At that time, the car belonged to Paul Flores' sister Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. Chris travels down to the South Bay, and attempts to trace Paul Flores' predatory behavior from its origins to the present day. Remember this story where his cousin spoke about him being a pervert: Me, my sister, my cousinPaul has no limits, she said, requesting anonymity. I love my family but I would never defend or stick by them after a crime like this. Atascadero city manager announces retirement. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. In January 2020, Smarts mother, Denise Smart, told the Stockton Record that she had been contacted by the FBI regarding her daughters disappearance. Comment Guidelines. At that time, the car belonged to Paul Flores sister Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. Wednesday afternoon, news crews were outside the home when Susan Flores pulled into the driveway. Either way, I'm going to give her the benefit of the doubt. The Charley Project said that Flores had been offered a plea deal involving a guilty plea for involuntary manslaughter with a six-year prison term. Flores was home at the time and could be seen in news . Publicly available information confirms that Ermelinda left the state (and even the country at one point) to get away from this case. As for motive, Flores had and continues to have multiple allegations that he has raped or sexually harassed women, and also teens while he was in high school. This is really going to be something you dont expect. You can get varying levels of agreement about whether what I did directly led to an arrest. Paul's sister reportedly lives in that area. No? Paul Flores plays soccer at St. James Catholic School, 1982. Hey interns, so back when you did WOW, did they tell you all about the girl that was violently raped and murdered in the dorms?? I believe that they had just met the evening of her death so why is there a belief that he killed her? Nor could Ruben Flores' attorney, Harold Mesick. On Tuesday, investigators used ground-penetrating radar under Rubin Flores home and in the backyard, and then dug in several places. 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. Paul Flores has long been the lone suspect in Smarts disappearance. She probably saw her brother was being accused of murder, didn't make questions and at the first chance just took off. The comments below represent the opinion of the writer and do not represent the views or policies of CalCoastNews.com. 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. Dow . EXAMINING CALIFORNIA'S KRISTIN SMART TRIAL: THE . I've been waiting for a long, long time to come to some sort of resolution.". I just logged on and the first two articles I read both have your comment asking about our DDs experience. "As a result, we are precluded by law from disclosing any further details about them.". 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. I see the son Did nit get bail.. Good .. Has our district attorney ever tried a murder case? Investigators are currently digging under Rubin Flores home in another apparent attempt to find the missing teens body. 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). 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. How Does This Happen, I started Biz in AG in 1989 ,I am now 58 I do not have any kids So Sad .. Monsters .. 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.. This educated many current residents. Denise Smart said that she was told, Be ready. Paul Flores was taken into custody in the Los Angeles area, where he resides. Kristin Smart was dropped in the dumpster and she is in the landfill. So how does Cal Polys lack of accountability and my water cooler conversation violate any decent standard? They state the detective was requesting an interview from Thomas while also giving her two letters: one urging her cooperation and another offering immunity from San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow in exchange for her cooperation. Be part of the news. Video by: Laura Dickinson READ MORE: sanluisobispo.com/news/local/article237462089.html More from The Tribune: Subscribe: bit.ly/2HrSD3v Twitter: twitter.com/SLOTribune Facebook: facebook.com/SLOTribune/ Website: sanluisobispo.com/ Digital news subscription: bit.ly/2HGn19E, Teenage Porn Star Controversy Rocks California High School. Smart ended up attending an off-campus party, where she became intoxicated and passed out on a neighbor's lawn, according to witnesses. It basically implies a video of Paul saying he did it. "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? 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. Maybe people would be interested instead of just reading your posts that have an apparent trolling aspect to them? He had been sentenced to 240 days in the crime. Smart was last seen returning to the Cal Poly campus, where she was a freshman, after attending a party in San Luis Obispo one night in May 1996. 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. 