In October 2022, Paul Flores, the man long suspected in her disappearance, was found guilty of murder. That was discovered after Flores turned himself in on a DUI charge. "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. BUT if she suspected anything she should have turned in her son. At the time of Smart's disappearance, the vehicle belonged to Paul Flores' sister, Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. 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?? Flores faces a murder charge. 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. In 2007, Flores had a DUI case dismissed in Los Angeles County Superior Court. Unblurred are Paul Flores (right) and Ermelinda Flores (bottom right). 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. I feel for her. Flores was imprisoned at Santa Barbara County Jail for a time. I believe that they had just met the evening of her death so why is there a belief that he killed her? Paul Flores, 44, was last seen with Smart before she went missing on May 25, 1996. 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. There is new hope for answers in the murder mystery of Stockton native Kristin Smart. Is the Five Cities Fire Authoritys future in jeopardy? Previous. '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 had this look on his face," the relative said. One of his friends had told authorities that Flores already had a black eye when he showed up to play in a pick-up game. The Daily Beast reported in November 2016 that four women had come forward to accuse Flores of sexually assaulting them. This is really going to be something you dont expect. Smart was last seen as three fellow students helped her home following a party. Cal Polys only interest was in a coverup. The letter from the DAs Office has similar wording about the immunity deal. Might be referring to interview where Paul tells investigators that he thinks Kristin is dead. Why is the community not pushing for something to get done? 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. 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. Do you have a point you would like to make? has been maintained for over twenty years. The same day, investigators also served warrants at an undisclosed location in SLO County and at a location in Washington State. St. James Catholic School Christmas Party 1983. Then RF immediately called Ermalinda to possibly go get PF, while Ruben was en route. Please address the Policies, events and arguments, not the person. 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. 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. Can anyone provide some insight as to how and why the entire Flores family has conspired to protect Paul and hide Kristins remains? She did not walk away and lose her life. One can only image the horrors she grew up with. 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. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Deputies towed the car from Rubin Flores home. Maybe Paul called Ruben that night from the pay phone. At the time of Smarts disappearance, Flores was a 19-year-old food science major at Cal-Poly. 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 . 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. 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. 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.. Lambert spoke about what he felt was the biggest error in the early investigation by the sheriffs office. 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. I love my family but I would never defend or stick by them after a crime like this. But I don't think she actively participated. EXAMINING CALIFORNIA'S KRISTIN SMART TRIAL: THE . The witnesses enabled authorities to secure a search warrant authorizing the interception and monitoring of Flores' cell phone, said Parkinson, who added that the search warrant led to evidence that built the case against Flores. After Smart's disappearance, the car was transferred into their parent's names. Flores was named as a key witness in the case in July 1996. Paul Flores was taken into custody in the Los Angeles area, where he resides. Support local news. ", "It's part of the reason I got involved in this," he told the Tribune. Law enforcement served search warrants Wednesday in the missing person case of Kristin Smart. 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). Deputies also dug in several places in search of remains. 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.. Cal Poly student, Kristin Smart, went missing in 1996. Atascadero city manager announces retirement. Recently released court documents detail a one-time immunity deal previously offered to Paul Flores sister, Ermelinda Thomas. Kirsten deserves better and her family deserves to bring her home. He needs to swing for the fence to get reelected. Ruben lived here with his wife, Susan, and their children, Ermelinda and Paul. That was a huge judgment error. In order to produce the documentary, Lambert quit his job to devote himself to the podcast. She was last seen alive with Paul Flores, a classmate who offered to walk an inebriated Smart to her room. Doesnt sound plausible. Susan Flores, an Arroyo Grande resident whose son Paul is the prime suspect in Smart's disappearance, broke her silence after new searches in the haunting case last week. Is this Susan posting? Maybe people would be interested instead of just reading your posts that have an apparent trolling aspect to them? Paul Flores was convicted of first degree murder on 10/18/2022. In another case, he was granted probation. His story repeatedly changed. Constructive debate is good; mockery, taunting, and name calling is not. They used cadaver dogs and ground penetrating radar to search Ruben Flores property. Its an ugly secret that made the Smart family unnecessarily agonize for nearly 25 years! IF you knew your family member was out raping girls? I may have missed it so some assistance will be appreciated. