas Man Accused of Murdering Girlfriend Who Planned to Confront Him About Being Married, Missing Tenn. After Smarts disappearance, the car was transferred into their parents names. Do a little research before sharing your sage advice. The Smart family sued Flores in 1996 in an attempt to get some answers in civil court about their daughter, but Flores took the fifth amendment. I believe that everyone who is in the Flores family circle including Susans boyfriend, and Ermelindas ex-husband Brett MacArthur AND her most recent ex-husband, is in on this, and is either directly involved with Kristins death (Paul) or the concealment of the crime. Would love your thoughts, please comment. BTW from Chris Lamberts podcast, I know that Ruben physically abused Susan which obviously speaks to his character. Flores removed most of his personal belongings from his dorm room before it was ever searched by the police. Why did they keep it? Cal Polys only interest was in a coverup. In Southern California, investigators served a search warrant at Paul Flores' San Pedro home. Brief explanation of how they screwed it up? If I was her I'd have never moved back to California. Their trial is expected to last into at least October. He had a black eye the next day. Galambos says the letters referred to several crimes that Thomas may have committed, including being a possible accessory after the fact, or destruction of evidence, or even mishandling human remains., Galambos argument, in part, states that when trying to secure Thomas as a witness, the DAs Office fails to state which defendants actions or statements she witnessed and it fails to identify what actions and statements she witnessed. His parents have been covering for him his whole life. The first husband would be a very interesting witness. They sold the truck and the other car but kept the VW? On Monday, deputies served a sealed search warrant at the home of Ruben Flores. Smart disappeared on her Cal Poly San Luis Obispo campus two decades ago and now the search there is back on. The SLO County Sheriffs Office will hold a press conference at 2 p.m. Tuesday to discuss the case. Facebook 0 Twitter LinkedIn 0 Reddit Tumblr Pinterest 0 0 Likes. Paul Flores was the key witness in the 1996 disappearance of Kristin Smart. If someone in my family killed somebody and I knew, I would sing like a canary. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. Authorities served another search warrant at Paul Flores home in April 2020. The Modesto Bee reported in January 2003 that Scott Peterson, the man who was convicted of murdering his wife, Laci Peterson, in December 2002, was being eyed for link to the Smart case. To the extent that he was forced to leave jobs because of the Smart family. Smart ended up attending an off-campus party, where she became intoxicated and passed out on a neighbor's lawn, according to witnesses. Kristin Smart was dropped in the dumpster and she is in the landfill. Arroyo Grande High School graduate Paul Flores was the last person to see Kristin Smart on the night she disappeared. Investigators are currently digging under Rubin Flores home in another apparent attempt to find the missing teens body. Last month, deputies conducted a two-day search for Smarts remains at the home of Ruben Flores. EXAMINING CALIFORNIA'S KRISTIN SMART TRIAL: THE . Recently released court documents detail a one-time immunity deal previously offered to Paul Flores sister, Ermelinda Thomas. Comment Guidelines. Recently released court documents detail a one-time immunity deal previously offered to Paul Flores' sister, Ermelinda Thomas. The comments below represent the opinion of the writer and do not represent the views or policies of CalCoastNews.com. Cole also states, this could have very well been an accident that night while telling Thomas he believes she knows what happened and had some involvement by being a good sister., Cole offers Thomas full immunity in exchange for her telling the truth about what she knows. Flores was home at the time and could be seen in news . If you do not want to take this offer now it will not be offered to you again and things will be used against you., He goes on to say in the letter that is not dated but referenced by Galambos that Paul will soon be in a position of needing to tell law enforcement his story and that the case will be solved soon., You can be the one who is responsible for ending this nightmare for everyone and move on with your life. Flores was among those students and was the last to see Smart alive. Paul had this look on his face, the relative said. Approximately a dozen San Luis Obispo and Los Angeles county deputies descended Wednesday morning on the home of Paul Flores, a suspect in the 1996 disappearance of Cal Poly freshman Kristin Smart . Laci Peterson had also been a student at Cal Poly. Flores dropped out of Cal Poly during the summer of 1996. He had pinned her down and had his hand down her bathing suit groping her., Link: https://www.thedailybeast.com/four-women-say-the-man-suspected-of-murdering-a-college-student-sexually-assaulted-them. "But I've felt good about it for a long time. In 2021, he was charged with her murder. Why is the community not pushing for something to get done? Same for the rest of his family. Flores was named as a key witness in the case in July 1996. Smart, a 19-year-old Cal Poly student, was last seen in the company of then-fellow student Paul Flores, who claims he escorted Smart to her dorm on May 25, 1996, which was relatively