Paul Flores was the key witness in the 1996 disappearance of Kristin Smart. The others stayed local, same! But nope. While her body has never been found, Kristin was declared legally dead in 2002. At that time, the car belonged to Paul Flores' sister Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. How Does This Happen, I started Biz in AG in 1989 ,I am now 58 I do not have any kids So Sad .. Monsters .. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. His father, Ruben, is facing a charge of accessory to murder. 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. Would love your thoughts, please comment. 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. The Charley Project goes on to say that Flores would regularly drink heavily and that he was not popular among the student body. During the search, a cadaver dog showed interest in a 1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet, which is currently registered to Ruben and Susan Flores. 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. Recently released court documents detail a one-time immunity deal previously offered to Paul Flores sister, Ermelinda Thomas. I could not imagine being his mother. If one of my brothers was a piece of shit like Paul I wouldnt stay silent and complicit.. The documents include information about a January 2020 appearance from a San Luis Obispo County sheriffs detective at Thomas Washington home. After all, what she doesn't know won't hurt her. I may have missed it so some assistance will be appreciated. I don't think she was willingly involved. 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. The documents include information about a January 2020 appearance from a San Luis Obispo County sheriffs detective at Thomas Washington home. I was thinking about that car the other day. 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. 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? It also said the office does not anticipate any additional news releases regarding this investigation. 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. Their trial is expected to last into at least October. Kristin Smart was declared legally dead in May 2002. Atascadero city manager announces retirement. 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. Unblurred are Paul Flores (right) and Ermelinda Flores (bottom right). 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. Wow, you must be a real hoot to work for. The Daily Breeze reported in September 2016 that Flores was living in San Pedro, California, since 2011 and had been working in Irvine. His father, Ruben, is charged as an accessory, accused of helping cover up the crime. They continued to bungle the case for a month, not properly interviewing Paul Flores or other witnesses and never searching his room. St. James Catholic School Christmas Party, 1982. Paul Flores has long been the lone suspect in Smarts disappearance. 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. 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. About the case, Lambert said he feels good about the direction it is heading. BTW from Chris Lamberts podcast, I know that Ruben physically abused Susan which obviously speaks to his character. The comments below represent the opinion of the writer and do not represent the views or policies of CalCoastNews.com. That was a huge judgment error. In order to produce the documentary, Lambert quit his job to devote himself to the podcast. Why did they keep it? I needed [the sheriff's office] to do their job. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? The same day, investigators also served warrants at an undisclosed location in SLO County and at a location in Washington State. Getty 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? ive only been able to find one and now i cant even find that one. I have zero sympathy for her or anyone else in her scumbag family. Read the story: recordnet.com/article/20200118/NEWS/200119835, Multiple tips received following podcast on Kristin Smart disappearance, Former FBI agent weighs in on potential new developments in Kristin Smart case, Kristin was an adventurous fun loving young woman whose childhood was rich and filled with memorable moments.Unfortunately, it was cut short on May 25, 1996 when another Cal Poly student took her life and has continued to hide behind the 5th Amendment since the summer of 1996. I just logged on and the first two articles I read both have your comment asking about our DDs experience. Deputies towed the car from Rubin Flores' home. You are right, I asked the question here trolling for an answer. 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.. I find it weird there are practically 0 pictures of Ermelinda in comparison to the other members of her family, but maybe its because she moved? BUT if she suspected anything she should have turned in her son. While in junior high he knocked a boy down from behind, stomped on his head and sent him to the hospital with a serious concussion. I have worked with Cal Poly interns for years and always ask if they were told anything about Kristen Smart during WOW. Constructive debate is good; mockery, taunting, and name calling is not. Press J to jump to the feed. Smart, a native of Stockton, was nearing the end of her freshman year at Cal Poly when she vanished on May 25, 1996, after attending an off-campus party. Peterson was a 24-year-old student at Cal Poly at the time of Smarts disappearance. My first impression was that she didnt have anything to do with it and that Chris was protecting her privacy. Recently released court documents detail a one-time immunity deal previously offered to Paul Flores sister, Ermelinda Thomas. I highly suspect that Paul and Ruben are both serial rapists/offenders. In November 2019, supporters of Smarts family held a vigil outside of Susan Flores home, the San Luis Obispo Tribune reported at the time. 