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. 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. KSBY Investigates: Kristin Smart Disappearance. Nor could Ruben Flores' attorney, Harold Mesick. Heres hoping that the truth about what that dirtbag and his dad did comes out and Kristin gets the justice she deserves. Flores has no criminal record involving violent crime. Someone actually had to fund a newspaper sent to all SLO addresses to tell the truth. In exchange, Flores would disclose where Smarts remains are located. 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. They sold the truck and the other car but kept the VW? Paul is charged with murder in connection with the 1996 disappearance of Cal Poly student Kristin Smart. Same. Nothing ever mentioned to any of them. The parents stopped renewing the tags in 2010 and parked the Volkswagen in Rubin Flores garage. legal adult and dismissing her parents pleas, spreading rumors about her personal life and Spring quarter grades). 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. Would love your thoughts, please comment. Also in 2010, SLO County Sheriff Ian Parkinson said he was . Flores was home at the time and could be seen in news footage wearing a light blue hoodie. I see the son Did nit get bail.. Good .. Has our district attorney ever tried a murder case? 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. For his part, the podcaster, Chris Lambert, said he "was one piece of the formula. At that time, the car belonged to Paul Flores' sister Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. Deputies also dug in several places in search of remains. Flores and Smart had spoken at the party she had attended, witnesses said. On Monday, deputies served a sealed search warrant at the home of Ruben Flores. I have worked with Cal Poly interns for years and always ask if they were told anything about Kristen Smart during WOW. 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 is very soon going to be in a position where he needs to tell us his story, this case will be solved soon. Paul's sister reportedly lives in that area. Remember this story where his cousin spoke about him being a pervert: Me, my sister, my cousinPaul has no limits, she said, requesting anonymity. 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. The authorities have stated that Kristin's remains have not yet been found. 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. 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.. Almost all knew nothing about it, thanks to Poly. At that time, the car belonged to Paul Flores sister Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. 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. 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. Comment Guidelines. Not that it excuses it, I can just see it clear as fucking day. The Daily Breeze reported in September 2016 that Flores was living in San Pedro, California, since 2011 and had been working in Irvine. 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. Flores, now 44, was arrested simultaneously along with his 80-year-old father Tuesday. His father, Ruben, is facing a charge of accessory to murder. 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. At that time, the car belonged to Paul Flores sister Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. 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. I hate to make things any darker than they already are, but I truly wonder if Paul ever tried anything on her. It was just a matter of the way the machinery works. Maybe she's just as awful as the rest of them, or maybe not. To the extent that he was forced to leave jobs because of the Smart family. Authorities arrested Ruben Flores after San Luis Obispo County Sheriffs deputies served a search warrant at his Arroyo Grande home. Pretty sad how Cal Polys upper admin interfered with the PDs work and made this investigation go away. 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. Sign up for PEOPLE's free True Crime newsletter for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. Paul Flores was the last person to see Kristin Smart alive in 1996, police say. Ms. Thomas informs me that she was never a witness to any crime, nor did she hear the defendants speak about any crimes.. During the search, a cadaver dog showed interest in a 1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet, which is currently registered to Ruben and Susan Flores. 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. Flores removed most of his personal belongings from his dorm room before it was ever searched by the police. Would you? I was willing to do what I could to assist in that. 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. 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. You ALWAYS ask your interns about it? So far Ive asked two attorneys and one probation officer. Paul Flores was the last person with Kristin Smart. Were after our daughter. Their trial is expected to last into at least October. Amanda Starrantino investigates where her missing person's case stands today. Unblurred are Paul Flores (top center) and Ermelinda Flores (top right). 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