A month later, Thomas home was reportedly one of four Flores family homes searched by authorities. At the time of Smart's disappearance, the vehicle belonged to Paul Flores' sister, Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. "I feel good about the case at this point," Lambert told the Tribune. Thew newspaper adds that the Navy refused to take Flores because of his connection to the Smart case. Flores was one of the last people to see Smart and has been identified as a person-of-interest in the case. EXAMINING CALIFORNIA'S KRISTIN SMART TRIAL: THE . 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.. Paul Flores was the key witness in the 1996 disappearance of Kristin Smart. At that time, the car belonged to Paul Flores' sister Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. 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. On Tuesday, investigators used ground-penetrating radar under Rubin Flores home and in the backyard, and then dug in several places. Officers booked Flores into the Los Angeles Metropolitan Detention Center. Last month, deputies conducted a two-day search for Smarts remains at the home of Ruben Flores. The jury heard a portion of a call between Paul Flores and his mother on Jan. 26, 2020, in which the pair appeared to be discussing the show.. In October 2022, Paul Flores, the man long suspected in her disappearance, was found guilty of murder. A post shared by Your Own Backyard (@yourownbackyardpodcast) on Mar 27, 2019 at 8:45am PDT. The first alleged incident occurred in 1994 when a woman accused Flores, then a high school sophomore is accused of drugging a raping a fellow student. Maybe Paul called Ruben that night from the pay phone. His father, Ruben, is charged as an accessory, accused of helping cover up the crime. Flores wasn't amused. Paul Flores at a St. James classmates birthday party, 1983. He needs to swing for the fence to get reelected. More than 3,000 pages of documents have been released as part of the case. Could it also be the graduation party video where the mom asked him what he did with the missing girl? Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, Kristin Smart investigation: A timeline of the Cal Poly student's disappearance, SLO Co. Sheriff confirms key pieces of evidence in Kristin Smart case, Conducting physical evidence searches at nine separate locations, A complete re-examination of every item of physical evidence seized by all agencies involved in this case, Submission of 37 evidence items from the early days of the case for modern DNA testing, Conducting 91 person to person interviews. How do you stay friends with someone like that?!!!!! In Southern California, investigators served a search warrant at Paul Flores' San Pedro home. Atascadero city manager announces retirement. Cal Poly student, Kristin Smart, went missing in 1996. Flores was home at the time and could be seen in news footage wearing a light blue hoodie. She did not walk away and dig herself a grave. The letter sent to Thomas by San Luis Obispo County Sheriffs Detective Clint Cole, which was part of the documents Monterey County Superior Court Judge Jennifer OKeefe has allowed to be released, explains that Cole has been working on the Kristin Smart case for more than two years. 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. St. James Catholic School Christmas Party 1983. Most knew about it, no thanks to Poly, and now all do thanks to Chris Lambert. The Kristin Smart disappearance: After 26 years, Paul Flores is convicted of murder 20 photos In 2011, the Smarts hoped those boulders would become a little lighter when Ian Parkinson became the . Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Investigators are currently digging under Rubin Flores home in another apparent attempt to find the missing teens body. I cant recall another case of this nature where an entire family including extended family members worked together to protect a family member who committed murder. He had a black eye the next day. I highly suspect that Paul and Ruben are both serial rapists/offenders. I dont have anything to offer other than the fact that if I were in Ermalindas shoes, I sure as hell wouldnt protect my brother if I thought he killed someone. "It's part of the reason I called it 'Your Own Backyard,' because of the frustration at the beginning was, 'Why are not enough people talking about this? Paul is charged with murder in connection with the 1996. Why did they keep it? No one ever saw Smart again. Can anyone provide some insight as to how and why the entire Flores family has conspired to protect Paul and hide Kristins remains? I feel for her. They Stole her life .. God Help Us & The family .. During the search, a cadaver dog showed interest in a 1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet, which is currently registered to Ruben and Susan Flores. During the search, a cadaver dog showed interest in a 1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet, which is currently registered to Ruben and Susan Flores. Very interesting read. Flores was subpoenaed before a grand jury in relation to Smarts disappearance but left after just five minutes of questions. Ruben Flores, and his sister and mother . Well let me educate you. Brief explanation of how they screwed it up? The documents include information about a January 2020 appearance from a San Luis Obispo County sheriffs detective at Thomas Washington home. Paul Flores plays soccer at St. James Catholic School, 1982. How Does This Happen, I started Biz in AG in 1989 ,I am now 58 I do not have any kids So Sad .. Monsters .. In 2007, Flores had a DUI case dismissed in Los Angeles County Superior Court. Nor could Ruben Flores' attorney, Harold Mesick. Four Women Say the Man Suspected of Murdering a College Student Sexually Assaulted Them JUSTICE DENIED Paul Flores was the last person seen with Kristin Smart before she vanished in 1996. Investigators says Paul Flores' sister offered immunity during wiretap Before court broke for lunch, Cole also testified about a wiretap of the Flores family conducted by the Sheriff's Office in 2020. Same for the rest of his family. They probably used her car because she was the least "famous" member of the family (yeah let's involve her in a MURDER because that's what FAMILIES do). All the news reports conveniently ignore Cal Polys obstruction in their timelines. 