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.. Cal Polys only interest was in a coverup. God only knows what she had to endure growing up (from her dad, her pervert brother- sounds like he'd creep on cousins and any female that moved) and then being unwittingly (at least at first, let's assume) involved in all of this. Well let me educate you. On Monday, deputies served a sealed search warrant at the home of Ruben Flores. Since the focus is on Paul Flores what is the alleged motive for him to have committed this crime. 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. 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. Here are the latest totals, SLO driver who hit and killed couple charged with manslaughter, Suspect arrested in rural Arroyo Grande fatal shooting, San Luis Obispo County to close homeless parking site, Man flees officers in stolen CSD truck, barricades himself at Hearst Castle, San Luis Obispo debates allowing bicyclists to ride on sidewalks. 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. 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. Their trial is expected to last into at least October. Is the Five Cities Fire Authoritys future in jeopardy? He was soon released from custody. ive only been able to find one and now i cant even find that one. Paul Flores was the last person with Kristin Smart. I typically respect family sticking together through thick and thin, but this is just beyond that scope. . Paul Flores escorted Smart back to her dorm after an off-campus party. 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. Just a reminder everyone, don't give out identifying information, link to people's profiles or anything else that could be construed as doxxing. 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. At that time, the car belonged to Paul Flores sister Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. Flores dropped out of Cal Poly during the summer of 1996. 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. Flores was among those students and was the last to see Smart alive. Ermelinda Macarthur was born on 03/19/1974 and is 48 years old.Ermelinda Macarthur currently lives in Kenmore, WA; in the past Ermelinda has also lived in Long Beach CA, Arroyo Grande CA and Bothell WA.Other names that Ermelinda uses includes Ermelinda M Macarthur, Ermelinda M Flores, Ermelinda M Mac Arthur, Ermelinda Flores and Ermelinda M Thomas. 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. In Feb. 2020, sheriffs deputies served warrants at four locations, including at Paul Floress San Pedro home and the Arroyo Grande home of his mother. During the search, a cadaver dog showed interest in a 1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet, which is currently registered to Ruben and Susan Flores. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. I feel bad for her. Thew newspaper adds that the Navy refused to take Flores because of his connection to the Smart case. All three answered no. Powered by. At that time, the car belonged to Paul Flores' sister Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. I needed [the sheriff's office] to do their job. Send pics, videos and tips to CCN. 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. My personal opinion was that I was one piece of the formula.". A month later, Thomas home was reportedly one of four Flores family homes searched by authorities. If convicted, Paul, who has remained in custody since his arrested, faces a sentence of 25 years-to-life in prison. Smart has long been suspected to have been abducted and killed in May 1996, while she was a freshman at California. Arroyo Grande High School graduate Paul Flores was the last person to see Kristin Smart on the night she disappeared. After Smart's disappearance, the car was transferred into their parent's names. Flores faces a murder charge. Peterson was a 24-year-old student at Cal Poly at the time of Smarts disappearance. The detectives have more than what has been previously released, and that is very heartening. 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. 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. After Smarts disappearance, the car was transferred into their parents names. Copyright 2020 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Could it also be the graduation party video where the mom asked him what he did with the missing girl? Hopefully she has learned that she does not have to repeat or be complicit in it. Without a doubt, I feel that Paul and Ruben are going to prison. A month later, Thomas home was reportedly one of four Flores family homes searched by authorities. In Feb. 2020, sheriffs deputies served warrants at four locations, including at Paul Floress San Pedro home and the Arroyo Grande home of his mother. In November 2019, supporters of Smarts family held a vigil outside of Susan Flores home, the San Luis Obispo Tribune reported at the time. Paul's sister reportedly lives in that area. An attorney representing Flores, Sarah Sanger could not be reached for comment. Flores was one of the last people to see Smart and has been identified as a person-of-interest in the case. The first husband would be a very interesting witness. Paul Flores was the key witness in the 1996 disappearance of Kristin Smart. Actually his violent behavior started earlier than high school. legal adult and dismissing her parents pleas, spreading rumors about her personal life and Spring quarter grades). Authorities arrested Ruben Flores after San Luis Obispo County Sheriffs deputies served a search warrant at his Arroyo Grande home. 