empty over. After Smart's disappearance, the car was transferred into their parent's names. I have worked with Cal Poly interns for years and always ask if they were told anything about Kristen Smart during WOW. According to the Charley Project, Flores had been making poor grades and was in danger of being kicked out of school due after he received a DUI. I know Pauls Attorney Mel had many plea agreement talks with the District Attorneys Office and know without a doubt that Paul Flores knows what happened to Kristin Smart and where her body is. Those dogs led officers to Flores mattress but no hard evidence was found. Then in Feb. 2021, Los Angeles police officers arrested Paul Flores in Rancho Palos Verdes on suspicion of being a felon in possession of a firearm. His father, Ruben, is facing a charge of accessory to murder. This could be conjecture but my guess is that since Chris is using her name that she is maybe more involved that previously thought, especially after her car was hauled out of Rubens garbage. I am deeply immersed in true crime and other macabre topics on a basically daily basis, so it takes a lot to really spook me - the Flores family makes me ill. The letter from the DAs Office has similar wording about the immunity deal. To believe the prosecutions case, we have to believe that there was a conspiracy, and that this conspiracy (family pact?) After Smarts disappearance, the car was transferred into their parents names. Is this Susan posting? San Luis Obispo County Sheriff deputies arrested Paul Flores, the primary suspect in the disappearance of Kristin Smart, and his father, Ruben Flores, at separate locations Tuesday morning. On May 25, 1996, Paul Flores was the last person known to have seen Kristin Smart before her disappearance from the Cal Poly campus. It basically implies a video of Paul saying he did it. The pair appeared in San Luis Obispo Superior Court. You can get varying levels of agreement about whether what I did directly led to an arrest. Paul Flores has long been the lone suspect in Smarts disappearance. Press J to jump to the feed. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Smart has long been suspected to have been abducted and killed in May 1996, while she was a freshman at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. 19 years after the disappearance of Kristin Smart from Cal Poly's campus, Paul Flores still remains the only suspect. READ NEXT: Teenage Porn Star Controversy Rocks California High School, Paul Flores: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know, Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. Lambert said, The biggest mistake I think the sheriffs department made was that the first sheriff commented within one year of investigating that if (Flores) didnt talk they would never be able to solve this. Dow . I find Parkinsons involvement of Cal Poly and their clown of a president in this news conference as distasteful and pandering to Cal Polys interests. This video shows the full deposition given by Paul Flores to the Smart family's attorney, James R. Murphy on November 14, 1997. Shes had two decades to end the Smarts torment. Were after our daughter. Nothing in this portion of the documents states Thomas accepted the offer of immunity or provided any information to authorities. I was willing to do what I could to assist in that. Deputies towed the car from Rubin Flores home on Monday afternoon. Paul Flores was the key witness in the 1996 disappearance of Kristin Smart. She was last seen alive with Paul Flores, a classmate who offered to walk an inebriated Smart to her room. So far Ive asked two attorneys and one probation officer. The Daily Beast report says that Flores is accused of having an accomplice in the crime. Thomas attorney says she accepted the letters, but did not give any statements and later goes on to say that Thomas should not have to testify because she does not have any material testimony to provide during any proceedings in this case and also states she does not qualify as a material witness.. An immunity deal was offered to her in 2020, Paul Flores in court July 18 during opening statements in the Kristin Smart murder trial happening in Salinas, Monterey Co. Superior Court/NBC News Dateline. On April 13, Paul's father, Ruben Flores, 80, was also arrested and charged with being an accessory after the murder for allegedly hiding her body in his yard on White Court in Arroyo Grande. Be part of the news. Do you have a point you would like to make? We were outside and Susan Flores pulls up in red car and says to us Hows it going guys? We ask if she wants to talk to the media and this is her response. #KristinSmart @KSBY pic.twitter.com/vNwNdxkK4L. Flores, now 44, was arrested simultaneously along with his 80-year-old father Tuesday. That was a huge judgment error. In order to produce the documentary, Lambert quit his job to devote himself to the podcast. Nor could Ruben Flores' attorney, Harold Mesick. Remember this story where his cousin spoke about him being a pervert: Me, my sister, my cousinPaul has no limits, she said, requesting anonymity. The father and son were both in on it? Denise Smart told the Examiner in 1998, Were not after Paul Flores; were not trying to persecute Paul Flores. Paul Flores, 44, of San Pedro, was charged with murder, while his 80-year-old father faces a felony charge of being an accessory to a crime. Long time a student at Cal Poly at the time and could seen... 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