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. At that time, the car belonged to Paul Flores sister Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. 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. We are giving you an opportunity to be a witness and not a defendant, as I'm not sure Paul will protect you. And if her body is here and local, I or anyone could potentially find it with a shovel and sleuthing skills.". Thanks for the advice Dadbod! Paul and Ruben were arrested and charged in connection with Kristins death in April 2021. Chris travels down to the South Bay, and attempts to trace Paul Flores' predatory behavior from its origins to the present day. The Santa Maria Times reports that Flores has three DUI convictions on his record, as of 2007. Flores was among those students and was the last to see Smart alive. 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. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Critics called. If someone in my family killed somebody and I knew, I would sing like a canary. On May 25, 1996, Paul Flores was the last person known to have seen Kristin Smart before her disappearance from the Cal Poly campus. Also in 2010, SLO County Sheriff Ian Parkinson said he was committed to having the disappearance of Smart reexamined by investigators. 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. Kristin Smart was dropped in the dumpster and she is in the landfill. 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. In another case, he was granted probation. 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. "But I've felt good about it for a long time. Previous. Ms. Thomas informs me that she was never a witness to any crime, nor did she hear the defendants speak about any crimes.. They continued to bungle the case for a month, not properly interviewing Paul Flores or other witnesses and never searching his room. 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. At the time of Smarts disappearance, the vehicle belonged to Paul Flores sister, Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. I love my family but I would never defend or stick by them after a crime like this. 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. Is the Five Cities Fire Authority's future in jeopardy? Recently released court documents detail a one-time immunity deal previously offered to Paul Flores sister, Ermelinda Thomas. Flores, now 44, was arrested simultaneously along with his 80-year-old father Tuesday. Paul Flores was the last person with Kristin Smart. Please address the Policies, events and arguments, not the person. In 1998, the San Francisco Examiner ran a feature on Flores that included a quote from his former lawyer, Greg Coates, who said that there were no facts to indicate that Paul had anything to do with the disappearance of Kristin Smart.. Send your pictures, videos and tips to: Investigators are currently digging under Rubin Flores home in another apparent attempt to find the missing teens body. BUT if she suspected anything she should have turned in her son. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Thanks for sharing this. She was kidnapped.. At that time, the car belonged to Paul Flores' sister Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. On Monday, deputies served a sealed search warrant at the home of Ruben Flores. Paul was charged with the murder of Kristin Smart while Ruben was charged with being an accessory after the fact. Paul Flores was taken into custody in the Los Angeles area, where he resides. Shortly after that, San Luis Obispo County Sheriff sniffer dogs were brought on the Cal Poly campus. God, what a fucked up situation the Flores family put themselves into. 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). Since the focus is on Paul Flores what is the alleged motive for him to have committed this crime. BTW from Chris Lamberts podcast, I know that Ruben physically abused Susan which obviously speaks to his character. Paul Flores at a St. James classmate's birthday party, 1983. Either way, her involvement and the ex husbands involvement have always been mind boggling to me. Where is he today? Ms. Thomas informs me that she was never a witness to any crime, nor did she hear the defendants speak about any crimes., Thomas did not testify during the preliminary hearing nor has she been called yet as a witness during her father and brothers murder trial currently underway in Salinas (KSBY). We want to give you the support you need., The creator of the podcast, Your Own Backyard: The Disappearance of Kristin Smart, Chris Lambert told the Stockton Record that he believes Flores is responsible for Smarts death. 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. Susan Flores reportedly told a co-worker (who is interviewed in Your Own Backyard) that Ruben was violently abusive. 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. Flores was named as a key witness in the case in July 1996. legal adult and dismissing her parents pleas, spreading rumors about her personal life and Spring quarter grades). IF they knew he was out there murdering, raping etc. 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. During the search, a cadaver dog showed interest in a 1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet, which is currently registered to Ruben and Susan Flores. After Smart's disappearance, the car was transferred into their parent's names. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Authorities arrested Ruben Flores after San Luis Obispo County Sheriffs deputies served a search warrant at his Arroyo Grande home. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Flores removed most of his personal belongings from his dorm room before it was ever searched by the police. His father, Ruben, is facing a charge of accessory to murder. Id hate to see all the hard work our Sheriffs office has done unravel. After seizing an old car, digging in the back yard and taking evidence San Luis Obispo County sheriff deputies concluded a two search of an Arroyo Grande home related to the 1996 disappearance of Kristin Smart. Paul Flores was convicted of first degree murder on 10/18/2022. Audio from Flores father, Ruben Flores, can be heard on an episode of the podcast in which Ruben says he never spoke to his son about the disappearance of Smart. Authorities served another search warrant at Paul Flores home in April 2020. She declined to comment to reporters. Kristin Smart murderer Paul Flores seeking a new trial, San Luis Obispo debates allowing bicyclists to ride on sidewalks. I have worked with Cal Poly interns for years and always ask if they were told anything about Kristen Smart during WOW. Kirsten deserves better and her family deserves to bring her home. Smart disappeared on her Cal Poly San Luis Obispo campus two decades ago and now the search there is back on. The documents include information about a January 2020 appearance from a San Luis Obispo County sheriffs detective at Thomas Washington home. At the time of Smarts disappearance, the vehicle belonged to Paul Flores sister, Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. Her house was raided/electronics taken last year along with her parents and brothers homes. 