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. I feel bad for her. Unblurred are Paul Flores (top center) and Ermelinda Flores (top right). Publicly available information confirms that Ermelinda left the state (and even the country at one point) to get away from this case. It basically implies a video of Paul saying he did it. But I believe Ruben trained him to prey on women. She declined to comment to reporters. Paul's sister reportedly lives in that area. 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. True. His story repeatedly changed. 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. But I don't think she actively participated. Doesnt sound plausible. Two of those locations are in San Luis Obispo County, one location is in Los Angeles County and one location is in Washington State, the press release stated. Paul Flores escorted Smart back to her dorm after an off-campus party. KSBY Investigates: Kristin Smart Disappearance. I typically respect family sticking together through thick and thin, but this is just beyond that scope. 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. 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. Paul Flores was convicted of first degree murder on 10/18/2022. Support local news. Flores removed most of his personal belongings from his dorm room before it was ever searched by the police. Ruben lived here with his wife, Susan, and their children, Ermelinda and Paul. You can get varying levels of agreement about whether what I did directly led to an arrest. 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. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. In 2021, he was charged with her murder. Most knew about it, no thanks to Poly, and now all do thanks to Chris Lambert. I believe (Flores) took her life. 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. Susan Flores, the mother of Paul Flores, spoke to California outlet KSBY News on Tuesday, marking her first-ever press interview. Deputies also dug in several places in search of remains. On Tuesday, investigators used ground-penetrating radar under Rubin Flores home and in the backyard, and then dug in several places. Hopefully she has learned that she does not have to repeat or be complicit in it. Flores wasn't amused. If someone in my family killed somebody and I knew, I would sing like a canary. In only one of those instances, in 2000, did Flores serve time. Send pics, videos and tips to CCN. 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. Authorities in California are crediting a true-crime podcast for helping them solve the Kristin Smart case. And if her body is here and local, I or anyone could potentially find it with a shovel and sleuthing skills.". 19 years after the disappearance of Kristin Smart from Cal Poly's campus, Paul Flores still remains the only suspect. 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. Also in 2010, SLO County Sheriff Ian Parkinson said he was committed to having the disappearance of Smart reexamined by investigators. 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. The first husband would be a very interesting witness. Back in 1996, with classes finished before the long Memorial Day weekend, Smart, a 19-year-old California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo student, called her parents on Friday, May 24, and left a message telling them that she and some friends were heading to a party at 8 p.m. that night. "Me, my sister, my cousinPaul has no limits," she said, requesting anonymity. 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). By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Last month, deputies conducted a two-day search for Smarts remains at the home of Ruben Flores. Flores, now 44, was arrested simultaneously along with his 80-year-old father Tuesday. The Daily Beast reported in November 2016 that four women had come forward to accuse Flores of sexually assaulting them. 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. That's why he's the way he is. This sister can rot too if she helped. 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. Flores was named as a key witness in the case in July 1996. Were after our daughter. 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. I always wonder if she was forced into it. Officers booked Flores into the Los Angeles Metropolitan Detention Center. Law enforcement served search warrants Wednesday in the missing person case of Kristin Smart. 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. 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. He had a black eye the next day. Hope this brings an end to all these years wondering where she was. Flores was one of the last people to see Smart and has been identified as a person-of-interest in the case. I can show you a video of Paul admitting he knows what happened to Kristin Smart, his letter states. I've been waiting for a long, long time to come to some sort of resolution.". 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. I love my family but I would never defend or stick by them after a crime like this. Paul Flores, 44, was last seen with Smart before she went missing on May 25, 1996. Support local news. For his part, the podcaster, Chris Lambert, said he "was one piece of the formula. 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. Deputies towed the car from Rubin Flores home. During the search, a cadaver dog showed interest in a 1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet, which is currently registered to Ruben and Susan Flores. The letter from the DAs Office has similar wording about the immunity deal. I now know for sure he is, and Kristin is dead, and so do you.. On Tues., April 13, 2021, Paul Flores and his father, Ruben Flores, were arrested in connection to Kristin Smart's case. Flores faces a murder charge. Now. Authorities arrested Ruben Flores after San Luis Obispo County Sheriffs deputies served a search warrant at his Arroyo Grande home. The SLO County Sheriffs Office will hold a press conference at 2 p.m. Tuesday to discuss the case. "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 plays soccer at St. James Catholic School, 1982. 