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. True. 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 and Smart had spoken at the party she had attended, witnesses said. hurting anyone, they should have done the right thing and turn him in. A post shared by Your Own Backyard (@yourownbackyardpodcast) on Mar 27, 2019 at 8:45am PDT. Apparently one witness may be an Australian exchange student who returned home after finals and was unaware of the case. They Stole her life .. God Help Us & The family .. I highly suspect that Paul and Ruben are both serial rapists/offenders. To believe the prosecutions case, we have to believe that there was a conspiracy, and that this conspiracy (family pact?) Might be referring to interview where Paul tells investigators that he thinks Kristin is dead. Girl Madalina Cojocari 'Not Telling Us Everything They Know': Police, How a True Crime Podcast Freed 2 Georgia Men Wrongfully Imprisoned 25 Years on Murder Conviction. God, what a fucked up situation the Flores family put themselves into. Unblurred are Paul Flores (top center) and Ermelinda Flores (top right). To the extent that he was forced to leave jobs because of the Smart family. Nothing ever mentioned to any of them. 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. Authorities in California are crediting a true-crime podcast for helping them solve the Kristin Smart case. He was soon released from custody. 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. Authorities served another search warrant at Paul Flores home in April 2020. Authorities allege that Flores instead took Smart to his own dorm room and killed. Where is he today? They sold the truck and the other car but kept the VW? 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. I was going to comment that this fucked up family dynamic reminds me of Chris Watts' family, but Chris's family refuses to accept that either (a) Chris did it at all or (b) Chris did this "unprovoked" and in their delusion still treat him like a golden child. Unblurred are Paul Flores (right) and Ermelinda Flores (bottom right). "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. Sign up for PEOPLE's free True Crime newsletter for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. Does Ruben have enough control/power to convince or compel everyone in his immediate orbit to protect his son and open themselves up to prosecution? All the news reports conveniently ignore Cal Polys obstruction in their timelines. Amanda Starrantino investigates where her missing person's case stands today. Paul Flores escorted Smart back to her dorm after an off-campus party. My first impression was that she didnt have anything to do with it and that Chris was protecting her privacy. Paul is charged with murder in connection with the 1996 disappearance of Cal Poly student Kristin Smart. To his credit, the Sheriff both credited Matthew Lamberts podcast series and admitted mistakes (2 weeks B4 any investigation, dorm room cleaned, ignoring roommates pleas the day after she disappeared, wont seek warrant for bank records because shes a 19 y.o. Paul Flores at a St. James classmates birthday party, 1983. Laci Peterson had also been a student at Cal Poly. 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. On May 25, 1996, Paul Flores was the last person known to have seen Kristin Smart before her disappearance from the Cal Poly campus. Why did they keep it? This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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. He is the father of Paul Flores, the only suspect in the disappearance of Smart. He tells Thomas that he has not attempted to contact her or anyone else from her family previously because it was obvious to me that former detectives harassed your family in the past and I do not operate that way., He states, When I started reviewing this case, I kept an open mind and assumed that Paul Flores was not involved in Kristins disappearance. Kristin Smart . I don't think she was willingly involved. Please address the Policies, events and arguments, not the person. You are right, I asked the question here trolling for an answer. KSBY Investigates: Kristin Smart Disappearance. During a camping trip in Fresno, California, in the early 1990s, Floress female cousins playfully swiped and hid his wallet while walking en route to a liquor store to purchase slush puppies. Lambert spoke about what he felt was the biggest error in the early investigation by the sheriffs office. In Southern California, investigators served a search warrant at Paul Flores' San Pedro home. St. James Catholic School Christmas Party 1983. Constructive debate is good; mockery, taunting, and name calling is not. The article added that