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. Constructive debate is good; mockery, taunting, and name calling is not. It was only by pure luck that Paul was arrested for a different crime and the arresting agency (not Cal Poly PD) documented him having a black eye a fact that Cal Poly PD apparently never noticed. Recently released court documents detail a one-time immunity deal previously offered to Paul Flores sister, Ermelinda Thomas. 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. Wow! The Daily Beast reported in November 2016 that four women had come forward to accuse Flores of sexually assaulting them. 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. Cant blame her for wanting to get far away from the dysfunction. They used cadaver dogs and ground penetrating radar to search Ruben Flores property. The parents stopped renewing the tags in 2010 and parked the Volkswagen in Rubin Flores' garage. Investigators are currently digging under Rubin Flores home in another apparent attempt to find the missing teens body. For his part, the podcaster, Chris Lambert, said he "was one piece of the formula. Paul Flores has long been the lone suspect in Smarts disappearance. In 2021, he was charged with her murder. Support local news. KSBY Investigates: Kristin Smart Disappearance. At a Tuesday press conference announcing the arrest of Paul Flores and his father Ruben in connection with the death of Smart, San Luis Obispo County Sheriff Ian Parkinson said investigators interviewed new witnesses thanks to the popular eight-part series Your Own Backyard. No? Is the Five Cities Fire Authoritys future in jeopardy? Cal Polys only interest was in a coverup. Is there indeed some kind of video with PF admitting he knows what happened? 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. There is no doubt in my mind., Those sentiments were echoed by Denise Smart who told Fox40 in May 2018, Paul Flores is without question the perpetrator to this crime. "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. Peterson was a 24-year-old student at Cal Poly at the time of Smarts disappearance. "Me, my sister, my cousinPaul has no limits," she said, requesting anonymity. Flores was home at the time and could be seen in news . It also said the office does not anticipate any additional news releases regarding this investigation. My personal opinion was that I was one piece of the formula.". Actually his violent behavior started earlier than high school. After Smarts disappearance, the car was transferred into their parents names. Flores was imprisoned at Santa Barbara County Jail for a time. Lambert spoke about what he felt was the biggest error in the early investigation by the sheriffs office. I believe (Flores) took her life. In only one of those instances, in 2000, did Flores serve time. Be part of the news. One neighbor told the newspaper that Flores had been nothing but a good neighbor. The same report said that Flores grew up in Torrance, California. She was last seen alive with Paul Flores, a classmate who offered to walk an inebriated Smart to her room. It wouldnt be surprising to learn. Nothing in this portion of the documents states Thomas accepted the offer of immunity or provided any information to authorities. 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. Apparently one witness may be an Australian exchange student who returned home after finals and was unaware of the case. 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. Doesnt sound plausible. 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. Paul had this look on his face, the relative said. 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. Authorities in California are crediting a true-crime podcast for helping them solve the Kristin Smart case. Kristin Denise Smart (born February 20, 1977, legally presumed dead May 25, 2002) was an American woman who is presumed to have been abducted, raped, and killed at the end of her freshman year of college on the campus of California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo. Authorities allege that Flores instead took Smart to his own dorm room and killed. Did you want to make a point or maybe do your own research to back up any insinuations you may have and share with us? While her body has never been found, Kristin was declared legally dead in 2002. Remember this story where his cousin spoke about him being a pervert: Me, my sister, my cousinPaul has no limits, she said, requesting anonymity. Authorities arrested Ruben Flores after San Luis Obispo County Sheriffs deputies served a search warrant at his Arroyo Grande home. Paul is very soon going to be in a position where he needs to tell us his story, this case will be solved soon. Investigators are currently digging under Rubin Flores home in another apparent attempt to find the missing teens body. The Smart family had no comment Wednesday. Would you? Support local news. It remains to be seen if any of them have been cooperative but Chris indicated recently that, at least in the past, husband #1 was close to PF (and remained in contact with him after the divorce) and expressed doubt on IG that Ermelinda or Susan would talk. "Even with what I found, I can't go arrest somebody. I just logged on and the first two articles I read both have your comment asking about our DDs experience. Kristin Denise Smart (born February 20, 1977, legally presumed dead May 25, 2002) was an American woman who is presumed to have been abducted, raped, and killed at the end of her freshman year of college on the campus of California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo. Deputies also dug in several places in search of remains. 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