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. 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. Kristin Smart Disappearance Suspects Taken into Custody, Classmate of Kristin Smart Briefly Detained, Police Search Home Decades After Her Disappearance, Ga. Police Officer Arrested After Naked Body of Missing 16-Year-Old Girl Found in Woods, Ex-Boyfriend of Missing Md. Critics called. Lambert spoke about what he felt was the biggest error in the early investigation by the sheriffs office. No one ever saw Smart again. hurting anyone, they should have done the right thing and turn him in. 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. Is the Five Cities Fire Authority's future in jeopardy? Cant blame her for wanting to get far away from the dysfunction. Pretty sad how Cal Polys upper admin interfered with the PDs work and made this investigation go away. Unblurred are Paul Flores (top center) and Ermelinda Flores (top right). Paul Flores at a St. James classmate's birthday party, 1983. Same for the rest of his family. I feel for her. Someone actually had to fund a newspaper sent to all SLO addresses to tell the truth. Many include court filings and other evidence submitted by both sides as part of various motions. Flores was subpoenaed before a grand jury in relation to Smarts disappearance but left after just five minutes of questions. Paul Flores has long been the lone suspect in Smarts disappearance. We are giving you an opportunity to be a witness and not a defendant, as I'm not sure Paul will protect you. Could it also be the graduation party video where the mom asked him what he did with the missing girl? Mixed with pressure from Ruben. Flores and Smart had spoken at the party she had attended, witnesses said. It would seem like they would try to get rid of any vehicle that had evidence in it. In January 2020, Smarts mother, Denise Smart, told the Stockton Record that she had been contacted by the FBI regarding her daughters disappearance. Authorities allege that Flores instead took Smart to his own dorm room and killed. When I say I know Pauls involved, his own words saying so are one of the things I know that prove it. Kristin Smart . In August 2011, a Facebook page dedicated to the search for Smart published his exact address. Flores was imprisoned at Santa Barbara County Jail for a time. If convicted, Paul, who has remained in custody since his arrested, faces a sentence of 25 years-to-life in prison. Hundreds gather in Arroyo Grande for vigil in honor of Kristin Smart, Hundreds of people gathered in the Arroyo Grande Village on Sunday evening: to remember Kristin Smart, a Cal Poly student who went missing in 1996. Paul and Ruben Flores have. 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. 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 . Just a reminder everyone, don't give out identifying information, link to people's profiles or anything else that could be construed as doxxing. Paul Flores was the last person to see Kristin Smart alive in 1996, police say. 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. Cal Polys only interest was in a coverup. 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. Our main goal is to bring Kristin Smart home to her family and end this madness for you and your family. At the time of Smart's disappearance, the vehicle 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. He lived in the dorm building across from Smarts room. 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. In Southern California, investigators served a search warrant at Paul Flores' San Pedro home. Ms. Thomas informs me that she was never a witness to any crime, nor did she hear the defendants speak about any crimes.. Paul Flores (44) and Ruben Flores (80) were taken into custody on April 13, 2021. Paul Flores was the primary suspect in the Kristin Smart disappearance for over 2 decades. At the time of Smarts disappearance, the vehicle belonged to Paul Flores sister, Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. Powered by. Ruben Flores, and his sister and mother . 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. Cal Poly student, Kristin Smart, went missing in 1996. Comment Guidelines. Shes had two decades to end the Smarts torment. He was soon released from custody. The father and son were both in on it? Not to be a cynic but the Republican DA faces a BLM challenge from an increasing Berkeley-esque electorate. 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). They sold the truck and the other car but kept the VW? 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 . In October 2022, Paul Flores, the man long suspected in her disappearance, was found guilty of murder. Brief explanation of how they screwed it up? Is the Five Cities Fire Authoritys future in jeopardy? Flores was home at the time and could be seen in news footage wearing a light blue hoodie. My personal opinion was that I was one piece of the formula.". We know Paul is, there's evidence of such. His father Ruben Flores charged with being an accessory after the factwas found not. 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. 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. 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. 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. '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.. "As a result, we are precluded by law from disclosing any further details about them.". A month later, Thomas home was reportedly one of four Flores family homes searched by authorities. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. So how does Cal Polys lack of accountability and my water cooler conversation violate any decent standard? Paul Flores was the key witness in the 1996 disappearance of Kristin Smart. EXAMINING CALIFORNIA'S KRISTIN SMART TRIAL: THE . Lambert said in January 2019, I believe that Paul Flores is responsible for her death and I believe that he knows where she is currently located. 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