Flores changed his story about how he got the black eye, first saying that he got it playing basketball and then later saying that he got it while fixing his car. Hope this brings an end to all these years wondering where she was. It would seem like they would try to get rid of any vehicle that had evidence in it. That's why he's the way he is. We only want our daughter back. At the time of the article, Flores was living in Southern California. Paul Flores was the primary suspect in the Kristin Smart disappearance for over 2 decades. Deputies towed the car from Rubin Flores' home. Deputies also dug in several places in search of remains. ", "It's part of the reason I got involved in this," he told the Tribune. After Smarts disappearance, the car was transferred into their parents names. Paul and Ruben were arrested and charged in connection with Kristins death in April 2021. The Daily Breeze reported in September 2016 that Flores was living in San Pedro, California, since 2011 and had been working in Irvine. Paul had this look on his face, the relative said. Flores wasn't amused. 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. Investigators are currently digging under Rubin Flores home in another apparent attempt to find the missing teens body. His father Ruben Flores charged with being an accessory after the factwas found not. Lambert believes her remains are "local. St. James Catholic School Christmas Party, 1982. After Flores allegedly completed the trip with Smart, she was never seen again. Copy of immunity deal letter posted here. So far Ive asked two attorneys and one probation officer. The documents include information about a January 2020 appearance from a San Luis Obispo County sheriffs detective at Thomas Washington home. During the search, a cadaver dog showed interest in a 1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet, which is currently registered to Ruben and Susan Flores. 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. At the time of Smarts disappearance, Flores was a 19-year-old food science major at Cal-Poly. The press release stated the sheriff's office will not be commenting any further and no additional information will be released at this time. The SLO County Sheriffs Office will hold a press conference at 2 p.m. Tuesday to discuss the case. Wow, you must be a real hoot to work for. Cal Poly PD, led by incompetent detective Mike Kennedy, refused to investigate her disappearance initially, suggesting that she probably just left town despite her having no car nor leaving any other signs she left town. Susan Flores, the mother of Paul Flores, spoke to California outlet KSBY News on Tuesday, marking her first-ever press interview. The documents include information about a January 2020 appearance from a San Luis Obispo County sheriffs detective at Thomas Washington home. While she told her parents to call her before she left, she never spoke to them. He lived in the dorm building across from Smarts room. It wouldnt be surprising to learn. Those dogs led officers to Flores mattress but no hard evidence was found. Flores was named as a key witness in the case in July 1996. 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 Ruben's case that July. Authorities served another search warrant at Paul Flores home in April 2020. No one ever saw Smart again. Deputies towed the car from Rubin Flores home. Support local news. She declined to comment to reporters. 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. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. If I was her I'd have never moved back to California. The Daily Beast reported in November 2016 that four women had come forward to accuse Flores of sexually assaulting them. Paul Flores was the key witness in the 1996 disappearance of Kristin Smart. Paul Flores lived in this home from 1992 to late 1996, and sporadically throughout the years since. In August 2011, a Facebook page dedicated to the search for Smart published his exact address. Chris Lambert has indicated that Ermelinda and both of her ex husbands have been interviewed by investigators. His parents have been covering for him his whole life. After all, what she doesn't know won't hurt her. She was kidnapped.. The sheriff's office also detailed the work that has been done on the case since it was made a priority for the department in 2011: Related: SLO Co. Sheriff confirms key pieces of evidence in Kristin Smart case, Investigators search home of Susan Flores in Arroyo Grande. 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. 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. 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. Paul Flores was convicted of first degree murder on 10/18/2022. In 2007, Flores had a DUI case dismissed in Los Angeles County Superior Court. "Paul had this look on his face," the relative said. You ALWAYS ask your interns about it? Wow! This video shows the full deposition given by Paul Flores to the Smart family's attorney, James R. Murphy on November 14, 1997. 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. 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